A lot like short man syndrome really isn't it. I admit the smallest of my 2 Italian Greyhounds is prone to unprovoked (and irrational) aggressive behaviour toward big dogs! Still, if all else fails I can always pick him up and force him to go where I want. I'd like to see someone do that with a rottweiler
Gerty Dancer said
09:06 AM Dec 20, 2013
Its true that (most) large dogs are well-trained, or maybe they are more amenable to training? But with a big dog its necessary for safety. One of the most lovable dogs I ever knew was a Rottie, and she could be ferocious if somebody came near her family's home uninvited. Once introduced she was a sweetie. I used to take her with me for walks alone in a part of the US where it would otherwise not be safe to do so.
The dog lady said
03:14 PM Dec 20, 2013
Gerty Dancer wrote:
Its true that (most) large dogs are well-trained, or maybe they are more amenable to training? But with a big dog its necessary for safety. One of the most lovable dogs I ever knew was a Rottie, and she could be ferocious if somebody came near her family's home uninvited. Once introduced she was a sweetie. I used to take her with me for walks alone in a part of the US where it would otherwise not be safe to do so.
Actually I have over the years had
Great dane (dumbest but loveable),
Blue heelers (sharp as a tack, easy to train if you spend lots of time with them, but must have plenty of stimulation. They are working dogs and boredom can make them unreliable),
Mixed breed (buying a pig in a poke unless it's already an adult dog),
Miniature poodles (by far the easiest to train and live with, but constant physical care required to coat, ears etc),
And currently....
Italian greyhounds (stubborn and the hardest to train of any I've had, especially the rescued one who had pre-existing issues. But, minimal coat care, small and easy to "take along", very dependant if not downright needy, loving, economical to feed, small parcels to pick up.........) I probably wouldn't go for this breed again, but this may not be an issue as they live for around 15 years and we're only half way there. And once I take on the responsibility for a dog it's mine till they die of old age. You wouldn't pass a child on to new "owners" when it becomes inconvenient, and dogs have all the same emotions but just can't speak English!
Ha, always knew it, little dogs are nutters.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/short-pooches-got-no-reason-study/story-e6frgcjx-1226785030470
A lot like short man syndrome really isn't it. I admit the smallest of my 2 Italian Greyhounds is prone to unprovoked (and irrational) aggressive behaviour toward big dogs! Still, if all else fails I can always pick him up and force him to go where I want. I'd like to see someone do that with a rottweiler
Actually I have over the years had
Great dane (dumbest but loveable),
Blue heelers (sharp as a tack, easy to train if you spend lots of time with them, but must have plenty of stimulation. They are working dogs and boredom can make them unreliable),
Mixed breed (buying a pig in a poke unless it's already an adult dog),
Miniature poodles (by far the easiest to train and live with, but constant physical care required to coat, ears etc),
And currently....
Italian greyhounds (stubborn and the hardest to train of any I've had, especially the rescued one who had pre-existing issues. But, minimal coat care, small and easy to "take along", very dependant if not downright needy, loving, economical to feed, small parcels to pick up.........) I probably wouldn't go for this breed again, but this may not be an issue as they live for around 15 years and we're only half way there. And once I take on the responsibility for a dog it's mine till they die of old age. You wouldn't pass a child on to new "owners" when it becomes inconvenient, and dogs have all the same emotions but just can't speak English!