How do Min Pins get along with big dogs?

Question

I have my own dog that's a German Shepherd/Collie mix. He's fairly large, gentle, and sweet. He's also afraid of little animals (I think he's scared he'll hurt them).

I just found out I need to take in my sister's female Min Pin for a long term stay (maybe up to a year because she's temporarily moving). She's quite spunky and wrestles with other dogs (though she's only been exposed to dogs half the size of mine). They did meet once and they were afraid of each other.

Anyone have any experience in them getting to know each other and be less afraid? Will Min Pins stay away from larger dogs? I do realize this mostly depends on the individual, but don't know if they have a pre-disposition.

Also, my dog is fixed (and I've never seen him hump anything or any other dog), but the Min Pin is not yet because she's young. We're gonna get her fixed next month. Should I expect some "action" between them? Kinda nervous about that cuz she's so small and he's so big.

Answer 1

They should get along fine if given enough time and enough gentle encouragement. Introduce them in a neutral zone first. Offer treats to both dogs at the same time, further apart at first gradually increasing the distance. This will create a positve association with the other dog. DO NOT FORCE THEM TO SAY HELLO. If they do not want to associate with the other one they shouldnt have to. Any small/large dog combo works out fine if they are socialized properly. They will have to work out the heirarchy among themselves. i would suggest keeping them separate at first where they can easily meet and greet through a baby gate. If you see any aggresive behavior by either party give them and immediate (THAT IS NOT NICE, ect. ) the important part is to equaly praise immediately for ceasing the aggressive behavior. They may bark at each other pay attention...if it is out of defense do not yell. instead talk to them excitedly and offer treats for being social ( oh we like other dogs dont we, you guys are being soo nice to each other, you are such good dogs, ect.) As for the 'action' if your dog is neutered you dont have to worry. if you see any 'humping' at all I will guess that it will be dished out by the girl (humping most of the time is actually a dominance play between two dogs no matter what combo of male/female. the only exception to this is if a female is in heat)The girls usually are the boss when it comes to dogs. If it makes you feel better my English Mastiff (a whopping 180 lbs.) Loves little dogs more than his likes big dogs. Both of his 'sisters' are under 20lbs. He will lay on his side and let them climb all over him. When he first met a little dog, the little dog was scared of him and barked. He being the tough dog that he is ran and hid behind my legs :)Hope this helps

Answer 2

There might be some trouble. Min Pins are bouncy and highly active. Your larger, gentler dog might be aggrivated by this little pipsqueak bouncing all over the house.

The ohnly reason there may be any humping going on between the two is if the Min Pin walks in like she owns the place. Humping from most dogs is usually a sign of dominance. It is nothing sexual. The Min Pin might hump if she thinks she wants to try to be the Alpha in the pack. Your dog might hump the Min Pin to say "no, I'm the alpha here"

My fear is that the Min Pin will annoy your shepherd mix and there may be some aggression when your older, MALE dog tries to show the Min Pin who is who. Your shepherd will not want to give up his territory to this little obnoxious runt, and their interactions might not be very friendly.

before you agree to take this dog - and the mismatch in size is huge, the little dog could easily get hurt. I think you should let them spend some time together to see how they get along, before you have to live with a mess for a year.

Answer 3

I think if you have a problem it will come from the min pin. They can be pretty yappy and a bit on the aggressive side. You should keep them apart, at least at first, when they're in the yard because you'd have no control if trouble started.

When the min pin comes in, you'll have to establish with her right from the beginning that you are the pack leader in this house and she has rules to follow. Don't allow any kind of aggression to start - tell her no very firmly if she tries to dominate your dog. You might try spending time with both of them in one room just sitting and quietly petting them to get them accustomed to each other. If you can take them for walks together that might help too.

The main thing would be not to let them out in the yard together and you'll want a crate for the min pin so you can be sure she's safe when you're not home.

Answer 4

I have a border collie Great Dane mix and a rat terrier, the big dog is a female and the little one is a male and they get along great together..... Does anyone think a min pin would be a good addition, because we are considering getting one if so

Answer 5

Min Pins think they are big and tend to act like they are big. This could make them aggressive around enen the biggest of animals. Be careful until they adjust to each other. Have suprervised encounters until you are comfortable the can coexist.

Answer 6

min pins are small dogs that THINK there big dogs. i have a min pin named pepper and a dauschund hound named juicy fruit and a american staffinshire named cappone, pepper likes them two but i wouldn't trust pepper with any other big dog. now, if it's your dog and your getting a min pin, you can train them

Answer 7

i had a male min pin who thought he was ten foot tall and bullet proof but we had him before anyother dog so he was in charge so your dog might take over as the dominate one because he/she was there first if he is fixed then you should have no problem they will be fine just sit with them the first hour thet the new dog is there after that they really should be fine

Answer 8

I easily have german pinschers that's a cousin of the min-pin. here is what I do with the great canine stress situation. I take 2 crates placed one canine in each and every crate making particular they are fed and long previous for a walk. I separate the crates, putting one interior the laundry room and the different interior the hall outdoors the laundry room. approximately each and every quarter-hour or so I circulate one crate nearer to the different one, that way they might scent one yet another and get used to the different canine fragrance. they are going to whine and bark and make a team of noise that's common , basically save reassuring the two canine and supply treats and compliment for sturdy habit. approximately 2 hours later I placed them on their leashes and walk them..a %. walk no longer a entertainment walk to artwork off the stress. you are going to be able to desire to proceed to exist top of issues and stay calm and reassuring or they gets right into a dominance combat. on no account enable them to circulate out the door first or they won't see you as %. chief. this might take a pair of days to get it by using to the min pin in spite of the shown fact that it would be well worth it using fact the canine will calm and not see the great canine as a risk to her or him or you. Please bear in ideas canine in elementary terms see the %. hierarchy and can desire to understand their place to be shelter interior the ambience. i'm no longer a canine coach yet this has worked for my very difficult male german pinscher.

Answer 9

if your dogs fixed and has never humped he wont start now even if shes in heat or goes in heat...... he might be curious about the smell thats about it....dont worry to much everything should be fine.