r/puppies • u/Wiliwiwi42 • 5d ago

My Puppy Is this too rough? 4month old

We recently ended up with a 4month old puppy. Neighbor found her and can’t keep her. I’m worried our older much bigger dog is too rough with her and wanted some second opinions. Please delete if not allowed and thank you in advance!

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u/TinKnight1 5d ago

Nah.

I have a 100lb pit bull/mastiff/great dane mix (ie, very big head & strong jaws & neck muscles) & a 50lb mutt. The 50lb dog will yelp if the bigger one grabs just a bit too much or too strongly, & the bigger one will back off.

If the smaller one isn't backing off or showing signs of distress, it's perfectly fine. This looks like perfectly normal, healthy, & necessary playtime & bonding.