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dyson16 · 03-17-2009, 11:58 AM

I have a 2 year old male yorkie (10lb) and my husband just rescued a 7 month old male great dane boxer mix (50lb going to be about 70lb). Did anyone have a yorkie and then get a larger breed dog? How did the transition go? Any major issues with the size difference? I still have hesitations about this but my husband assures me they will get along great. They seem to be tolerating each other but whenever the larger dog wants to play he lifts his paw in the air and that causes my yorkie to start growling. If anyone has been through this please let me know how the experience went and if you did anything different with training the larger dog. Thanks!!

Gennies · 03-17-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dyson16

I have a 2 year old male yorkie (10lb) and my husband just rescued a 7 month old male great dane boxer mix (50lb going to be about 70lb). Did anyone have a yorkie and then get a larger breed dog? How did the transition go? Any major issues with the size difference? I still have hesitations about this but my husband assures me they will get along great. They seem to be tolerating each other but whenever the larger dog wants to play he lifts his paw in the air and that causes my yorkie to start growling. If anyone has been through this please let me know how the experience went and if you did anything different with training the larger dog. Thanks!!

First, congratulations on the new addition!!!

You'll just want to watch for the larger dog stepping on your baby. I try and let the little dogs out the doors first as my GP will rusht the door and step on them. You have any plans on obedience classes? It'd be great to talk with the trainer on this issue.

I can tell you, that I had my toy poodle, Mischa and then got my GP, Garrett as a puppy. I trained Garrett not to "play" with Mishca as she's too small & older, and I didn't want him to see her as a toy. They do great now, they lay on the floor together and give each other kisses.

However, Garrett was here when Barley was added (adopted as an adult). They get along well in the month we've had them. They are actually now playing with toys together.

Good luck with them. I'd love to hear more from you on how they are doing.

mommie4tobi · 03-17-2009, 05:26 PM

Hello,
Well I have a 2 year old pit bull and just got my yorkie (Tobi) 3 months ago! He is 6 months! At first I was so scared But things are great!!! They love eachother, play all day long together, sleep together etc...You do have to watchout for the baby getting stepped on! I think things will be great. Its so fun to watch them together! Good luck to you and congrats on the new puppy!!!!

ChantalB · 03-17-2009, 05:36 PM

The best way for them to bond is to take them for a walk, it help them to form a pack.

Maybe you can start with the new dog and only one of the yorkie.

Congratulation on your new addition !

betsi · 03-17-2009, 05:43 PM

We have a 165 lb great dane that lives in the house with us. He and Boomer are great friends, and he is very gentle with him. Boomer has learned to avoid Jack's big feet

piptickle · 03-18-2009, 12:13 AM

I have a 100+ Old English Sheepdog! Mika too is on the larger size for a yorkie (8lb ish) but she was only 3lb when I brought her home as a pup and she has never been injured by him or our 40/50lb staff! He does'nt look very big in this pick as he's just lost a few pound in HAIR!LOL!

cheryl19 · 03-18-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by betsi

We have a 165 lb great dane that lives in the house with us. He and Boomer are great friends, and he is very gentle with him. Boomer has learned to avoid Jack's big feet

I would love to see the two of them on a walk together!!!!!

You must get a lot of looks.

Dara311 · 03-18-2009, 03:01 AM

I rent the basement from a friend of mine, and they have a 12 yr old Rottie, and Fiona LOVES him! they get along pretty well, however, since King is a bit older, I sometimes have to watch him with FIona, but other than that they are good!

pinky333_4 · 03-18-2009, 04:46 AM

I have a 50lb english setter and a 3lb yorkie. My setter is really gentle with my yorkie. They do play well together. My setter is 7 years so he is mellower then a pup would be. My yorkie is only 6 months.

RubyDuffield · 03-18-2009, 08:05 AM

hi i got a big gsd & she gets on great with my yorkie ive also got a chihuahua its just a case of watching them making sure they dont bully each other i think yorkies r truff little dogs.

