Take them to neutral ground, go for a walk together.. you guys know your dogs best, you might have to start the walk some distance from one another but gradually move closer together. You will see how it's going and adapt to suit them. For me, with the size difference, once they were at the off leash together stage I would keep a very close eye and stop any rough play before it escalates to the smaller dog being injured inadvertently.

 

Thank you so much, Finn's Mom! Great advice.

 

Do you know how they generally are with other dogs already? Little dogs can be very defensive and snappy.
Lots of walks together before any forced introduction, see if they have any interest in each other without hyper focus

 

An approach on leash in neutral territory where neither has anything to be possessive of or resource guard would probably be best. Dont speak to the other person or dog. Just walk on past several times betting closer if all goes well and then begin stopping closer and closer. Do not forget you can be a resource to be guarded, yourself.

The fact that you are asking makes me wonder if you have concerns already. Surely these 2 dogs have met other dogs in the past. Did those meeting always go well?
Our house used to be dog central and we never had problems. From 20 pound Mia to 100 pound Bear. Zoe the cattle dog always fights up 2 size classes and backs down from no one.
Bear is playing with his buddy Chewy.

 

Thank you for your insights. My Cavie has meet so many dogs and always wants to love them all. Occassionally she stands back away from a large dog. But her bestie where we used to live was larger than a GSD. The GSD is usually discerning but polite.

 

Take your time. It took me three weeks before I trusted Deja with a male puppy. One setback and you are further back than square one.

 

Cavs are usually calm and mellow. They are spaniels, not terriers. That is not the dog I’d be concerned about. My neighbor friend has had 7 Cavs and I’ve taken care of all but the last 2 for her every time she went out of town. I never had a single problem with any of them. My dogs are not allowed to get near her current one because my girl likes to play and tried to bat her dog around with a paw when we walked by. I fully agree with keeping our dogs separate. My dog is actually quite calm with other dogs and tends to ignore them, but she’s also very big and could accidentally hurt a small dog.

I would plan to keep them separated when not supervised and crate one or both of them.

 

Thank you for the advice! Much appreciated!

 

I also am going to repeat to seperate them when not supervised just for the size difference, even if they become best friends. Feed their meals separately even if it is a non issue just because of size difference. A lot walks and training sessions together help them want it to all work. Each needs their own quiet space to retreat to where they can get alone time.

As far as small dogs go King Charles Cavaliers have a heart of gold, incredibly easy going breed, fun loving, such a regal, friendly breed who can also watch over the house and alert to intruders. Even the worst bred- I would imagine are still saints and solid citizens it is deeply interwoven into their DNA. Love this breed just wish the hearts were healthier. It is their loving, gentle but strong solid natured heart is which defines the breed which is ironic their heart which is the biggest health issue challenge that seems like they can’t escape from. I had a King Charles her heart finally failed at 9 years old and it was heart breaking.

I have two Germans shepherds and a Chihuahua which and it has been working for a very long time. I understand this is not always the case and are many awful stories. I am so very grateful for the incredible journey of this trio. We did a lot of walks and training sessions together - the chihuahuas toys had to be put away as he **** bent on teaching the male shepherd pup lessons to stay away from his toys. No one was allowed to torment each other.