Is it safe to have a great Dane and a teacup dog together?

While the packages of these dogs are nearly the same, play style and temperament varies greatly from dog to dog, even amongst a breed and litter. read more

Having a teacup dog increases the risk of household incidents drastically. The teacup dog may get stepped on by human or Great Dane, especially if they are going up or down the stairs together or running outside through a door. read more

I once knew a Great Dane who thought he couldn't jump over a 1 foot high fence, because he thought he was small like the Maltese he was raised with. Dogs, unlike humans, are able to focus on the fact that except for size, a Great Dane and a Yorkie are the same thing. They are so much better than we are, at seeing similarities instead of differences. read more

My cousins have a chihuahua, have had a few Great Danes over the years, and a bulldog. I think it will just require supervision and proper socialization and lots of patience. I had a chiweenie and my parents dog is a pit bull mix and they got along just fine. read more