I currently have a 5 year old Bichon. He really is so easy to care for, well behaved. I really have never had a problem with him. But lately, my girlfriend wants to get a Rottweiler. I don't think this will be problem for Kobe(my dog). Im just a little uneasy of getting a Rottweiler.They get so big, and my dog is so small. Is there any problems that I should watch for in a Rottweiler?
Should I get Another?
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People do it all the time without problems, but any time you have a small breed living with a large breed you have a chance of the small dog getting hurt. Sometimes this can be intentional and sometimes accidental, but with one dog large the small dog loses.
It would be important if you decide to go forward with this combination that you watch them very closely and monitor their play etc. I would also recommend the Rottie be of the opposite sex from your current dog. Opposite sexes have a tendency to get along better together.
I had a great dane with my pugs and can honestly say I will never mix large with small again. My experience was not good, but all dogs are different and you may have no issue. I know many on this formum mix large with small with no issues.
And lastly, MAKE SURE your rottie comes from a reputable breeder that produces dogs with stable temperaments which will help your situation greatly.
It would be important if you decide to go forward with this combination that you watch them very closely and monitor their play etc. I would also recommend the Rottie be of the opposite sex from your current dog. Opposite sexes have a tendency to get along better together.
I had a great dane with my pugs and can honestly say I will never mix large with small again. My experience was not good, but all dogs are different and you may have no issue. I know many on this formum mix large with small with no issues.
And lastly, MAKE SURE your rottie comes from a reputable breeder that produces dogs with stable temperaments which will help your situation greatly.
I had Rottweilers with Dachshunds for years (and at one time, we had a Bichon too). Never was there a problem in my house. The Rotties knew not to play rough with the Dachsies and if they did, they got a quick "enough" and that was it. Rarely did we have to do that though.
Have you guys researched Rottweilers a lot though? They most certainly are not for everyone, as I'm sure you know, and are a going to be completely different from a Bichon.
Have you guys researched Rottweilers a lot though? They most certainly are not for everyone, as I'm sure you know, and are a going to be completely different from a Bichon.
thanks for the advice. i have recently been researching rotties a lot lately. ever since my girlfriend said she wanted one, i figured it would be good to know more about them. they seem like a really great breed. nothing i cant handle. i think it would be great to have a bigger dog actually. just wan to make sure im prepared i guess. thanks for all the great info guys.