Can YORKIES & a PITT BULL Live Together??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

eaglez28 · 01-25-2008, 01:26 PM

HELP - My son bought a Blue American Pitt Bull puppy a few weeks ago & has split up with his girlfriend. He is back at living at our home with a Pitt Bull Puppy.
We have not decided Yet if he can keep it here. I have 4 Yorkies & they all growl & bite at her when she comes near them. The Puppy is so playful & just wants to play - but they don't know that. The Yorkies are Jealous of her when she sits with me on the sofa.
I know she will have to stay outside eventually in a separate area than the Yorkies play.
I have heard about the Bad Reputation Pitts have. She is a very sweet puppy & I have heard that it is all about how you raise them.

donnarod · 01-25-2008, 01:30 PM

No, No, I know that people love pitbulls but I would NEVER have one in my home, much less living with Yorkies. They are too unpredictable and Yorkies want to play with them. Please don't do that.
Just my opinion but you will get many more.

marcerella02 · 01-25-2008, 01:32 PM

i think what is important to find out is the disposition of the parents are... because puppies are sweet... but if the parents had aggression then chances are good this puppy might have a bit of that... i don't know much about pit bulls but i do know that some of the dog's attitudes depend on the parents...

BubblPopElectrc · 01-25-2008, 01:33 PM

If raised probably, I would think so.

I think Brooke (stedmansmommy) has a pit bull (mix maybe?) in addition to her Yorkies so maybe you can help you out.

stingrhea · 01-25-2008, 01:35 PM

Just ask Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer.

But the Pitt Bull MUST MUST MUST be calm and submissive to everyone, including the yorkies. Pit Bulls are dogs bred to fight, and they have that tendency, but can be calm submissive dogs if they are taught to be. The Dog Whisperer is on the National Geographic channel. I would watch that and you will get some good ideas of how to train him right.
~Melody

marcerella02 · 01-25-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stingrhea

Just ask Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer.

But the Pitt Bull MUST MUST MUST be calm and submissive to everyone, including the yorkies. Pit Bulls are dogs bred to fight, and they have that tendency, but can be calm submissive dogs if they are taught to be. The Dog Whisperer is on the National Geographic channel. I would watch that and you will get some good ideas of how to train him right.
~Melody

oh i agree... i read his book Be the Pack Leader and he says you have to deal with the dog breed... and you are right.. he needs to be submissive to everyone.

linda44 · 01-25-2008, 01:45 PM

NO!!!!!!

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marcerella02 · 01-25-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by linda44

NO!!!!!!

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have you had a bad expereince?

HallTx1203 · 01-25-2008, 02:00 PM

We had a pitbull years ago...His name was Homer.....He was probably the best dog we have ever had....I never had a qualm about him at all....We miss him terribly....And then we also had a girl named Annie that was the meanest nastiest little girl I ever saw....I totally believe that each dog is different...And training...training...training is the most import rule of thumb...

I would check with a trainer and a vet and get their opinions...And then follow your instinct....lol...Alot of help huh...

Joyce

Hooversmom · 01-25-2008, 02:03 PM

HI, I have two Yorkies fixing to be eight. I also have six red nosed pitts. We have raised the pitts to be submissive to the Yorkies. We have even gotten our pitts at the age of two and they still submit. My male yorkie is even very agressive towards them and they just shrug it off. It is really cute to watch the pitts roll over on their backs in front of the yorkies. My male is four pounds and my pitts range from 35 to 85lbs. It is all in how you raise them. Good luck.

eaglez28 · 01-25-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

i think what is important to find out is the disposition of the parents are... because puppies are sweet... but if the parents had aggression then chances are good this puppy might have a bit of that... i don't know much about pit bulls but i do know that some of the dog's attitudes depend on the parents...

The pup is from Breeder Charlie Ricketts in Alabama. He owns 7 Pitt Bulls.
My son met the Father but not the mother to the pup.
She is from WatchDog Kennel BloodLines
Straight from their website:
Our pitbulls are bred for intelligence, loyalty, companionship and watchdog capabilities. From the finest bloodlines both coasts have to offer.

Hooversmom · 01-25-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by stingrhea

Just ask Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer.

But the Pitt Bull MUST MUST MUST be calm and submissive to everyone, including the yorkies. Pit Bulls are dogs bred to fight, and they have that tendency, but can be calm submissive dogs if they are taught to be. The Dog Whisperer is on the National Geographic channel. I would watch that and you will get some good ideas of how to train him right.
~Melody

You are so right!! I own both seasons on DVD and watch them frequently to fresshen up my being the pack leader.

marcerella02 · 01-25-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglez28

The pup is from Breeder Charlie Ricketts in Alabama. He owns 7 Pitt Bulls.
My son met the Father but not the mother to the pup.
She is from WatchDog Kennel BloodLines
Straight from their website:
Our pitbulls are bred for intelligence, loyalty, companionship and watchdog capabilities. From the finest bloodlines both coasts have to offer.

oh so great that you know that!! then i think it is all about firm trianing.. if you haven't seen anything by Caesar Milan you should watch an episode.. i'm not gung ho on all that he says but his fundamentals are great.

eaglez28 · 01-25-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HallTx1203

We had a pitbull years ago...His name was Homer.....He was probably the best dog we have ever had....I never had a qualm about him at all....We miss him terribly....And then we also had a girl named Annie that was the meanest nastiest little girl I ever saw....I totally believe that each dog is different...And training...training...training is the most import rule of thumb...

