I love larger dogs but I have nothing against smaller breeds. I'm the type to love all the animals, haha! Personally I'd just get a dog from larder lines since they're big, soft and warm! I live in a country where it's cold for the most part of the year so it would be nice to have something to cuddle with on a cold night. If I'd live in a country where you wouldn't have to freeze constantly, I'd probably get a smaller dog since I can't stand to take large dogs to their long walks! Also, smaller dogs would drown in the snow we get, and I definitely don't want that to happen!