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Originally Posted by Stormy Well, I do totally agree with what you are saying, however i would not risk my baby's life that way. I don't think all, or even most. big dogs are vicious at all but you just never know what can spook them off on anything or anyone. They are all animals. Case in point, just last night my 10 lb Yorkie got into an altercation out of the blue with my 3 lb Yorkie right in front of me while I was at the computer and when I pulled him off he kept him attached and the little guy was hanging. By the time ( a few seconds) they were separated the poor little guys leg was bleeding. Now should somthing like that happen with a very large breed dog the little one would not stand a chance. I love all animals..but I maintain a healthy respect for the fact that they ARE animals and subject to their natural instincts. I sure hope you never learn that the hard and tragic way. |
Yeah that's true, but any sized dog can get spooked. I've grown up with big dogs, Rocky is my first little dog. My boyfriend wants a big dog. Rocky loves big dogs, he's OK with little ones, but rather play with the big boys! You just gotta take the necessary precautions, which we definitly do. If any dog is playing to rough, or acting vicious then take your pup away, and don't let your pup go up to strange dogs w/o you. I know a ton of bigger dogs that Rocky gets a long with great, and some smaller dogs that he can't stand! And Rocky pretty much gets the clue when a dog doesn't like him. He stays away if the dog is growling at him, or is ignoring him. I don't want to train him to be fearful by picking him up everytime a big dog is in sight. I only fear a bigger dog, or any sized dog (cuz I do know some smaller ones that are mean) if they give me a reason too.
BTW, was your little one OK? How do they get along now?