Ever hear of big dog syndrome? Sure I just made the term up fifteen minutes ago but that doesn’t make it any less real.
We’ve all heard of Little Dog Syndrome. Little dogs coping big attitudes with larger dogs, getting excitable, jumping or heightened aggression towards people or other dogs. This is normally thanks to them being small in size. Hence the name.
However! Big dog syndrome is much different. As the proud owner of a 110 pound half breed I have come to learn that big dogs are actually REALLY cuddly. As terrifying as he may seem when racing to me from across my acre and a half yard in three point five seconds all he wants is to cuddle!
And sit in my lap.
Hence how big dog syndrome came into being.
Big dogs are small at heart. They want to sit in your lap, hog the bed and snuggle up on stormy nights. No problem. No trouble. Too bad they are just a little bit too big!!!!
I mean sure it isn’t that big a deal when my dog comes over and desides to rest his rump on my leg. Sure my leg starts going numb after a while but who cares? What’s wrong with loose of limb or lack of blood circulation as long as your oversized lapdog is happy!
Big dog syndrome, as offically defined by me ten minutes ago is: when large dogs fail to realize their true size and cause minor but adorable problems. At least their heart’s in the right place!
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