I like all dogs, big and small (especially the bully breeds ), but I only own small dogs right now because most other people in my family prefer small dogs. I chose Maltese, I own two of them (well one badly bred one, we think she might be a cross, and one definite cross). I find it discouraging that some small dogs owners don't train their small dogs since you can just pick them up and carry them away, but I love 'em. Shih tzus are allowed to be 11 inches, but I have some sort of Shih tzu X too. She's more independent and stubborn than my other two, but I still love her . I also adore Pomeranians and long-haired Chihuahuas .