[nagdu] tall dogs was Dog Breeds

[Tracy Carcione]

Hmmm.  I strongly prefer small dogs.  Ben is 21.5 inches, or he was last
time he was measured.  He spends a lot of time under bus seats, or in
smallish taxis, or in small restaurants.  I want a dog who's easy to keep
out of the way and fit into small places.  I have never noticed any
balance trouble with small dogs, and I've had 3 in a row.  Yesterday we
were out walking, and hit an icy patch.  I had to kind of lean back and
use Ben's counterpull to not lose my balance.  He's small but he's strong,
and he did it just fine.  But if I'm doing a lot of walking on rough
ground, like hiking in the mountains, I like to have a stout stick for
balance.  I have weak ankles.
And you should see Ben when we fly somewhere!  He curls up under the seat
and goes into stuffed animal mode.  He barely moves.  It's wonderful.
Anyway, I really love small dogs.  It's a strong preference I state when
I'm applying for a new one.
Tracy


> Dar,
>
> Monty is about 27 inches tall and 82 pounds.  Belle is 24 inches tall and
> 75
> pounds.    So no small dogs here! *smile*
>
> I much prefer Monty's height.  It is so much more comfortable when walking
> with him.  The pull is almost entirely straight forward, instead of
> forward
> and down.  I'm not sure I'm describing that so it makes sense.   I do also
> feel more steady on ice and uneven surfaces with him because I can use him
> for balance if I need it.
>
> I haven't taken him many places that have required him to fit into small
> spots yet.  I'm anticipating that it won't be that much different than it
> was with Belle.  although she is a bit smaller, he is better at curling
> up.
>
> I don't fly or do that much traveling that it will be a frequent ongoing
> issue.  I do much, much more walking in rough, off road conditions.  So
> for
> me the bigger dog is very much appreciated.
>
> JMHO
> Julie
>
>
>
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