Does a large/small dog know it's a large/small dog?
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My Mum's small dog certainly doesn't know its a small dog! It thinks its ten foot tall and bullet proof!
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Probably so
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As they lack a forebrain, I do not believe dogs are capable of that level of self awareness. My mom had a chihuahua that was absolutely convinced it was a rottweiler and could kick any dog's butt and I had a friend with a doberman that was scared to death of other dogs, cats, and even freaked out over grasshoppers.
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I don't think they have a clue regarding their size in relationship to people or other dogs. I have a Yorkie that goes after everything and everyone. He's only 3 1/2 lbs. but acts like he's a Pit Bull. He went after the cable guy when I had broadband installed. And the cable guy wanted to know if he'd bite him. I said he's all bark and no action. But thats the way it is with everyone. He really goes after the other dogs at the local dog park. It's pretty funny!
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only if they are being challenged by a dominant dog of larger stature do dogs (especially small ones) suddenly realize their size.
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no, I've seen a Chihuahua stand up to my huge Black Lab at the park.
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Not a clue. I had a 9lb lhasa-poo who was viciously attacked by a 100lb rottweiler. My little guy never gave up the fight, and ended up biting the rottie more than the rottie bit him. (we went to the same vet) He was a tough little dude who had no idea he was less than a foot tall.
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