Do you prefer small dogs or large dogs, and why?

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Definitely large dogs! I know generalizations are often not indicative of the whole, but I have found small dogs to be highly excitable, aggressive, loud ( that yip-yip sound gets on my nerves...), and in some cases, extremely passive. Granted, the ones that I have met have had very strong personalities - it ended up being a "love 'em, or hate 'em" deal.

I have found large dogs to be more even tempered, less likely to be aggressive, and quieter. I guess it depends on a person's experiences and how they were raised. I was raised with large dogs - Dobermans and labradors, as well as meduim dogs - cocker spaniels.

I have never liked small dogs, probably due to their not being practical: they might be territorial, but can be easily injured. Another fact is that they were bred to sit on rich ladies' laps and look cute, not to be useful and actually have a job to do. (Not as if the regular dog nowadays has much to do but be a pet, and possibly an alarm system.) I taught myself how to train dogs, by trial and error, and I found that there is more disparity between the individual breeds than there is in general size.

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Large Breeds Well, since I have large breed dogs, I would have to say I prefer large breeds, but more importantly, my breed of choice is a perfect match for me. So much so that I can’t even imagine ever owning another breed of dog. I’ve had this breed for 15 years, and admire everything about them - their strength, their heart, their intelligence, their versatility, their work ethic, their sense of humor.

They are wash & wear, and that fits my lifestyle. On the other hand, they shed a lot, they are expensive to maintain, amd they live short lives. They require strong, patient and consistent leadership in their owners, and I don’t like that my breed gets exploited by idiots that should not own this breed, let alone any dog.

We always have to deal with stereotyping and discrimination that is based solely on ignorance. I’ve always been attracted to large breed dogs. Can’t say that I know why, I just always have..

Both We have had large dogs that were wonderful. We now have two small dogs that are great also. I think it depends on where you are in life.

I had big dogs when I was younger and stronger. Big dogs need lots of exercise. So they must be walked and played with a lot.

Small dogs run around a lot so they sort of exercise themselves. A short walk is usually enough exercise for them. Some playing is good also, but it doesn't have to be as strenuous..

Small dogs I have had dogs of all sizes but most of them have been small. I like dogs that I can let stay in the house, curl up with me on the couch, and take rides in the car. Big dogs are fun but if they aren’t well trained they can accidentally hurt me or tear up my house.

I don’t tend to spend a lot of time in the backyard and playing with a big dog wouldn’t be feasible in the house. Also, I lived with my brother for a while who had a husky which was not well trained. I use to take him out of his pen because I hated him being in it all the time and I would brush him but he didn’t want me to put him back.

One day in his effort to stay free of the pen he nearly dragged me down. Sadly it was the last time I took him out. Being that I take blood thinners, the thought of him pulling me down in the woods where we lived scared me.So I am sticking to my little dogs for now.

Small dogs. For me, they are easier to care for. Also, since our dogs sleep with us, there would not be enough room for 2 large dogs.

They are such little bed hogs as it is. They both like to sleep stretched out and belly up! .

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