Friend Criticizes Redditor For Getting Small Dog Despite Already Having Three Larger Breeds

"All of our dogs are well-trained and friendly, but she said that doesn't matter."

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• Published in Interesting
• March 1, 2024

Discussions about favorite breeds and sizes often spark spirited debates, especially when it comes to big breeds and smaller ones. Some believe that these size differences pose challenges to harmonious relationships among our pet dogs.

However, it's heartening to know that big dogs and small dogs can indeed find common ground and enjoy each other's company. It's true that big dogs have the capacity to interact positively with their smaller counterparts.

If your big-hearted pup has only known the company of larger dogs until now, encountering a smaller dog might require a bit of caution at first. However, if your dog generally demonstrates good play manners and understands the art of polite interaction, they'll likely adapt their play style once they grasp the size disparities.

People have witnessed how well big dogs can socialize with smaller ones, but others firmly believe that small dogs could get hurt. Over at the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit, a Redditor mentioned that they get dogs for their children as soon as they're mature enough.

One of the kids wanted a smaller breed, so that's what the original poster (OP) got her kid. When the OP told her friend about it, she was shocked.

She believed it was cruel to introduce such a small dog into a household with three massive ones. Despite the friend's concerns, the OP observed that their son's small dog seemed happy and got along well with the larger dogs.

The son's close bond with the little pup, marked by feeding and training, appeared to be driven by affection rather than fear. While the friend insisted the OP might be inconsiderate of the small dog's safety, the OP's husband expressed contentment as long as their son found joy.

After being criticized by her friend, the OP asks:

She got a small dog for her youngest son, who was mature enough to have a dog.

The family already owns three big dogs.

Her friend was shocked to find out that she brought it a small dog to a family that already owns bigger breeds.

The OP observes that there has been no problem between the small dog and bigger ones so far.

The friend told the OP the reason why the smaller dog is following her.

Many families have successfully blended big dogs and small dogs together.

More pet owners prove that small dogs are capable of being friendly with big dogs.

One Redditor even tells the community that their small dog prefers to hang out with the big bois.

Contrary to what the friend suggests, there isn't any real problem in the situation.

As long as the big dogs are well-trained, having a smaller dog added to the mix won't pose a problem.

The friend's criticisms are unfounded as she clearly has no idea about pack mentality.

The OP doesn't have to worry about what her friend is claiming. As long as she sees that small dog is doing great in the company of the bigger ones, there is no real issue here.

Even the community sees no problem in the situation. They have also witnessed that small dogs can get along with big dogs just fine.

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