She is also affiliated with the Veterinary Information Network Inc. , an international online service for veterinary professionals. Some people who adore small dogs are scared of large ones. For practicality, size is the first fac tor you should look at when choosing a dog, if for no other reason than figuring out the cost difference between keeping a dog that eats one-quarter cup of quibble a day vs. one that eats 10 cups. The bigger a dog gets, the more food it eats and the more waste it produces. Big dogs are harder to handle, more likely to knock over your toddler or your grandmother, more capable of destroying your home, more likely to inflict a serious injury should they decide to bite.
Large dogs are harder to travel with, and more expensive to leave behind with a sitter or kennel.
If you don't own your own home, you may find it nearly impossible to secure housing that accepts a large dog. You can give a small dog a bath in the kitchen sink, without straining your back lifting. They're no trouble to walk, even for small children. Food costs are low. Your walk is a rapid trot for them, so exercise is easy.