7 Things to Know About Having Small Dogs
Growing up, I was a card-carrying lover of large canines. My 100- pound Terrier mix was great to go running with — and according to my parents, “ way more dog-like” than small dogs like Toy Poodles. But as I grew older, I realized that daily strolls and stressful vet visits with huskier hounds get somewhat exhausting. I also realized that streamlined, fuel- efficient cars weren ’t necessarily optimized for, say, Great Danes. So over the years I’ve parented, fostered, and absolutely adored a succession of progressively smaller dogs . Small-breed dogs are perfectly comfortable in condos and apartments, they don’t dominate the furniture and they’re easier to lift and carry in the event of illness or injury. One thing I’ve noticed, however, is that little dogs come with their own set of tricky tribulations: Cute Shih Tzu puppy on a couch." width="600" height="397" /> Cute Shih Tzu puppy . Photography by Shutterstock. 1. Little dogs are easier to lose — even ...