To strongly dislike small dogs

@NorwichMomWhat breed is that cute boy?!

While I prefer bigger dogs (like their bark and the fact they can protect us), and some of your points might be right, in that it's easier to let a Yorkie get away with things than a Dobermann, it's the human's fault if they don't train or look after them. Plus for people with certain disabilities maybe it's easier to have small ones?
And not many airlines allow large dogs to sit with you in the plane. Wish they did, would much rather have a dog than drunk/screaming/seat kicking humans.

My dog loves dogs of all shapes and sizes. She's a soft as putty labrador who's content to let small dogs walk over her head as she lies down. Her bestie is a newfoundland poodle mix who is adorable the only dog she despises is our neighbours nasty terrier type dog who snaps at everything and barks constantly. They say dogs are like their owners and if you met it's owner you'd realise never a truer phrase

My friend has a golden retriever, she’s a lovely dog but I couldn’t own one, the amount of hair and mess would drive me mad.

They are the absolute bestest and most cuddliest dogs ever 🥰

I’m also a golden owner and feel the same! Even Ddog (the most angelic and social boy you could
imagine) gives small dogs a wide berth because they snap at him so often.

There is an older lady down the street who has a golden retriever that is anything but dull. It drags her everywhere, eats any other animals shit ( I once met her in the forest pulling a split poo bag from its mouth before it could swallow it) and jumps up. Hes on the local fb group at least once a fortnight for escaping. I mean its not good exciting, but not dull either.

My ex mil had 3 bloody awful JR terriers. Basically untrained, shit in the house all the time. One was constantly yapping and licking you, skin, clothes, would glue to you and lick lick lick incessantly. Would not accept being moved away, the few times i stayed over when mil was away it was me she clung to, it was unbearable. All 3 thought they were big dogs and lunged barking at other dogs, cars etc. The times i got roped into helping walk them i was constantly holding them back and apologising, i was so embarrassed and ashamed, wanted to shout they aren't my dogs, as i was sure i was being judged as the "owner".

@Namechangenicknackeronnie That is an amazing photo! ❤️

I used to agree with you then I became the slave of this little madam. Big dog energy and confidence in perfectly portable packaging and wouldn’t change her for the world.

Yes, JRTs. Gladys and her son Monty.

Absolutely adorable. Jrt? Best dogs ever 💕

Agreed.

Even Monty Don admitted that Nigel was the most stupid dog he'd ever known.

This thread’s such a joy. What gorgeous little faces.

I had a jrt. He was a " proper " dog whatever the fuck that means. You sound really horrible tbh.

There are definitely some poor owners out there who don't bother to train their dogs properly, but I don't think it's limited to small dogs.

The only dog I've ever been bitten by was a golden retriever, I was about 11 at the time and it jumped up and bit me on the bum as I was cycling past, but I don't hold it against the breed at all.

Utterly unreasonable.

Chihuahuas are clever, loyal, spunky, very trainable, and generally an all round delight if you treat them as a dog rather than a fashion accessory or a baby.

Don't blame the breed for (some) owners bad behaviour.

Same here; springers are the perfect breed and just the right size. I'm currently on springer number four and DH has had them all his life.

The only dogs I'm really not keen on are chihuahuas and the feeling seems to be mutual; they're the only dogs I've had snarl at me.

I do have a strong preference for medium to large dogs, though I have a soft spot for Jack Russells because of their personalities.

I'm very wary of staffies and I don't like the inbred brachycephalic small dogs that are so popular these days.

The most annoying dogs near me are larger with loud barks. For biting look at the bull dogs ( some gave killed).

Big and smaller breeds are 'proper dogs'. Read a book and you will see that.

He's beautiful ❤️

Well you sound delightful. What a stupid post.

Its like car drivers hating on cyclists. One does a lot more damage than the other.

How can you say this about my lovely little girl 🥹

Small dogs are wonderful, especially mongrels. The best part is the very long life spans (I've never lost a dog before the age of 17).

The only problem is with people that get a small dog and then proceed to treat them as anything other than a dog. They find bad behaviour 'cute' and so encourage it unwittingly.

If anything small dogs require more training than larger dogs, especially during the first few months. They need extra socialisation, training to navigate a world that is huge to them, and to associate large hands coming near their small heads with positive things.