What's the best thing about having big dogs?

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Permalink Reply by Lee on March 16, 2008 at 8:08am

Most big dogs are a little more secure in who they are. We've got 3 big dogs and one little pug. The big dogs don't need or want constant attention, while the pug is always in your lap or face. One of my goldens is an occasional 'touch-me begger', but I guess they all fluctate some. The rough housing with the big dogs is no worry, you're right and they seem to know instinctively how to be a little gentler with the pug.

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Permalink Reply by Linda on March 21, 2008 at 11:21am

We usually have big dogs, for much the same reasons. They all come bringing their love as that is really all they have to give. They love us for what we are and never hold grudges............

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Permalink Reply by Mar on April 4, 2008 at 6:16pm

Aside from the points that have been made, I think that the best thing about big dogs is that when you snuggle you really have an armful to hang on to!
My "big guys" are the best when it comes to therapy work. I know I'll never go without at least one big dog.
Mar

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Permalink Reply by Linda on April 6, 2008 at 2:32am

I like small dogs. I have 2 yorkies but I'd love a bigger dog if my house was bigger. I think they're very good for protection. Although, mine bark and yip when someone's at the door. A bigger dog bark would be very noticeable to intruders. I think the Golden Labs are beautiful dogs and so layed back.

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Permalink Reply by debra on May 8, 2008 at 12:35pm

You can't step on a big dog! You can trip over them, but you can't step on them ! ha!
Big dogs give you comfort and frighten strangers that don't need to know if that person broke into the house, they would be licked to death.

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Permalink Reply by debra on May 8, 2008 at 12:36pm

I forgot to add, big dogs make the best pillows !

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Permalink Reply by Jill on May 28, 2008 at 5:23pm

We rescued our big boy when he was three and had spent his whole life (once he wasn't a cute fuzzy puppy any more) chained up outside in a pen in Colorado. He weighed only 64 lbs when my husband brought him home. He rode for 8 hrs in the back seat of a Chevy Malibu, because we didn't know a new kid would be in the back seat on the way home. He was patient and very good on the trip home. When we got him here we discovered he couldn't eat! Saw a doggie neurologist and were told that it was a nerve problem that would go away. We fed him rice and hamburger, because he couldn't chew. We weaned him off that and onto hard food when he could finally chew again. A year later, he weighed 101 1/2! He is 3/4 Great Pyrenees and 1/4 shepherd. We named him Conan because we thought he would be a real terror - but he has never been. He has adapted to living in the house beautifully, learned to tolerate our little male poodle-terrier mix, likes the MinPin, the cats, and my husband, and worships me. He is strong and loving and protects all of us. He warms my heart with one look from those big brown eyes. He goes to the groomers twice a year and they want to take him home. I guess the best thing about our big boy is how patiently he has taught all of us to fall in love with him.

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Permalink Reply by Lee on May 28, 2008 at 7:01pm

Hi Jill.......your last line says it all 'taught all of you to fall in love with him'
Sounds like a big hunka love. Enjoy ! Lee

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Permalink Reply by Karin on July 18, 2008 at 9:10am

No matter what the size all dogs are cool. But the choclate Lab down the street named cooper is cool. When I make my daily visit to him he, can actually stand up and hug me! soooo cute. He is so big compared to my 30 pound medium sized boy.

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Permalink Reply by Vicky Terreros on July 23, 2008 at 4:17am

I love reading all the comments about big dogs :) It seems that the owners are so proud of them.
Hope we can share more stories about our big boys and girls :)
Vicky

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Permalink Reply by Vicky Terreros on July 23, 2008 at 4:18am

This is the last pic of my big baby :)

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Permalink Reply by Karin on July 23, 2008 at 4:41am

Oh What a beautiful big dog! Love his eyes! Looks so sweet!

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