Leaving my 11 week old pup with another dog.

Hi I have an 8 year old Cavalier King Charles (dog) as well as my 11 week old Staffy.
I have been advised to split them up whilst I am out? What are peoples views on this? So far they gt on great and sleep together. However I am worried as Rosie my Staffy will be much more powerful than the Cavalier when she is fully grown.

I have always separated my dogs when I've left them alone during the day (not at night cause they're generally asleep! ) because I don't want to take a chance!

However, I've known several people who do leave their dogs together with no problems.

All I'd say is be aware that if a squabble starts and you're not there to stop it, it could escalate into something very nasty.

Thanks, I just know my Cavalier would not stand a chance if she was to pick on him. My only option is to crate her

Crating isn't a bad thing as long as it's done properly & they're not left in there for too long.

How long can you leave them for do you know?

I wouldn't leave them in a locked crate for more than a couple of hours during the day.

I am at work for 4 hours a day. I thought I would alternate them and put him in one day and her the next.

That should be ok, as long as it isn't any longer than that or she'll get frustrated. Make sure she has something to occupy her - an indestructible toy like a kong or a nylabone. If it's a hot day you should put a bowl of water in with her - just a shallow one so she doesn't dehydrate.

Thanks, I think I will put water in with her every day.

I believe in seperating them as well just to be safe. It doesn't have to be in a crate though. Is there a seperate room you could put one in?

I have 2 staffys an old one Jethro and Winston a young whipper snapper, and I would never leave them alone together when we go out.
I was talking to a bloke at the vets once..he left his 2 staffys together and they must have been playing and mucking around and the young one broke the old staffys back while they were out...they came home to that..how horrific! Winston has knocked Jethro over a few times and sent him flying when they are playing..would hate to see if we weren't here...

After taking head of advice given here I would not leave two dogs alone together when I am not there. I think that the peace of mind knowing that both are safe while you are out is worth seperating them if nothing else.