Originally posted by ParNone
I've had kind of the opposite result of childhood dogs. It's led me to what I wouldn't choose in a breed.
Ditto

I grew up with a Pomeranian named Muffin, and I don't think I will ever own one. I, too, am more of a big dog person and would have all big dogs, but my parents like small dogs.

My parents also had a GSD, but I barely remember him. He was put to sleep(due to his hips) when I was only 3-4, but I still hear about him so I know he was really something