It’s kind of funny to me how often I see No One Likes Tall Pets in pet whump, and I get it. But, if we’re going for full pet/Pet comparison, I’ve known a lot of people with dogs bigger than they are. I’ve had a dog bigger than I am, both in weight and height/length.
For your consideration, it’s a powerful feeling to be in control of something that if it didn’t love you, or if you lost control of it, could easily rip you apart. Though I suppose that shows up with fighting dog or guard dog Pets.
You´re so right and I´m glad you said it.
Look, I´ve had dogs big enough to look like donkeys dressed up as dogs (bless that kid who said that). They can rip you to shreds if they´re well trained and are taller than any adult when they stand in their hind legs. They are scary looking and people WILL move away when they see them.
What people often don´t know about this big scary dogs, is that they´re idiots who will nose your arm until you pet them and would rather nap all day than anything else. They can be so tame, a fricking chihuahua can declare himself the leader of the pack.
Scary dog privileges are just a facade to the sweet, tame cuties they are. With full training? They´re just lanky boys with an overly large body and too little energy to pull on their leash.