I previously owned a Yorkie (had to give away because where I live)that was like my child. I often dog sit family members pets (Yorkie and Bichon) in which I walk/feed/bathe for about 2 weeks at a time. Not afraid of big breed dogs.The bigger they are,the bigger their hearts are! If im not familiar with the breed I love the research and learn more about them Dogs are not just pets,they are our family too.