2007-03-24 21:17:01 · 11 answers · asked by wolflady 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sometimes they do. it depends on the breed and the dogs personality. Females of my own breed aren't safe around the puppies of other females, unless the mom is a good friend.
Most males won't harm a puppy, but they make the mom nervous, and it is better to keep him away, so she won't sit on her puppies trying to hide them from him.
2007-03-24 22:28:11 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You really have to watch them closely! I have a 4 month old Havanese (5 lbs) and a 10 year old Weimaraner (70 lbs), both males. I am confident the the Weim will not intentionally hurt the puppy, he is gentle and seems to be more of a mentor to the puppy. But, I still don't leave them alone together. The puppy is just too small and little bones to fragile.
I have heard that female dogs can be "jealous" (not sure its the right word) of other dogs and their litters and can sometimes harm them. Also, some dogs are simply aggressive toward other dogs and will not tolerate puppies or other adults.
My advice, introduce a little at a time in a environment that you can control. Have both dogs on a leash at first and separate if need be. You may know right away that the older dog is not interested in harming the puppy and you'll be off to a great start. If the older dog shows signs of minor aggression, s/he may just need a few more introduction sessions to warm up. Don't leave them alone together until you are confident.
Good Luck!
2007-03-25 10:43:14 · answer #2 · answered by Sandra M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a tough situation to know. If the other female is the Alpha, she could hurt the puppies. If the Mother is the Alpha, the other Female would tend to be a surrogate protector.
The Male if he is the Sire would tend to be more accepting of the Pups, but, they can be unpredictable. If not the Sire, keep him away from the Pups as he may sense this as a territorial violation by another male.
I just wouldn't take the risk. See how they act, their body language will tell al lot, and this will tell you right away whom is accepting or not.
2007-03-25 06:17:28 · answer #3 · answered by The Sylvan Wizard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally a Male Dog or another female will not harm newborn puppies. But the Mother usually eats a pup without knowing as after childbirth it is very hungry and it does not know it is its own baby!!!. The Father or the relatives(Uncle,Aunty,Grandpa,etc do not generally harm new born puppies.
2007-03-25 04:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by HAPPYHEAVENTHRUJESUS 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The mother will usually protect the pups and other dogs usually will stay clear..... The mother may fight with ANY animal which she feels may be a threat to her pups, including you. if you are talking about a young pup 8 weeks or so..... It depends on the dog, and if there is any jelousy. Most dogs will not attack a pup unless it feels threatened by the pup either socially or physically.
2007-03-25 04:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it has been said that until i baby animal reaches an age to where they can protect themselves....that they have an essance i would say that kind of protects them..almost like a scent other animals know not to mess with the baby. but it is never a bad idea to keep a close eye!
2007-03-25 05:03:12 · answer #6 · answered by xundead_fairyx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its posible but the male is more harmful then the female
2007-03-25 04:24:55 · answer #7 · answered by super mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the female will help the mother but another male will bark at it and bite.
2007-03-25 04:21:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
generally no, but you should always keep the puppies supervised just in case.
2007-03-25 04:19:08 · answer #9 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LMFAO!!! DUH?
OF COURSE!!!
"Harm"??? Try KILL!!!
They're ANIMALS! Carnivorous predators!!
Neonates are just QUARRY-not "family"!!
2007-03-25 07:50:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