Last weekend I had dinner with a friend who I haven't seen in over five years. He knew me before Ralphie when I only had Ollie, my small Yorkie. Of course the dog topic of conversation came up. I was telling him about my awesome Vizslas. Him not being familiar with this breed, he asked in bewilderment, "but WHY a big dog?" I almost felt a disapproval from him, after all he has a small furry pup. I didn't feel I should get up on my pedestal and start preaching the advantages of big dogs over small dogs. I kept my answer very basic because I didn't want him to feel offended why big dogs rule small dogs. I pretty much that I always had big dogs. Actually Ollie was my daughter's dog that I adopted from her. I summed it up and said they're great protection, and I left it to that.
So really why are BIG dogs better than small dogs?
- Yes, they look intimidating but really they are lovers. Ralphie and Lucy are my protectors.
- Oh my, they do get a lot of attention from people all the time. They're quite majestic. My pups turns heads and great conversation-starters.
- They have a big heart with a lot of love in it.
- Yes, yes they are lap dogs ... so they think they are. Quite comical to have a 70 pound pup on my lap, but I love every minute of it.
- They get me motivated to exercise, not just a small walk around the block, they push me to do more...3 - 5 miles easily.
- Most of all, I love hugging them, getting a big grip around their neck with their head resting on my shoulder, oh so priceless.
Here's a great video I saw on youtube that sums it up...
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