What large breed of dog gets along with a small dog?

Question

I got a Miniature Dachshund for my birthday about a month ago. And we are planning on moving into our own house this summer. But when we do get into our new house, We wanna get another dog, and my boyfriend wants a big dog. He really wants a Lab.
I was wondering, what large dog breeds get along with small breeds?
Do you think it would be alright to get the lab?? Since my Dachshund will be about a year old, and the lab would be a pup. So the large dog would grow up with the small.

Answer 1

Labs are very even tempered. If your dog is a male, I would get a female, or vice versa. Same sex dogs can sometimes get aggressive with each other.

Answer 2

just depends on the individual dog. The lab should be ok tho.

Abit of advice tho.. labs are quite rambunctious, and they can be for up to 2 years. The only problem I could see is the Dachshund getting hurt from a big playful puppy.. dachshunds backs are very prone to injury.

Your BF may want to consider adopting a lab that is about 2-3 years old. Find one that is being fostered in a home so the temperment is known.

Answer 3

NO. If your bf wants a large dog, he'll have to get an older one that's calm and likes other dogs. A large dog pup would probably seriously injure a dachsund that is so fragile. DACHSHUND'S BACKS BREAK SO EASILY!!! That's why they don't recommend dachsunds for small kids 'cause if they mishandle them, they could easily break a bone. He could get a great bigger dog from the shelter that is older and calmer and would be gentle with your dog. If you got a bigger breed pup, it would just try to play with your dog and it's just too risky. Dachsunds are way too fragile. If your bf is headset on getting a larger dog puppy, you guys will have to constantly supervise them when they are together and not let them be together alone until the bigger dog is older and calmer. Keep in mind, that Labs don't really calm down much until about three or four. You could keep the dachsund inside and the Lab outside. That may work 'cause bigger breed pups do a number on nice new homes and new furniture! My friend's lab ate through a door and chewed up the hardwood floor and destroyed a couch and chair in one afternoon. Not that I don't like Labs. I love them. They just need tons of training when they are young and they are jumpy and one of those jumps could really hurt your dog because of the way it's built. It's back is very fragile. I think your best bet would be to adopt a larger but older dog from a rescue group or a shelter. Explain to the directors your situation and they can suggest some dogs that they have that would still be fun for your bf to romp and play fetch with but calm enough not to try rough housing with your dog. PLUS, YOU'D BE SAVING SOME DOG'S LIFE! Most of those dogs are Lab mixed. You wouldn't have to deal with potty training and all the other puppy problems. And it's trendy! Look at all the celebs that adopt mutts (not that alone is a good reason to adopt a mixed breed, don't get me wrong)!!!! GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

The lab might be all right. But he would have to be taught not to be too rough with the little dog.

Many years ago, the family used to have a beautiful dog who was a collie-malamute mix- at least, that's what we think she was. And she adored the smaller critters, and would quite literally mother them. She was just a little bit smaller than the lab your boyfriend wants.

You may want to take a look at your local Humane Society before you get a lab puppy: The people there should have information about the dogs and so would be able to point you at one who would get along well with your Dachshund.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Lab is the number one dog of choice for getting along with small dogs. I have all small dogs and my grandpas lab was wonderful even with my sisters two month old puppies. I would recommend a lab.

Answer 6

haha large dong.... mistakes are sometimes hilarious. Anywho, as most posters said, any dog when raised from a puppy will be OK with smaller dogs in the house. That said, certain breeds of dog will be more inclined to be the "dominant" one of the household. To play it safe, refrain from getting a dominant large breed that will undoubtedly try to fill the Alpha dog role. Cane Corsos, Presa canarios, dogo argentinos, boerboels, ovhcarkas, bull mastiffs, american bulldogs, American pitbulls, fila brasiliero, tosa inu, akita inu,etc. tend to me more dominant than other breeds. Perhaps try out an english mastiff (they are gentle giants), or a saint bernard. A newfoundland, a Great pyrennes, a leonberger, etc. refrain from Siberians and Malamutes as they have high prey drives and often like to chase cats and smaller dogs.... its in their nature to chase and catch, so you wouldnt want your pekinese to end up running for it's life..... not that huskies or Mals would even do this when raised from pups, but they have a higher propensity to do this, and for that reason I raise the point. Ideally, a newfie or a saint... a leonberger or an english mastiff. In my opinion, the best large breed for coexisting with small breeds is the Tibetan mastiff. Originally bred to patrol monasteries in Tibet, the tibetan mastiffs would generally loaf around until summoned by the Lhasa Apsos who would act as sentries.... then they'd call in the cavalry when they saw or sensed trouble and the Tibetan mastiffs would come running to deal with it. For this reason, Id suggest researching the Tibetan Mastiff.

Answer 7

A lab is awesome with small dogs. They just got to get along with each other. Lab are very active, hyper, loyal, fun, and adorable.

Answer 8

A lab should be ok.