Can a small dog live in the same house as 2 large dogs?

Hi there, I am a Veterinarian Technition and I am here to put your mind as ease! You can absolutely have large dogs and small dogs coexisting in the same house. When it comes to relationships between dogs, size really isn't the primary facor, instead temperment and personality are the two main factors you should consider. If you believe your boyfriend's larger dogs will not cause harm (I am not only talking about intentional harm, I am talking about maybe the larger dogs playing too roughly, because sometimes the bigger dogs don't quite realize their size/strength) to your smaller dog then here are a couple important steps to take to introduce the new furry siblings. FIRST: you should introduce them ON leash in a neutral place without other dogs/distractions. The reason you want to have them meet in a neutral place is neither will feel like that is their territory and they need to defend it. It is also important that you have them meet several times on leash at a neutral location(s). SECOND: Once you have sucessfully mastered the leash meetings, then go to a friends house/parents house/somewhere with a fence and allow the dogs to explore each other off-leash. Growling and rough play could/might be expected. DO NOT interfere unless you believe one of the dogs will be harmed or is in danger. Don't freak out over growling even if it sounds awful! That is what dogs do, no worries. THIRD: before introducing your small dog into your new home throw away ALL the existing toys from the larger dogs. You don't want more reasons for conflict! Plus, you will have fun going shopping for new toys for all three! FOURTH: once all 3 of the dogs are coexisting together watch them carefully and make sure you are the pack leader and show them how you want all 3 to behave. Teach them what appropriate behavior/playing is. For example, if you don't want your dogs to all play tug-of-war together, then redirect them to a different activity. MOST immportatly, no matter what happens with any of the steps, do not get nervous, anxious, excited, etc!! Your dogs will pick up on your energy and react off of it! You want to stay calm and assertive! If for some reason you try and try to get all three dogs to live peacefully and it just isn't working out it would not be a bad idea to call any dog training school and ask to have someone come help you out in your home! Thats what they are there for! This sort of situation is not uncommon at all, I see it all the time!! Hope this helps you! Good luck and enjoy your dogs!! Remember: calm and assertive!

It doesnt matter the breed or species Ive had a time where ive owned 3 large dogs 1 small 2 cats, birds, fish and 2 mice and they all lived perfectly fine together. It matters through personality if a certain small dog has small man syndrome they wont get a long, If a small dog is afraid of large dogs could be worked at but hard. If a large dog see small dogs as a mid day snack probably not gunna work. All in all it should be fine before you chose your yorkie make sure you introduce your large dogs to it before the purchase decision. It helps greatly that your current dogs are still young though. I also advise everybody looking to purchase a new pet to check the pounds, shelters and rescues first for your new companion you would be suprised at what amazing animals youll find there

I have two dogs: a 160 pound Neapolitan Mastiff and a 5 pound chihuahua. What matters is the disposition of the larger dog. Brewtus (The big dog) will let Taco (the Chihuahua) lay on his back and sleep or bite and pull on his tail. They're awesome together! They have a "bedroom" (an enclosed back patio) and they're perfectly okay all day while we're at work.

Just keep an eye on them at first-- dont be suprised if the little dog acts defensive/agressive when they are introduced-- he's trying to make up for his size-- once he's more confident and comfortable, they should be fine!

My small dog gets along better with big dogs. But it just depends on the personalities of all the dogs. I would let them meet away from both their homes.. so in a park or in a friends back yard that neither really know. Some place very neutral! Let them sniff and play. Watch their reactions. I would suggest doing this a few times then maybe bringing the smaller dog to your new home and then taking the bigger dogs to your old home. Take it slow and it could work out!

depends on the breed of the bigger dogs and their temperment- and of course the sex of them if they are female as yours but if the big ones are males you may be able to work her into the pack but if she is not fixed that may cause for some problems if the 2 bigger ones are both male if not then it will take a hour here together and there for awhile with you keeping a close close eye on them to make sure no aggression is showing etc. Best of luck!

Introduce the dogs slowly. Let them get to know each other for short periods at a time. I have two dogs and they hit it off right a way. My Chihuahua and Dashund are best friends with a German Shephard!!

Absolutely!! Start bringing your little dog over as a guest until they all get used to each other, then move her in! I've had all different sizes & shapes of dogs throughout my life, and they all get along just fine

i dont see why it shouldnt work out. if the dogs dont know each other, introduce them slowly and maybe not at your boyfriends house, maybe in a park. see how they get on and take it from there. the most important thing is dont rush this

Introduce them under supervision to see if they get along. If they don't you will have to make other arrangements for your little dog.

if the big dogs are nice. First you bring them over for playdates(only if the big dogs like your dog) and once you know they like each other bring your dog over to move in.