Yes you are right about the little dogs-lol most seem to suffer from delusions of grandeur, given the number that have a go at my old fella, who has eaten bigger bones than they are.
Luckily he is so placid but very nervous around Jack Russells.

Funny today we met 3 Irish Wolfhounds on our walk and my big boy looked positively small. They are truly gentle giants.

Each and every dog has something to offer,no we can never replace the special bond in our hearts with a particular dog, nor should we try to replace them,but the joy and fun of starting off with a new buddy makes it all worthwhile.

I have been banned from seeing Marley, when I lost my last Lab I walked around like a Panda for months. I couldn't even tak about him for ages, now my new dog is getting to the stage when decisions are coming I thank God for each good day with him.

Have you contacts for any of Duncans litter owners, maybe someone had a bitch they bred. Although there are plenty of dogs needing loving homes here I am sure it is a world wide problem.