Originally posted by Twisterdog

I also hate to see "big dogs outside and the little one inside". I see this all the time with my customers dogs ... the little poodle we just groomed is laying on the couch, and the big lab mix is staring sadly in through the patio door, because it can't come inside, too. I think ALL dogs and ALL cats belong in the house with their families, regardless of claws or size.

I personally believe that if one cannot/will not keep their pets inside with the family, that the pet most likely would be better off in another home. Just my two cents worth, coming from fifteen years of experience in animal related work.
I absolutely agree. The little dog inside/big dog outside thing just kills me. People come in to my shelter ALL the time saying they have "big outside dogs" and need a "little inside dog". I inform them that every single one of our dogs are INDOOR dogs, even the 100+ pound doggies!