small Dogs to BIG Dogs

[SheltieLover234]

Angels3,

How do I get my 4 month old Border Collie to be a pet therepy dog?

[Margrete]

Well, I guess I'm a little late getting into this topic. I've always only had Miniature Schnauzers - small dogs. However, I've never met a dog of any size I didn't like. I adore our neighbor's Rottie - and another neighbor had a wonderful pit bull terrier who would lick my face and escort me up the road if I went walking. If I had the room I'd have both kinds - large and small - and as many as I could afford to care for. That may come about as we are retired now and moving into the country!! We have rescued a huge Doberman and a Rhodesian Ridgeback and kept them in our yard until we could find homes or their owners. They were great dogs. Got along great with the resident Schnauzers as well. The funniest sight in the world is watching our neighbor's huge Rottie (he weighs 120 lbs and his head reaches my waist) play with our Schnauzers - they have a grand time together!!

[MUD PUPPY]

I LIKE BIG BREEDS AND I CAN NOT LIE.ALL MY OTHER DOGS CAN'T DENIE. WHEN A DOG WALKS IN WITH AN ITTY BITTY WAIST AND SHOVES IT IN YOUR FACE U GET KNOCKED DOWN!


I MADE THAT UP!

I HAVE A ST.BERRNARD AND SHE IS 168LBS!!!

SHE HAS A LOT 2 LOVE!!!

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MUD PUPPY

[shais_mom]

OH MUD PUPPY!!!
I laughed out loud at your "song"!!!
That song has been around forever, it was a popular dance song when I was in high school 6 years ago!!!

[*BaSim*]

hey mud puppy Sir Mix alot is good isnt he?? haha i love that song.... i could sing that song over and over and over again i know it by heart

[Cavalierlover]

Originally posted by carrie:
Hi again,
I agree that most pugs have lovely personalities but, apart from the way some of them are treated, the main thing I have aganst them is that they are pugs! Even if they do not have a medical condition that is treated by a vet a very large proportion of these dogs suffer during their lives. The very idea that an animal descended from the wolf hasn't got the breathing capability or the legs to jog with it's owner is, well, I will be thrown off this site if I say what I really think!!!!!!!

Wow Carrie, that's awfully harsh. You don't seem to know this breed very well. All dog breeds have some type of problem. Yes, pugs do have some breathing problems and many can't "jog," but all the pugs I have met were warm, sweet, funny dogs who brought lots of joy and smiles. Not everyone jogs!! Pugs are perfect pets for an older, more sedentary person. Please don't be so negative. All dog breeds have something to offer someone. Big or small--DOGS RULE!! My little Cavaliers are sweet, loving, playful, and fearless. They can walk all day if you want to or snuggle with you on the couch. Love those Cavaliers!!!

[doglover05]

I like big dogs but I don't really have a reason I just always have liked big dogs.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I prefer medium-large dogs. I find that they're easier to train, more willing to please and in general you can usually do more things with them. The only small breeds I will ever own will be Dachshunds and maybe a Papillon when I'm old and can't handle a large dog as easily.

[GraciesMommy]

SMALL...preferably toy group for me...
I love all dogs tho..My son has a Great Pyranese(sp?) IN the house...no way would I want one that big in the house..
but I do love Max, his dog...I will stick to under 10 pounds..(altho Mercedes, RIP, was 21 pounds)

[wolfsoul]

I prefer large dogs. I love the look of giant breeds, but I'd rather have a large breed because giant breeds don't live as long, they don't need as much exersise, nor can they handle too much exersise. Large dogs for me, always.

[Pit Chick]

Gotta love the BIG DOGS. Well, at least the medium to large. They are so much easier to cuddle with in bed without worrying about squashing them in the middle of the night. Which leaves you being the one getting squashed Whoever said big dogs aren't good lap dogs forgot to tell Pit Bulls that.

[Renee]

I love all dog sizes. But I agree with Sudilar. I love big dogs, I have a male great dane and I feel so safe with him. Someone is less likely to mess with you when youve got a big dog. They are very good for protection. My boy follows me everywhere and rarely lets me out of his sight.

[anna_66]

Well I guess I gotta say I LOVE BIG DOGS! I'd be in big trouble if I didn't since my baby Bonbon is going to be around 200 lbs

[vinjashira]

I have never owned a big dog but I love them.

[sammy101]

i love the large and Giant Breeds.