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myLot reputation of 98/100. above31rubies (1399)   ranked 150 out of 7,859 in dogs 4 years ago

Hello.:) I am wondering if you prefer a large breed dog or a small breed...and, if you can explain it, why. (I say it that way because I am not sure I can explain my preference for large breeds...lol) I like small breeds ok and some are downright adorable, but for the most part, I feel the bigger the dog the better! My family wants to get another dog but both hubby and daughter say not another big dog- they both want a smaller one. (They both just laughed at me when I mentioned the St Bernard at the shelter...*sigh*)
So, which do you prefer...?


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1. myLot reputation of 98/100. nova1945 (1193)   ranked 431 out of 7,859 in dogs   4 years ago

I have always had small breeds in the past, usually Maltese. I love the affection and let them stay in the house most of the time. Hubby wamted a Golden Retriever so I bought him one for Christmas of 2006. He was just the cutest little butterball then at 7 weeks old. Now he is 1 1/2 and weighs about 85 pounds! He is basically still a pup so is clumsy and goofy ball of energy. When he runs to me from the back yard it's like watching an approaching freight train at full speed. He doesn't mean to be rough but he can knock you down to love up to you. Small dogs are so much easier for me to play with and live with.
Big dogs are beautiful, but I really like smaller ones.


myLot reputation of 98/100. above31rubies (1399)   ranked 150 out of 7,859 in dogs  4 years ago

freight train...ROFL! We have a golden right now...I just love her to pieces! Thanks for responding.

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2. myLot reputation of 75/100. robsbrooklyngirl (3077)   4 years ago

I like the smaller breeds. They are easier to train & chew a lot less LOL. Besides they are just so darn cute & adorable. Not to say that big dogs are not as well, it's just that I perfer the smaller dogs. I have 2 small dogs one is a Terrier mix & the other one is a Poodle mix they are so adorable & they are my babies. I spoil them rotton LOL.


myLot reputation of 98/100. above31rubies (1399)   ranked 150 out of 7,859 in dogs  4 years ago

I was talking to my dog yesterday and hubby actually says to me "you need another baby" rofl!!! Thanks for responding.

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3. myLot reputation of 92/100. gxnfly (887)   4 years ago

I prefer smaller breeds.They are so adorable that I want to put them in my arm all the time.Big breeds scare me a little.


myLot reputation of 98/100. above31rubies (1399)   ranked 150 out of 7,859 in dogs  4 years ago

Some of the big dogs sure do seem like big brutes, don't they? Ones that aren't well trained make me nervous, too. Thanks for responding

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4. myLot reputation of 87/100. deepti15 (1027)   ranked 2,389 out of 7,859 in dogs   4 years ago

I would love to have a dog but my husband does not want any pet at home. If you are getting another dog then its perfectly fine if you make sure to introduce them correctly and you will be fine as long as they know you are the pack leader then they should be fine but if one is being more dinant over the other make sure you correct the one who is causing the problem.
Good Luck!


AnisReyn (51)   ranked 1,492 out of 7,859 in dogs  4 years ago

I have a small breed and a large breed. I see no differents the large breed thinks she is as small as the small breed. My small breed dog likes to act like a cat and the large breed will follow the lead of the small breed. I love them both and I never have a bad day. They keep me laughing. They like to play with eachother. My small breed dog is 10 years old, and my large breed dog is 5 years old.


myLot reputation of 87/100. deepti15 (1027)   ranked 2,389 out of 7,859 in dogs  4 years ago

It's good that they play with eachother and are comfortable.
My cousin says that generally dogs which are strong in built try to bully other one.

