large dog or small dog?

**CathyBogart** · 02-21-2009, 11:29 AM

I love all sizes, but as far as dogs I'd like to own, almost all of them are smaller breeds.

**Tollers-n-Dobes** · 02-21-2009, 05:40 PM

With the exception of Tollers (medium), almost all of the breeds I like and want to own are large or giant.

**luvofallhorses** · 02-21-2009, 06:26 PM

Definately large dogs! I love all but prefer medium - large to extra large dogs.

**chocolatepuppy** · 02-21-2009, 08:22 PM

I love bigger dogs, my girls are both around 70#. Not sure, as I get older, I need anything bigger than that.

My Jake is small, but a super cool boy, so I think I'll keep him!

**lute** · 02-22-2009, 09:06 AM

I loooove big dogs! I've got Talon who is about 40-45lbs and Chloe who is 65lbs. I love being able to snuggle and squeeze on them and not hurt them.LOL

**cali** · 02-22-2009, 11:13 AM

I prefere medium to large, but I like to have 1 lap dog hanging around..not THAT small, nothing under 10lbs thanks, but something smaller that can comfortably sit in my lap.

**Casper** · 02-22-2009, 12:02 PM

Small (but sturdy) to medium is my preference. I like having a dog that you can easily take just about anywhere. I travel a lot and having to be packed into my Jeep with a large to ex-large dog would probably not be a very fun ride. :-D

Also, I find that anything medium and below is not able to push me off the bed at night like a certain dog I know of can! [cough]SKYLAR![/cough]

**Alysser** · 02-22-2009, 04:40 PM

Small to medium. I guess I could be classified as a Beagle/Terrier person. I like toy breeds but they aren't for me, I loved Sas don't get me wrong but she also showed me what I don't want in a dog.

Small, lazy sausage hehe. I like Semi-hyper, active and playful dogs! NOT small couch patatoes even though they are adorable hehe.

BUT I am very open to all sizes, if they have the right personality I'll go for it!

**Twisterdog** · 02-23-2009, 05:42 PM

I prefer small dogs.

Not to say I don't like the looks and personality of some large dogs, of course I do.

But I have a small house and small yard, and I rescue and foster, as well as having six dogs of my own. That simply would not be physically possible with larger breeds. I also like to load them all up in the van together and take them out to run in the desert or get some french fries. At times, I have had up to fourteen dogs in my house, and fourteen big dogs would simply not fit. I find I can save more lives if they happen to be small.

Also, I have a very bad knee. This contributes to me having somewhat poor balance, and an inability to stop myself from falling with that knee. Therefore I am more comfortable around smaller dogs, that are less likely to knock me down and re-break my knee. (Already happened once, with a rottweiller.)

Plus, right now as I type this, my latest rescue dog, and Italian greyhound is folded up on my lap like a very soft, warm loaf of bread. I love that!

**Jags mom** · 04-05-2009, 01:25 PM

i love large dogs, there is nothing like giving a big dog a hus and burrying your face in their fur, also i like to wresel with my dogs and a bigger dog usually handles it a lot better than the little guys, but in the end wheather its big or small its the peronallity that wins out

**WELOVESPUPPIES** · 04-17-2009, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee

Maybe when that time comes I'll take a trip to Florida and meet up with Traci (WELOVESPUPPIES).

Just let me know when

I love all sizes from itty bity chis to the largest of breeds. Would I want to own them all, no and for differnt reasons. I think different sizes offer different things. Large breeds can be rough housed with on the floor, give you a much better sense of security and big wet sloppy kisses

Small breeds can go just about any where, just ask Chopper haha. They are great lap warmers too and give lots of little kisses.

I have to disagree with the yapping of small breeds. Of course it is all in how they are raised. Would I be lying if I said my little ones don't bark, of course I would they are dogs after all despite their small stature but they know when to bark and when not too.

Now my neighs yorkie on the other hand.....

**happylabs** · 04-17-2009, 07:30 AM

BIG dogs.

I have nothing against little dogs though and will most likely own one some day.

**aTailOf2Kitties** · 04-17-2009, 08:07 AM

I prefer dogs that are in the 30-pound range. Sturdy enough not to get stepped on, but small enough you can still pick them up easily if need be. Beagles are my favorite!

I really am a dog person, but I'm gone for almost 11 hours a day. I'd hate to leave a dog unattended for that long, inside or out. So I'll settle for spoiling my kitties and living vicariously through dog-owning PT'ers