Wabbit · 03-18-2009, 08:16 AM

I have 2 small yorkies....well one's 6 lbs..and my baby is only 3 lbs...and our large mix Dakota...is about 100 lbs.....and she's great with them! I think one time she stepped on Daizy's foot...but after hearing her yelp...she's alot more careful around the girls!! And they adore her! I can't get Tulip to stop giving her kisses...lol

Congrats...!!

goldybb · 03-19-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dyson16

I have a 2 year old male yorkie (10lb) and my husband just rescued a 7 month old male great dane boxer mix (50lb going to be about 70lb). Did anyone have a yorkie and then get a larger breed dog? How did the transition go? Any major issues with the size difference? I still have hesitations about this but my husband assures me they will get along great. They seem to be tolerating each other but whenever the larger dog wants to play he lifts his paw in the air and that causes my yorkie to start growling. If anyone has been through this please let me know how the experience went and if you did anything different with training the larger dog. Thanks!!

I can completely understand your concern! My boyfriend just let me know that he would like to get a boxer in the next year or so and I'm a bit concerned as to how the dogs will get along. My Buddy is a bit on the larger side (9 lbs) but he will be 3 by the time we get the boxer and a lot more mellow then a puppy. Let me know how things go! I would love your tips that you will surely learn

03-17-2009, 11:58 AM	#1
dyson16 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Menomonee Falls, WI Posts: 5	large breed dog after getting a yorkie??? I have a 2 year old male yorkie (10lb) and my husband just rescued a 7 month old male great dane boxer mix (50lb going to be about 70lb). Did anyone have a yorkie and then get a larger breed dog? How did the transition go? Any major issues with the size difference? I still have hesitations about this but my husband assures me they will get along great. They seem to be tolerating each other but whenever the larger dog wants to play he lifts his paw in the air and that causes my yorkie to start growling. If anyone has been through this please let me know how the experience went and if you did anything different with training the larger dog. Thanks!!

03-17-2009, 05:43 PM	#5
betsi Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: texas Posts: 624	We have a 165 lb great dane that lives in the house with us. He and Boomer are great friends, and he is very gentle with him. Boomer has learned to avoid Jack's big feet __________________ Mom to Boomer and his BIG brother, Jack and his little sister Layni

03-18-2009, 12:13 AM	#6
piptickle Love my Mika!!! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 2,430	CONGRATS on your new addition! I have a 100+ Old English Sheepdog! Mika too is on the larger size for a yorkie (8lb ish) but she was only 3lb when I brought her home as a pup and she has never been injured by him or our 40/50lb staff! He does'nt look very big in this pick as he's just lost a few pound in HAIR!LOL! Attached Thumbnails __________________ YORKIE MUM TO MIKA 12 MONTHS OLD!!! MIKA & FLETCHER D.O.B. 03/17/08

03-18-2009, 03:01 AM	#8
Dara311 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,515	I rent the basement from a friend of mine, and they have a 12 yr old Rottie, and Fiona LOVES him! they get along pretty well, however, since King is a bit older, I sometimes have to watch him with FIona, but other than that they are good! __________________ Mom to Fiona Marie

03-18-2009, 08:16 AM	#11
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	I have 2 small yorkies....well one's 6 lbs..and my baby is only 3 lbs...and our large mix Dakota...is about 100 lbs.....and she's great with them! I think one time she stepped on Daizy's foot...but after hearing her yelp...she's alot more careful around the girls!! And they adore her! I can't get Tulip to stop giving her kisses...lol Congrats...!! __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine

03-17-2009, 05:26 PM	#3
mommie4tobi Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 39	Hello, Well I have a 2 year old pit bull and just got my yorkie (Tobi) 3 months ago! He is 6 months! At first I was so scared But things are great!!! They love eachother, play all day long together, sleep together etc...You do have to watchout for the baby getting stepped on! I think things will be great. Its so fun to watch them together! Good luck to you and congrats on the new puppy!!!!

03-17-2009, 05:36 PM	#4
ChantalB Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,042	The best way for them to bond is to take them for a walk, it help them to form a pack. Maybe you can start with the new dog and only one of the yorkie. Congratulation on your new addition !

03-18-2009, 04:46 AM	#9
pinky333_4 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 68	I have a 50lb english setter and a 3lb yorkie. My setter is really gentle with my yorkie. They do play well together. My setter is 7 years so he is mellower then a pup would be. My yorkie is only 6 months.

03-18-2009, 08:05 AM	#10
RubyDuffield Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Havant UK Posts: 128	hi i got a big gsd & she gets on great with my yorkie ive also got a chihuahua its just a case of watching them making sure they dont bully each other i think yorkies r truff little dogs.