ive already got a jack russel and supposed to be getting a yorkie puppy will they get on ok?
2007-12-13 05:05:14 · 20 answers · asked by joe k 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes they can I have two yorkies and look after my friends Jack Russell and they all get on well. They will get used to each other and the are both terriers
2007-12-13 05:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by ANDREA 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No reason to be a problem as long as you handle it correctly.
Have them meet someplace other than the jack's home. Go to a park somewhere. If they meet and sniff and play for a while your Jack will not object when the playmate comes home. If you take the new puppy directly into his home that might be different.
Be sure that you are the pack leader of the two and they are both submissive to you and usually no problem. Do not pet the puppy first, do not feed the puppy first, He is the new kid on the block and should be treated as such. You can cause problems by not controlling the Jack Russel and causing him to feel he has been demoted.
2007-12-13 05:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Well there are allot of variables that come into play here
#1 is that they will both have the Strong Terrier attitude and How old is your Jack Russel and is it a male or female Neutered or not
that is going to be where you problem lies as Jacks are very Territorial and could injure a Yorkie
Not that a Yorkie isn't going to give him a run for his money but you just need to watch them closely until you are sure they are well acclimated and then I am sure things will get on fine
It will just take some time for Your Jack to realize he has to now share his home and it is going to be to his benefit as he is now going to have a new play pal
But Please do not cage or Punish the Jack when you seem to think he is doing wrong as he will defiantly take it out on the Yorkie when you are not looking and this could potentially turn into a disaster
You have to find other ways to discipline him
Good Luck to you and Please Keep us Updated
Happy Holidays
Respectfully Yours
Anne
2007-12-13 05:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anne 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a jack russel and she pretty much always gets along with other dogs, unless they are bigger than her. She seems to be very afraid of bigger dogs. But in my experience with her she's very very good with dogs around her age and size. The yorkie should be ok only because you're bringing it into the home where there is already another dog. They may not be best friends at first but they'll grow on each other.
2007-12-13 06:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by Jenni B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can but you are to make sure that your jack russell does not get pushed out as this will lead to jealousy however you may have it when your puppy reaches 5 months it might try and push its luck with the jack russell to become leader of the pack but the pup she back down as the jack russell will put it in its place. Don't worry when this happens as it is just natures way.
2007-12-14 12:52:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not. If the Jack Russel is territorial than I would try to introduce them at a place other than home like a park then take them home together. That is what the vet told us when we brought home our second dog. It must have worked...they love each other now and the first was VERY territorial and spoiled.
2007-12-13 05:17:53 · answer #6 · answered by cowgirlmermaid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As this is a cross breed, there is no way to know what it will look like or its temperament. You can research the characteristics of both breeds separately to get some idea but the best way to judge would be to look at the Mother as she has most influence on the puppies. If you put 'Jack Russell Yorkie cross' into google, you can see some examples of the cross.
2016-04-09 00:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs have a natural inclination to be gentle and tolerant with puppies. This comes from millions of years of evolution of the canine lifestyle -- that is, life in packs. In a wolf pack there is only one breeding pair, the alphas. The rest of the pack are non-reproductive, but they cooperatively raise the cubs. Dogs are just domesticated wolves, and the pack behaviors are still there in modified form. Dogs form packs with humans as well as with other dogs. This is why we can live with them and trust our children with them.
The main problem with adult dogs and new puppies is play. Domestic dogs are more playful than wolves, so a young pup may be roughed up a bit by a playful adult. Normally though, if a pup cries out in alarm or pain the adult dog's instincts will kick in and protective behavior will override the playfulness.
The instinctive protective and tolerant behaviors are so strong that very big and strong dogs can be dominated by toy dogs, toys having been selectively bred to resemble puppies though out their lives. The big dog thinks the little dog is a puppy and is therefore inhibited by his instinctive protectiveness, preventing him from asserting himself. The toy gets away with murder and the big dog just has to tolerate it!
2007-12-13 05:30:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could you take the jack russel with you when you view the yorkie? that way you will get an idea how they will get on...
2007-12-13 05:20:49 · answer #9 · answered by mr.bigz 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The art is in the introduction . Most dogs sense any apprehension by the owner and act accordingly . Your present animal will have his or her territory so expect the odd nip of disapproval. , react as the alpha male and do not put there feeding bowls to close together at first.
Good luck.
2007-12-13 05:15:21 · answer #10 · answered by PHILLIP R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