Older LGD picking up new puppies?

Coolbreeze89

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i have an 18 month anatolian/GP cross neutered male. I recently got 2 mastiff/GP mix male puppies, 8 weeks. The older dog seems to really like them, but sometimes tries to pick them up in his mouth and carry them. The puppy doesn’t cry, but I make him drop it. Is this a concerning behavior? I’m worried the puppy will get hurt. My older pup is a sweet boy, but still a teen and can be impulsive (and definitely doesn’t know his own strength). I’ve never had non-age-mate dogs at the same time before. TIA
 

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Sorry no answer yet. Wish I could help you but though I've had mixed age together, I've never experienced what you are. Hope it all works itself out for you.
 
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