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5. myLot reputation of 76/100. aretha (1518)   ranked 524 out of 7,859 in dogs   4 years ago

i like the big dogs. i am not real sure why i just don't like the little dogs. i can't tell you why i like the big but i can tell you why i wouldn't want a small dog. they are cute thats for sure but i don't think they are as friendly and i think they have more of a mean streke in them. i know not all of them are but all but one that i have been around have been and the big dogs seem to be more friendly and not as testy.


myLot reputation of 87/100. Galena (6231)   ranked 133 out of 7,859 in dogs  4 years ago

quite true. larger breeds are often much gentler.


myLot reputation of 98/100. above31rubies (1399)   ranked 150 out of 7,859 in dogs  4 years ago

That is sort of how I feel, though I have met many friendly small dogs. Still, they make me nervous. Thanks for responding

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6. Godwit (53)   ranked 6,974 out of 7,859 in dogs   4 years ago

i prefer big dogs. i don't want to worry about breaking a little dog's bones if we're playing. I have a pembroke welsh corgi and a rottweiler lab cross and i can definately say i am alot rougher with my mix than my corgi.


myLot reputation of 98/100. above31rubies (1399)   ranked 150 out of 7,859 in dogs  4 years ago

Ah, good point...though we don't rough house with our big dog either, it is a good point to keep in mind. Thanks!

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7. myLot reputation of 82/100. jenni7202 (945)   ranked 276 out of 7,859 in dogs   4 years ago

I absolutly LOVE St. Bernards! They are my favorite breed of dog!

I guess that sort of answers your question as to which size I prefer. The bigger the better! I love big goofy dogs. I have a Pit Bull, and she's not really that big, weighing in at 45lbs. but she is big enough for her wildness. I personally would really LOVE to have a St. Bernard, or even a Newfoundland, because they are really mellow, loveable dogs that are good with children. I don't personally have any children yet, but I plan to have a few in my future.

I like small dogs too, but not very many of them. I think they are too snippy, and some are way to yappy. My sister has a puggle, and his name is Meeko. He's the cutest little thing, but he barks so much, and tends to nip constantly. Don't get me wrong, I love him, he's just really annoying.


myLot reputation of 98/100. above31rubies (1399)   ranked 150 out of 7,859 in dogs  4 years ago

ROFL- snippy and yippy! :) I could have had a Newf for free- a lady had gotten herself into more than she could handle. Hubby said no. :( I know some small breeds can be very friendly and calm. I need to figure out which ones they are.

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8. myLot reputation of 83/100. kiran1978 (1232)   ranked 1,041 out of 7,859 in dogs   4 years ago

thumbupI am the opposite to you, the smaller the dog the better for me. I like small dogs better as they are usually cuter and fluffier and they are like little toys lol. I probably like smaller dogs too as they are they type of dog I had mostly when I was younger. When I was a child we had a silky terrier. I loved that dog, his name was Benji, but sadly he got attacked by a bigger dog, Husky. The husky ripped my dog though his fence whilst I was walking the dog on the street. He had his poor little head in his mouth, by the time we could stop the dog attack, my dog sadly died. I think this is a big reason why I prefer smaller dogs, bigger dogs now sadly scare me. sadshocked


myLot reputation of 98/100. above31rubies (1399)   ranked 150 out of 7,859 in dogs  4 years ago

That is understandable. How sad for a child (or an adult!) I had a friend who loved german shepherds and wanted one when she had her own place (her parents house was way too small) and her little dog was attacked by a shepherd she knew well. (not really hurt, thankfully). She struggled with that for a while...she still wanted a shepherd but when she got her own place and got married, they had a small house, too, and decided it was better to stick with the small breeds. (mini dachshunds).

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9. myLot reputation of 95/100. enchantedleppard (1334)   ranked 1,895 out of 7,859 in dogs   4 years ago

Can I be difficult and say medium sized? I'm not for a small yip yip dog. I have a medium german shepard beagle mix. I like large dogs but they take up an awful lot of room. I prefer a beagle mix-- I might have to get a small dog though because I love those miniature beagles!!


myLot reputation of 98/100. above31rubies (1399)   ranked 150 out of 7,859 in dogs  4 years ago

rolleyes There has to be one in every crowd, doesn't there...? haha. Medium sized dogs are a very good compromise. Thanks!

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10. rachelanne35 (15)   4 years ago

i like big dogs cause you can cuddle up next to them.

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