Ella Bean is about 2 pounds and my Cavalier King Charles, Louis is almost 12 pounds. When I rescued Ella, I thought she'd get bigger. She was only 3-4 months and TEENY, I thought it was because if the malnourishment, but she stopped growing!!
She is a tough cookie and can wrestle my big boy to the ground! It helps that Cavaliers are exceptionally gentle (Louis even more so then most) and he helped to rehabilitate her. Sometimes he will just lay flat, tail wagging, letting Ella use his ears like tug toys! She will grab him by the tail, legs and his umm...man part, and BRING HIM DOWN!! LOL!
So, I think that the MOST important thing is the temperament and level of socialization your first dog have. If your first dog is super friendly and loves doggie pals, I think you will be fine (with supervision for the beginning!).
As far as care, I find them equally easy to care for, they learn to avoid getting stepped on pretty quick.
I think if you are uncomfortable with a dog so small, get a bigger one! There are no guarantees on size anyway. I think the most important thing is getting a healthy puppy from a reputable breeder!!
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