My small dog acts like a giant. Why do little dogs have big personalities?

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Why does my dog Toby act giant but he is small? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 7 years and 5 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Dogs do not think in terms of body size but in terms of attitude and assertiveness. This is why a little chihuahua acts like the big honcho and can sometimes drive away a bigger dog, unless the bigger dog has just as big or a bigger ego.

My small dog acts like a giant. Why do little dogs have big personalities?

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