Does it seem as if it’s trendy to not like little dogs?

[Anonymous]

I’m amazed by how many people seem to take pride in owning big dogs and will let you know that they don’t particularly like little dogs. What’s up with that?

[Anonymous]

Not trendy, I’ve hated little dogs since I was a child, and I’m middle aged.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I noticed that, too. It feels slightly offensive. The reason we got a larger dog was that he's my first dog and I was terrified of stepping on a small one by accident... irrational, probably, but there you go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m amazed by how many people seem to take pride in owning big dogs and will let you know that they don’t particularly like little dogs. What’s up with that?

Did you never see the Wizard of oz? Why do you think this is a new thing?

[Anonymous]

Yes! People seem to feel proud that they can handle a big dog and seem to imply that small dog owners are wimpy. I have also heard the dogs referred to as rats, and other undesirable creatures.

I love my little dog, though, so who cares what other people think?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not trendy, I’ve hated little dogs since I was a child, and I’m middle aged.

Little dogs are usually yappy and annoying. What’s to like?

[Anonymous]

I've never particularly liked little dogs either, but I guess a little dog is better than a cat, though not by much.

[Anonymous]

I like dogs that are between about 12-25 lbs.

[Anonymous]

It is a weird badge of honor people wear. Same with those who “hate” cats. I don’t really get it. I like all animals even if I wouldn’t choose all of them as pets.

Honestly, it’s probably sexism/internalized sexism. Cats and small dogs are associated with women and femininity and therefore on some level considered inferior.

[Anonymous]

I hate all dogs.

[Anonymous]

I like hot dogs 🌭

[Anonymous]

I don't like most of them because their owners rarely train them well "because they're so small!"

Aggressive dogs and neglectful owners bother me.

[Anonymous]

My family had German Shepherds and Collies, so I never imagined having a little dog. I love my 12 pound Havanese. Little dogs have a reputation for being nippy and yappy. My dog is not. He doesn't shed. He requires pampering and grooming.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not trendy, I’ve hated little dogs since I was a child, and I’m middle aged.

Little dogs are usually yappy and annoying. What’s to like?

Same here. I really dislike small dogs. Love big mutts.

[Anonymous]

I have a 5 lb chi and people call it a rat, not a real dog etc.