would you like to have a small little ankle bitter or a big nice gentle gaint
2006-10-28 16:03:48 · 15 answers · asked by LouLou 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
a gentle giant. : )
2006-10-28 16:05:46 · answer #1 · answered by Ginnykitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had both and everything in between. When I lived at home I had 2 small to medium sized dogs, both mutts, mostly terrier, schnauzer, poodle mix and they were great dogs, really smart.
When I got married, my husband and I got a Great Dane, what a sweet dog she was. She was extremely gentle and thought she was a lap dog. The only problem with large dogs is they can have short lives. A few years later we got a Bouvier and a Toy Fox Terrier, talk about a Mutt and Jeff team! The Bouvier was as gentle as a lamb and great with our newborn daughter. The Toy Fox Terrier was a baby and fun to play with and train. We currently have a dog we picked up at a shelter. She weighs about 50 lbs. and is part golden retriever, sheltie, brittany and who knows what. She is a great dog.
I guess what you need to do is weigh how much time you have to spend with the dog. A larger dog needs more walk and play time. A smaller dog can be played with inside the house and go for shorter walks and be happy.
My problem is, I would have a whole houseful of dogs of all sizes if I could!
2006-10-28 16:21:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do people assume small dogs are ankle biters???!!! That is like assuming all pitbulls are killers. Come on, give me a break. None of my chihuahuas are biters, of the ankles, hands, whatever. Like with pitbulls it is the way they are raised. I have never heard of a chihuahua killing another dog, or a child or an adult. Small dogs are the best. They are small, cute, cuddly, loveable, sweet and gentle and best of all, not killers.
2006-10-28 16:09:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My famous huge canines are:Golden Retrievers, Huskies, & great Danes. Lol, Sorry i could not %. only one million. My famous small canines are: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Papillons, Yorkies & Maltese.
2016-10-16 12:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had both. I have a Baby Chihuahua (Bob) and he is the best. He follows me around everywhere and he is always by my side. When i was little i had a rotweiler He was the same. SWo both
2006-10-28 16:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love em big and gentle my favourite is an afghan.
2006-10-29 00:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by wildpalomino 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going with the giant because small dogs tend to get nervous in a house as busy as mine (3 boys). But really, any dog that is trustworthy with children, and well behaved is welcome in my home.
2006-10-28 16:09:21 · answer #7 · answered by think_about_this_gr8_1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Big dogs are more docile Than little dogs.
2006-10-28 23:51:09 · answer #8 · answered by Happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer the smaller breeds,much easier to handle,groom,and take care of,as they require very little space,and tend to be much easier to train.
2006-10-28 16:24:07 · answer #9 · answered by Help 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two BIG dogs!!! Cleopatra and Nephratiti, Cleo @ 85lbs and Nephra @ 75. I love themmmmmmm!!!
No ankle bitters Please......
2006-10-28 16:07:44 · answer #10 · answered by candi1grl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