Small dogs

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I think it depends on where we are. Usually, Marta gets more attention, but I think maybe because she is a purebred and people know what she is. People that like mixes better are usually more attracted to Adele. Either way, they usually both get pets, so I don't mind too much. Marta is more well-behaved around strangers and will "visit" with everyone, while Adele gets excited and goes bonkers (she jumps up...I've tried SO HARD to train her not to do this, but I've only successfully trained her not to jump on me).

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

That's exactly what happens with my dogs too. Tia always gets all of the attention, and the bigger ones rarely ever do (Part of it is their breed, but it also has to do with the size). Tia doesn't even like the attention of strangers while the others do. I don't get it, perosnally, I don't think small dogs are any cuter than large dogs....

[Pam]

When I am walking Bella and Ripley most people will say "AWWWW" about Ripley which I guess is because he is small. People are interested in Bella too, but I think it is because of her size. You wouldn't believe how many people never knew that there were three sizes of poodles. Most are only familiar with toys and minis. I have actually had people ask me if she is a poodle.

[dogzr#1]

Well, my three usually get an equal amount of attention. Astra sometimes gets a little more attention because of her color and eyes. But usually they all get the same amount.

[cyber-sibes]

I have actually had people ask me if she is a poodle.

LOL! what did you say, "No, she's a greyhound!" I've always thought the large poodles were really cool, if I got one, that's what I'd want!

I've only had big dogs, too, but Star & Sherman get ooos and ahhhs whereever we go. i think most people think huskies are kind of exotic. plus every kid in the world thinks they're "Snow Dogs!"

My RB dog, Rosie, never got as much attention and she suffered through "big black dog" syndrome-- people would always ask if she was friendly, I guess black dogs are supposed to be mean.

[dab_20]

Well I am not sure about that because I've never had a big dog. Everyone seems to pay attention more to the puppy... like everyone wants to hold Sammy and stuff, and don't give about my little Molli. But WHATEVER to them.

[animal_rescue]

Yes! Whenever I walk my mojos they get A LOT of attention, I remember 2 years ago when Marty was a puppy, we took him and Maggie to the creek. This little boy ran up to Maggie and started petting her his mom ran up after him and I told her Maggie was friendly and he could pet her, but she pulled him away and let him pet Marty. Now, though I can't let anyone pet Marty because he hates kids They think I'm snotty but I'm not going to get in trouble if he bites anyone, I warned them.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

People usually don't like Anita...

We do! She's lovely!

[Cincy'sMom]

Of our three, Spot seems to get the most attention. I guess it becuase of the Disney 101 Dalmatain movies? That combined with the common very of big, scary black dogs

[Jessika]

Smaller dogs are more of... lap dogs persay, and more people dress them up, doll them up, make them "cute" etc... I dunno but yeah I have noticed this, too. I prefer larger dogs myself, but I think all dogs are cute. I give every dog who comes into work the same amount of attention! Sometimes its the owners I have a problem with, but that's a different story..

I have received LOTS of compliments on my two though when I bring them out. Mostly on their eyes, though, which I find odd lol. And always ALWAYSSSSS they ask "is that a blue heeler??" noooooo.... lol. And they look NOTHING like blue heelers.

Sorry I went off on a tangent there.. But I think everyone thinks smaller is cuter. Everyone always oohs and aahs over babies and puppies (regardless of size) and I think they think the smaller they are, the cuter they are, you know?

[dab_20]

People usually don't like Anita... Maybe because she is not a typical little cute doggie, she loves barking and she makes it really loud... Dachshunds aren't small dogs, though... They are big dogs with short legs

I don't know if people preffer small breeds. Labs and goldens are really popular here now, and I think that they are the dogs that are getting more attention... The opposite thing happens with dachshunds: I don't know many people who likes them...

I adore Anita!! And so does everyone else here!!

I really love dachshunds... I've never had a full size one.... but I've had two minis. A reddish one that looked like Anita named Brandy is the very first dog I had. And I had a black and tan mini doxie named Copper when I was 8. Most people around here think dachshunds are very cute!

[Vette]

Hey i noticed that too. no one would give a rats crap when i walked my 55 pound mix breed. but yet people draw to me like a magnet when i take Kirby with us.

its rather annoying. and little dogs are the ones thatll be snippy before bigger dogs. so it just boggles my mind how people will migrate around little dogs and not give other dogs the time of day.

[Jadapit]

When I'm out and about with Ebony I get a lot of "dirty" looks from people. A lot of people will cross the street when they see us coming. One day we were walking by the high school, a group of kids were coming toward us one kid yelled "those are pit bulls" they all ran to the other side of the street. Then the kid yells "nice dogs".

It makes me both sad and angry that so many people are scared of Ebony and Jada. Those two really do love people.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

When I'm out and about with Ebony I get a lot of "dirty" looks from people. A lot of people will cross the street when they see us coming. One day we were walking by the high school, a group of kids were coming toward us one kid yelled "those are pit bulls" they all ran to the other side of the street. Then the kid yells "nice dogs".

It makes me both sad and angry that so many people are scared of Ebony and Jada. Those two really do love people.

People are notoriously stupid (especially in child form) - you know your dogs are gorgeous and loving and that's all that matters! If it makes any difference I would stop to give them a hug if I passed them in the street

[Jadapit]

People are notoriously stupid (especially in child form) - you know your dogs are gorgeous and loving and that's all that matters! If it makes any difference I would stop to give them a hug if I passed them in the street

Thank you so much! They would love it if you could give them a hug.