I would check with a trainer and a vet and get their opinions...And then follow your instinct....lol...Alot of help huh...

Joyce

I had spoken to my Vet today.
All of the Pitts they have seen are calm except one that was trained as a watchdog.

I called the Trainer I had for the Yorkies - but she moved out of state.
I have another trainer to contact this weekend.

This one is Blue color with bright blue eyes, 3 white paws & white on her chest.

Thanks for your honesty, kim

yorkieusa · 01-25-2008, 02:20 PM

I wouldn't, but each to his own. I always think about the owners who end up dead. That is just me. I would never put my yorkie at risk.

01-25-2008, 01:26 PM	#1
eaglez28 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 1,313	Can YORKIES & a PITT BULL Live Together??? HELP - My son bought a Blue American Pitt Bull puppy a few weeks ago & has split up with his girlfriend. He is back at living at our home with a Pitt Bull Puppy. We have not decided Yet if he can keep it here. I have 4 Yorkies & they all growl & bite at her when she comes near them. The Puppy is so playful & just wants to play - but they don't know that. The Yorkies are Jealous of her when she sits with me on the sofa. I know she will have to stay outside eventually in a separate area than the Yorkies play. I have heard about the Bad Reputation Pitts have. She is a very sweet puppy & I have heard that it is all about how you raise them. __________________ IT'LL COST Nothing To Dream & EVERYTHING NOT TO!!! Kim Scruffy Lexi Kylee Stormy Reesie Tyke http://www.myspace.com/eskindsyorkies

01-25-2008, 01:30 PM	#2
donnarod "Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 3,737	Can Yorkies & a Pitt Bull live together? No, No, I know that people love pitbulls but I would NEVER have one in my home, much less living with Yorkies. They are too unpredictable and Yorkies want to play with them. Please don't do that. Just my opinion but you will get many more. __________________ Donna, Tricksie and Peanut

01-25-2008, 01:32 PM	#3
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	i think what is important to find out is the disposition of the parents are... because puppies are sweet... but if the parents had aggression then chances are good this puppy might have a bit of that... i don't know much about pit bulls but i do know that some of the dog's attitudes depend on the parents... __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

01-25-2008, 01:33 PM	#4
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	If raised probably, I would think so. I think Brooke (stedmansmommy) has a pit bull (mix maybe?) in addition to her Yorkies so maybe you can help you out. __________________ Kyle (me), Britney, Brooklyn, and Coral

01-25-2008, 01:35 PM	#5
stingrhea Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MI Posts: 237	Just ask Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer. But the Pitt Bull MUST MUST MUST be calm and submissive to everyone, including the yorkies. Pit Bulls are dogs bred to fight, and they have that tendency, but can be calm submissive dogs if they are taught to be. The Dog Whisperer is on the National Geographic channel. I would watch that and you will get some good ideas of how to train him right. ~Melody __________________ My Three Sons: Willie Moshe Ya'akov Proud member of Little Gentleman's Club and Petite Pups United

01-25-2008, 01:45 PM	#7
linda44 Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 9,655 Blog Entries: 4	NO!!!!!! :

01-25-2008, 02:00 PM	#9
HallTx1203 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS Posts: 1,867	We had a pitbull years ago...His name was Homer.....He was probably the best dog we have ever had....I never had a qualm about him at all....We miss him terribly....And then we also had a girl named Annie that was the meanest nastiest little girl I ever saw....I totally believe that each dog is different...And training...training...training is the most import rule of thumb... I would check with a trainer and a vet and get their opinions...And then follow your instinct....lol...Alot of help huh... Joyce Attached Thumbnails __________________ Joyce and Shelby

01-25-2008, 02:03 PM	#10
Hooversmom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chiefland, Florida Posts: 58	HI, I have two Yorkies fixing to be eight. I also have six red nosed pitts. We have raised the pitts to be submissive to the Yorkies. We have even gotten our pitts at the age of two and they still submit. My male yorkie is even very agressive towards them and they just shrug it off. It is really cute to watch the pitts roll over on their backs in front of the yorkies. My male is four pounds and my pitts range from 35 to 85lbs. It is all in how you raise them. Good luck. __________________ HOOVERSMOM

01-25-2008, 02:20 PM	#15
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I wouldn't, but each to his own. I always think about the owners who end up dead. That is just me. I would never put my yorkie at risk. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel