I prefer small dogs.

Not to say I don't like the looks and personality of some large dogs, of course I do.

But I have a small house and small yard, and I rescue and foster, as well as having six dogs of my own. That simply would not be physically possible with larger breeds. I also like to load them all up in the van together and take them out to run in the desert or get some french fries. At times, I have had up to fourteen dogs in my house, and fourteen big dogs would simply not fit. I find I can save more lives if they happen to be small.

Also, I have a very bad knee. This contributes to me having somewhat poor balance, and an inability to stop myself from falling with that knee. Therefore I am more comfortable around smaller dogs, that are less likely to knock me down and re-break my knee. (Already happened once, with a rottweiller.)

Plus, right now as I type this, my latest rescue dog, and Italian greyhound is folded up on my lap like a very soft, warm loaf of bread. I love that!