When I first found out that my neighbors had three dachsunds and a Yorkie, I was not thrilled. They are very yappy, but since I've spent more time with them, I've come to love them. I was never a fan of small dogs, but they've changed my mind. They still act like they've never seen me before in their lives when I'm out in the backyard, but when they can get close to me and realize who I am, they're very loving and affectionate. And Noel, one of the female dachsunds, is my favorite. She listens to me better than she does her owners. I've offered to take her off of their hands, but they won't give her up.
"They still act like they've never seen me before in their lives when I'm out in the backyard, but when they can get close to me and realize who I am, they're very loving and affectionate."
They sound like good alarm dogs, then. For a lot of people, a small dog is all they can handle. That's especially true for older folks, who don't have the strength needed to handle a larger dog. But, even a small dog can sound the alarm when a stranger approaches, and that's a good thing.
Cats aren't so good at that. They tend to dive under the nearest piece of furniture when danger appears. Oh well.