Family Worried Their Pit Bull Might Hurt New Puppy, But Got It Backward

When Rhubarb’s family brought home a tiny Dachshund puppy named Plum, they had one understandable concern. Their much larger Pit Bull might accidentally hurt her new little sister during playtime. But as the two dogs got to know each other, the family discovered they had been worrying about the wrong dog. Rhubarb turned out to be the calm, patient one, while little Plum had enough confidence and energy for both of them. Despite their dramatic size difference, the puppy seemed perfectly comfortable taking charge of their interactions. Their unexpected relationship soon became a source of amusement for their family, who began sharing the sisters’ entertaining moments online. Credit: Instagram The Family Had Their Eyes on the Bigger Dog Introducing a new puppy to a household with an adult dog can bring a few uncertainties, especially when the two are very different in size. Rhubarb’s family was particularly mindful of how their larger dog might interact with the much smaller Plum. Their initial concern wasn’t necessarily that Rhubarb would be aggressive. Even an affectionate, playful dog can accidentally overwhelm a tiny puppy, so the family wanted to be careful as the two became fami...