Do you prefer big or small dogs and why?

@annamol (275)
United States
July 21, 2010 9:28pm CST
I like dogs but can't have them. We have a cat and we decided that we can't have a dog. But I like dogs, especially small dogs. Our neighbours have a small lap dog, white and curly. I like to tickle her. She is funny and her name is Kilo but she weights much less tan a kilo. I also like pugs they are pretty funny and nice.
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18 responses
• United States
22 Jul 10
I'm an all dog lover especially puppies. I own a black german shepherd and my daughter has a sheltie. They are so funny to watch play. My shepherd is named Noel, and she is 6yrs old. Our sheltie is Alexi and she is less than a year. They play like sisters and fight like ones too. But not enough to draw blood. The people that live around us respect Noel and will stay away from her. Alexi they come right up to and learn to respect her. Small dogs are yappy when they bark and can be just as dangerous as a large dog. Large dogs have stay away barks and can be as a gentle as a small dog. Remember a dog that growls and shows their teeth are more apt to bite.
• United States
25 Jul 10
I totally agree with you. But as a little girl I loved dogs and horses and couldn't stay away from either if I saw them. Stray dogs I loved thankfully I never got bit, I was a very fortunate little girl. This may sound strange but in my own opinion dogs with owners are more apt to bite than stray dogs. Especially if the owner is not around. Just my opinion.
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@annamol (275)
• United States
28 Jul 10
Have a very good day, stay out of trouble :)
@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
Yes, they are lovely to watch but if is not your dog - you never know. Dogs can be in a bad mood too. Just like people. Dogs walking by themselves can be dangerous, especially for children.
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• Canada
22 Jul 10
I like big working dogs as you can tell in my pic. They want to be lap dogs to. Any pet is fine to me
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@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
I see. You love dogs - that's so good! Hope, they bring you lots of joy.
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@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
22 Jul 10
i prefer cute and small cuddly pet dogs. i am not the outdoor type of person so i guess i am not the best owner of huge training dogs that needs to be out in the field running and playing frisbee all the time! :D
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@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
Sure, they need to be trained all the time.
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@kylina (178)
22 Jul 10
I love big dogs! They are awesome! I love them cause they're cool and huggable and just plain wonderful! If I could have a bid dog, I would so get one right now! Small dogs are alright but I usually don't like them because of all my experience with small dogs, they are kind of yappy and have high squeaky barks which hurt my ears.
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@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
I see. Yes, small dogs can be yappy. They just need to be heard, I juess. :)
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@Shinyqiu (119)
• China
22 Jul 10
I like dogs better small dogs that they look beautiful,cute like our good friends.You can make friends with them and you can gain a lot of pleasure when along with this dogs.But i think everybody don't like dirty dogs because their host care litter.So if you like pegs,like dogs,pls breed them fine and take care of them like a friends.
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@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
Okay. I'm sure people who love their dogs, take care of them!
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@MNIJERE (11)
• China
22 Jul 10
I prefer big dog!an ancien sheepdog!it have long hair!
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@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
Nice!
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@o0jopak0o (6394)
• Philippines
22 Jul 10
well dont really care if they are small or a big one. it just depends on the characteristic of the dog. if had a big one before and now i had small ones. When i was a kid i used to jump on the back of the dog and used it like a horse haha. Well that dog was massive.
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@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
Kids love big dogs. And many dogs love children.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
25 Jul 10
I love both,because I own one of each.There's positives about both.I have a Shih Tzu and a black German Shepherd.I can't choose which I like better.They're both lovable great dogs to me.
@annamol (275)
• United States
28 Jul 10
That's so nice.
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
22 Jul 10
I like both, since I am a huge dog lover, but I have a slight preference to big dogs I guess. I would love to have a Great Dane!
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@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
That's nice!
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• United States
22 Jul 10
I prefer medium to large dogs, not less than 50 pounds. Small dogs have never interested me at all. I like my dogs almost anti-social to outsiders, so they're great protectors, but still want them to feel like babies of the family. I also prefer long-haired dogs. For whatever reason, they just seem softer and more cuddly than a short-haired dog.
• United States
23 Jul 10
My chow/australian mutt, Tidbit, is about 55 pounds, she has a tail that curls also. This weight is about perfect, I think... not too large to handle, large enough to get her job done... smiles.
@annamol (275)
• United States
28 Jul 10
With best wishes :)
@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
I saw a cute middle sized dog a week ago. He or she looked like a fox with the tail that curled.
@shockrayz (199)
22 Jul 10
i prefer small dogs..just beacuse they are huggable. haha
@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
And you can carry them. Agree.
• United States
22 Jul 10
I prefer big dogs over small dogs. They can be more protective, if not at least intimidating to a stranger. I swore I would never own a little dog because I never really cared for them, but last summer my sister gave me a puppy and she said it was a pit bull mixed with bull terrier. Not sure where anyone got an idea that that is what he is but turns out he is some kind of rat terrier mixed with something. hes only 20 lbs! I couldn't believe it. But because I raised him from a puppy I love him, but I will always chose a big dog over a little dog.
@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
I see. You just love them the way they are! Get used to them as if they were your own children.
@chiechie (23)
• United States
22 Jul 10
I like big dogs. :D They are warmer and make great body pillows.
@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
Right. They are warm. They will warm your body and soul.
@zemma1992 (126)
• Portugal
28 Jul 10
I like medium sized dogs, but between big or small i would rather a big dog, but i would like to raise my dog from newborn baby when he is cute and small to an adult old dog
@annamol (275)
• United States
28 Jul 10
Nice. Have a very good day :)
@picjim (3002)
• India
22 Jul 10
I prefer big dogs over small dogs.I feel they can guard better than the smaller ones.I do like smaller dogs but prefer the bigger ones.I share your liking for a pug.
@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
I absolutely agree that a big will protect you better than a small one. But things happen.
• Philippines
22 Jul 10
I prefer having big dogs. I just find big dogs much cuter than the small ones. Big dogs are more cuddly than the small ones. But if someone's gonna give me a small dog that'll be cool. *wink*
@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
Okay. That's nice. But I think they are all very cuddly and we love them!
• India
22 Jul 10
Hi Annamol, I prefer to use small dogs comparing big dogs.Since small dogs will be handy to use.We can maintain them easily.It is difficult to take care about big dogs at some critical situation.You can not lift the big dogs. So i like small dogs only. Cheers, Sakthi
@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
Hi, Sakthi. I agree - it's easier to take care of a small dog. And it's also better to have a small, when you live in a small house because big dogs need more space.
• United States
22 Jul 10
I like small dogs because they are really cute and are easy to take care of. I have 2 terriers and 2 brand new baby puppies. They are easy to give baths and don't take much to feed them.
@annamol (275)
• United States
23 Jul 10
I love terriers! They are cute!