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Originally Posted by Fore!
I have to agree with you that it’s not always the size of the dog. We rescued a Pekingese. He bit a friend, my husband, small minor bites, however the third time he literally attacked my arm. He bit me in several places. He was friendly with other dogs, however one never knew when he would “turn” on us, so unfortunately after about $2000 in expenses of supplies, special food, vet bills, training and my Urgent Care visit, we retuned him to the rescue shelter. They adopted him out again to a lady with a young ( appears about 8) child! I did report it to the appropriate people.
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Rescue dogs appear to be a good solution to unwanted pets. But, as you have reported all that was accomplished was a "passing along" of a problem pet. Yes, it itself lives on for a little longer, but look at the cost in time and $ to yourselves, the previous owners, and the next owners and maybe future owners. The dog is like a 3-time loser and has left a wake of sadness and costs. Small dogs are bred for their smallness, regardless of temperament. Medium-sized modern dog breeds like Spaniels are more likely to be bred for good temperament. Best to buy a puppy at about 6 weeks from birth (read up in the dog books about why 6 weeks) and choose a medium-sized breed known for good temperament. That will save you long term costs and give more satisfaction.