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08-20-2007, 02:13 AM | #1 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ
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| to get or not to get a Yorkie w/2 big dogs?? I really need the input of you more experienced Yorkie families. PLEASE give me your honest reactions to my situation: I am a full-time, at-home mom and my husband works full-time. We have three grown sons living on their own and one son in high school who'll be going off to college soon. We have two large dogs whom we love and enjoy being with and caring for as well. However, I still long for a tiny dog that I could indulge in a way one just can not do with a large dog. I adore our two dogs totally but I really feel that there is a hole in my heart that has been waiting for a small dog for many years. Both our dogs are Canine Good Citizens, are spayed/neutered, two years old, very well trained and adjusted, and frequently play with other dogs of all sizes (we go to the dog park once to twice a day). There has been no aggression ever seen in either dog and they both have gentle, calm, very "laid back" temperaments. Do you think it would be appropriate to bring a Yorkie into our family? Do any of you have experience having a Yorkie and another large dog? One of the reasons I was considering a Yorkie is because although they are very small dogs, they have that "fiesty" edge that terriers are known for. I thought a Yorkie wouldn't be intimidated by a larger dog (or two) and would be able to hold her/his own in a family with them. If you think this is possible, would you suggest we bring a puppy or a fully grown dog into our family? Thanks so much for your help. Signed, dreamin' in Arizona |
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08-20-2007, 02:47 AM | #2 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| Yes I have a boxer, and a poodle with my yorkie babies, and they all do well. It sounds like your two are well behaved, and would except the baby into their home. You would have to give a lot of supervision at first to see how they react. They can become jealous, but if you work things right it will pass in time.
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08-20-2007, 05:13 AM | #3 |
My furkids Donating Member | There are several members that have large dogs and own yorkies. Personally, I don't let the girls around larger dogs...not in fear that they will go after them but, that they will get stepped on. My daughter has to large Goldens, her male is 93 lbs...They are very good dogs and although I have had the girls around him (and Ruby who is ADHAD!! LOL) I am always right there...one step and they could get hurt badly...Then again, the breeder where I bought the girls also breeds Rotties. One of the Rotties is an inside dog and she THINKS she's a yorkie! You should see her with the yorkie pups! If this is something you are considering I would just keep a close eye on the pup.
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08-20-2007, 06:12 AM | #4 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ
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| two big Dogs...and maybe a Yorkie, too??? I'm really surprised to hear how positive the replies have been so far!! I thought you would all tell me I'm crazy and to leave the chat area!! Thanks for writing to me about this. I hope to hear from other also. Joan in Tucson |
08-20-2007, 06:37 AM | #5 |
Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
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| Hi & welcome! I think if you are sensible about this and with the right training it can work. I have a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and he was brought up with a 6lb Yorkie, she passed away in may this year and i am now awaiting the arrival of another little girl next month..and i have every confidence in him as he is used to small dogs and he is very gentle & obedient..but i would not ever leave him alone with a little one..not in case he would be aggressive, but because he can be a little clumsy sometimes! I'm going to be giving him just as much attention as i do now when this new baby arrives, and probably more, because i would not want him to become jealous..stick to their usual routine and it shouldn't be a problem.
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08-20-2007, 12:32 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire
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| Sounds like it would not be a problem at all. I have 2 yorkies, one loves all other dogs, one is afraid of EVERY other dog out there (even ones his size) except his brother. They were both socialized around plenty of other dogs... my little guy is only 4.5lbs and such a cuddle bug baby, I dont know if that has to do with his fear of other dogs or not. So it could just be the personality of the particular yorkie with other dogs.
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08-20-2007, 04:05 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my own little world!!
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| I have a nearly 100 pound dog and 2 little 4 pounders. H elays on the floor and they run and jump all over him! I also have a 2 year old. LOL But they all respect eachother and get along well! |
08-20-2007, 05:20 PM | #8 |
and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 4,109
| I have a 90 lb. lab (who has no idea she is a BIG dog) and two yorkies... she is so so sweet to them and loves to play with the babies.. She was an adult when i got both of my babies and she was trained to BE EASY with them. I would never leave them alone, at any time, just because she could easily hurt one of them without even trying... As long as you watch them carefully together you should have a great mix... good luck! and welcome to YT! d
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08-29-2007, 05:05 AM | #9 |
Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN
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| I was talking to the receptionist at the dr.s office yesterday (as she was holding one of my dogs ) and she was telling me about her neighbors. They have two St. Bernards and three Yorkies. Can you imagine??? I guess the big ones are extremely gentle and wonderful guard dogs. They won't even go into their own house if this lady (the receptionist) has her privacy fence gate open! They even protect her and her daughters. So, yes, it can work... but I would always be on the lookout and keep them separated when I wasn't around. |
08-29-2007, 09:20 AM | #10 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sewell, NJ
Posts: 373
| I have a 11 year shepard mix and she does wonderful with Peanut. She is a very easy going laid back dog. From the first day Peanut came in the front door she has been very good with him. I do have to watch them when they play so Peanut doesn't get hurt. It's so funny to watch, Peanut will bark at her to make her chase him, he is such a nut. Good luck |
09-04-2007, 07:37 PM | #11 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania
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| I know this post is a few days old but just to but my 2 cents in...my husband has a Belgium Malinois (police K-9) that almost on a daily basis trashes human beings, yet when he gets home...Zoe bullies him to no end...I think he loves it! He didn't know what to think of her at first because he had never been around tiny dogs but they love each other now! |
09-04-2007, 08:59 PM | #12 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ
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| Only you know your dogs the best. My golden +120 pounds has always gotten along the best with smaller animals. He was raised my mom's Bichon and has always lived with cats. He is soooo gentle with things smaller than him. He is very nurturing and maternal. I never once had any thoughts that he would hurt Cozy my current Yorkie. He is very protective of her and when she was little would pulled her out of the bushes by her harness. It was so cute. If you think your dogs would be good them on then go for it. If your dogs are Good Citizen Dog go for it. My golden isn't. He loves people too much and will love you to death if you let him.
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09-10-2007, 05:22 PM | #13 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
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| I will let my pictures do most of the talking for me. First is a picture of Boo the Boxer with our 15 day old yorkie puppies - this one was taken last week. The second picture is Chattie and Boo posing pretty, and the third picture is Boo taking a nap with her little Yorkie sister, Chizzie, all hugged up. Note: Chizzie DID NOT want to be hugged up nor did she want to take a nap. I am sure that everyone doesn't have the same positive experience. Only you know how your big dogs will adjust to a new 4 legged furry family member. We have 4 adult yorkies, 1 8 month old juvenile and 4 new born pups. Boo was 8 years old when our first yorkie, Chattie, came home as a tiny 1 1/2 lb. puppy. The following video clip was taken last year: http://www.dropshots.com/chattiesmom...06-14/15:45:55 |
09-10-2007, 05:42 PM | #14 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana
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| I have 2 Yorkies, 2 Toy Poodles, and a Mastiff. The Mastiff is the gentlest and very careful not to step on the smaller dogs or hurt them. They are always sleeping together with the Poodles and Yorkies on top of the Mastiff. |
09-16-2007, 08:20 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado
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| Those pics of the big/little dogs are adorable! Several yrs. back we had a very aggressive large dog(at least with other dogs), but he never once even snapped at our little 4 lb. yorkie. These days we have no large dogs, but our daughter stops over once in awhile with her larger breed dog. My yorkies get all upset and even snap at him, but he just ignores them. Your dogs sound like that would do quite well with a little one. |
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