Dogs are one of the best kind of pets you can have. But there are so many choices in types of dogs out there that it can seem confusing which to pick. Not only is breed important, but the size of the dog does matter. Considering there are too many different breeds of dogs to look at in full detail in one article, the size of the dog will help provide good insight when determining the exact breed. Theres a big difference between small and large dogs.

Dogs can provide a lot of things. They can provide happiness when someone is down, a friend when someone is lonely, exercise when someone wants to go outside, a companion for walks, security, or even a family member to spoil. All of these can be possible for all dogs, but not every dog can fit quite as well. For example, who would get a chihuaha as a guard dog? Or who would get a mastiff to dress up in cute clothing and rich accessories? That is why size of the dog matters.

Small dogs can generally be looked at more as a child. In this sense it is that they are usually more spoiled and pampered. Just look at all the people that dress them up in little clothing and jewelry, that carry them around like a baby, and just overall treat them more like a doll or child than an animal. Their size also means they eat and drink less, usually make smaller messes, and less dangerous if they become aggressive.

Large dogs can generally be looked at more as a friend. In this sense it is that they usually do more activities with the master like a friend would. Examples can be walks and runs, swimming, and other more physical and active behaviors. They generally prefer the rougher forms of play like tossing around a ball, Frisbee or Kong, unlike little dogs that usually arent quite as active or built as solid. Large dogs are also great for security, whether trained physically to be dominant or just precautions to scare away any intruders with their frightening barks.

Both can be great replacements for children if the person or couple is not looking to have children. But they fill different voids. A small dog can be pampered like a small child, dressed up and carried around. They become a baby in the family. A large dog can is more active like an older child, generally more into roughhousing and outdoor activities. They become a more friend and companion in the family.

All dogs provide something unique to the families that adopt them. It is not determined solely on size, but is also factored by breed, genetics, and personality. Whether it is a small chihuaha or large mastiff, a well-loved dog will become a great family member and a friend for life.