i love dogs how about you? i've had both large and small dogs in my life so far.
I've mostly had large dogs. What are small dog like?
Small dogs are typically easy to maintain but have a ton more engery than large dogs.  The large dogs you've had, have any of them resembled wolves, like mamalute(sp) or husky?
No, I've had labs and golden retrievers. Very energetic but not hunters.
i've always wanted a golden retriever, i've just been a bit intimidated by the size.  i'm assuming your golden retrievers liked to hunt and play in the pool?
Definitely play by the pool, but not much of a hunter. He was super friendly and not that smart, but a great companion. I'd suggest goldens for families and people who want dogs that give lots of attention rather than working or hunting dogs.
yeah the dogs i've always had were always not that bright. beagles were same.  would also love to have a border collie, if I recall they are one of the smarter specices of dog