Small Dogs Are Fun Too!
By Digi on May 22, 2009 in Society
Growing up on a farm, I was always under the assumption that small dogs were yappy, uncontrollable and just generally a nuisance. I much preferred the bigger breeds, like a Great Dane or a mastiff and
I tended to stayed away from any of the smaller breeds.So you can imagine how surprised I was to discover that small dogs can be lovable and just as great a pet as the larger breeds. I came to this realization when I was dating my wife and went to meet her parents. Their family dog was a Miniature Schnauzer, a breed I was totally unfamiliar with. But because it’s such a small dog, I immediately thought it was going to be nippy and very mouthy.
Of course I was wrong. Smokey was very friendly and loved to get belly scratches. Not once in all of the years that we visited her parents have I ever felt like I could end up with my nose chewed off. In fact, when we got married two years ago, I got my wife a mini Schnauzer as a wedding gift. Of course, I also have my large dog, but our mini is a great pet, too.
5 Comment(s)
By Dave on Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
I have a soft spot for Schnauzers anyway, but I also like the minis. They’re pretty calm for little dogs with friendly personalities.
By Sandra on Jun 5, 2009 | Reply
Personally, I love little dogs. I live in an apartment and can’t have one of the large breeds, and I really love having a dog around. I wouldn’t trade my mini Doberman Pinscher for anything. She’s my best friend.
By Andrew on Jun 6, 2009 | Reply
I wasn’t a fan of little dogs for years. I thought they were too yappy and too stupid. But, after I met my friend’s mini Schnauzer, I was sold. It’s a great little dog and I want to get one, too.
By Gianni on Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
One of the most fun things about little dogs is sneaking them into places where they’re not supposed to be, like parties or restaurants. Most people don’t mind a cute little dog even if they are eating and drinking.
By Ardalla on Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
Every year, I take my mini Schnauzer and dress him up in different costumes to do a seasonal calendar. I dress him as Santa for Christmas, Uncle Sam for July. I even put him in a little sash and a diaper for January. My husband thinks I’m nuts, but I think it’s a hoot!