Five large men and the little dogs they love | Big Men, Small Dogs

In Big Men, Small Dogs, meet five large men and the little dogs they love. #CBCShortDocs
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Eric, Steve, Dax, Sean and Nate all attract attention when they walk their dogs. People stare, whisper, laugh, smile and even stop their cars to take photographs. Why?
Because the men are over six feet tall and their dogs barely reach their ankles.
Most people assume that the dogs must belong to a girlfriend or a wife - but these five guys are adamant that they chose (and love!) their dogs.
Through their stories, we come to understand how much these little dogs mean to these men, and that size really doesn’t matter.
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[@GarethBushMusic]

I love this so much. I'm only 6'0 but have 2 chihuahuas. To people who say they're not "real dogs," would you say humans under 5'2 aren't real people?

[@bcaye]

Gareth Bush, thanks. I'm 4'11", lol. Have served in the military, worked in healthcare over 3 decades-tell me I'm not relevant. Dogs are dogs.

[@kk-cp8jy]

Gareth Bush ĺ

[@liizzset]

Lol. You too bad. Lol. 🤣. Simply hilarious here.

[@WaitWhat99]

Theyre not either 🤣🤣🤣

[@JF-NYC-NJ-Girl]

Thank you Gareth for loving your doggies!

[@rainbowroit226]

When we rescued are Yorkie my six-foot-tall husband said I don't want this tiny dog in the house keep her away from me I don't want to accidentally hurt her. 10 minutes later I walk in the room she's on his chest and he's whispering who's Daddy's Little princess 😂😂

[@avivamae5171]

My Dad and my husband, both very outwardly masculine "man's man" type guys have fallen for small dogs and now each of them has a Chihuahua. All it took was for them to meet a Chihuahua that needed a home and see how much personality they have and love to give. Now both of their lives revolve around their tiny dogs and it really warms my heart. I really wish there wasn't this silly sizeism towards small dogs, they are such wonderful creatures deserving of our love.

[@vanthituyetdo4757]

These men are real men that can see a big heart inside a tiny body and not being afraid of what cliché people think. I respect that 👏

[@TalentHounds]

I get lots of big guys stopping to say hi to my pug. I think it shows confidence and kindness.

[@Megidramon]

As a 6'1" guy with a puppy just barely over a foot at the shoulder, that lady at the end is 100% correct.

[@valklingfriendofallthings5317]

I'm 6'7" and 310lb and I have a little corgi. She wins all the doggie costume contests, she is a super star. :-)

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Too many people get dogs as an accessory. Something to make them look a certain way. These guys just met the dog and felt that connection and that's the best reason to adopt a furry friend ❤ They seem like most loving pet owners.

[@MR-tn5kv]

Surprisingly, in Mexico, which is a very macho culture, men have no issues with having little dogs

[@culio544]

It's mostley because they are free from the streets chihuahua is literally a state in mexico where the breed got it's name . They are street dogs

[@Kurohitsuji365]

I’m a 6’2” tall and about 240 pounds asian and I like poodles. They are smart, don’t smell bad, don’t shed their fur and also don’t drool like crazy.

[@verolly31]

I have a mini poodle. Grey. Extremely intelligent. Too smart she gets bored and need mental stimulation.

[@Kurohitsuji365]

V Llly My family had two. Bobby was a middle size poodle. Very smart. And Spike was a toy poodle who loved to be carried like a baby (belly up). It was very funny to see their personalities.

[@thisisrivera1]

Im 6'1 and have a small poodle too

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Smart dogs! 🐩❤

[@katebadley5464]

I received a Chi as a child- he lived to be 23 years old. All heart, that little guy. Miss you Fudgie ❤️

[@Tailionis]

What did you do to keep her alive so long? Did she ever have any major health problems.

[@leonardw5487]

no matter the size, they are still dogs inside - loyal, affectionate and caring

[@Bichonfrise369]

A dog is a dog.

[@irisalfonsogiebus2006]

This reminded me so much of my husband and our 2 chi’s. Especially when the 1 guy is putting the harness on his lil girl. Hubby struggles with that one all the time. I love the guy that says “ he needed a house and I gave him a fuckin’ house ok?” LOL! This was a very welcome refuge from day-to-day politics down here in the lower 50.

[@serahicks2286]

This entire mini-doc was smilefest for me. When that "skunk" was doing zoomies in the snow, I lost it. Thank you for sharing this amazing itty bitty glimpse into love is love.

[@avivamae5171]

I love tiny dog zoomies!! My Chihuahua has a pretty regular routine that we stick to and he gets a lot of time outside to run but still every single night around 11 he gets a crazy case of the zoomies. He grabs his stuffed Fox puts it in front of me and asks me to throw it across the apartment for him. Then he chases it and runs around like crazy carrying a way to big toy around like a prize. Small dog zoomies are great especially for apartment dwellers like me and they warm my heart. Big dog zoomies are great too of course!

[@serahicks2286]

@@avivamae5171 I can totally picture that! Thanks for sharing your Zoomies Story! :D Have a great day! :)

[@JTIV]

One of the dogs in the video I belive came from a Texas Chihuahua Rescue. I adopted two Chihuahua's from the same Rescue. My father in law kids me that real dogs are working dogs. I retort back, my two Chi's are in fact working dogs, they keep mice away. Have yet to see a mouse. Don't think he is buying it. Rescue Chi's are great companions, they have a log to give. These rescued Chi's, who now have homes, are living their big dream.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Chihuahuas are the second most euthanized dogs after the pit bulls. Blessings to anyone who adopts these breeds ❤

[@snooooopycomehome]

All of these men and their dogs are charming!

[@SMtWalkerS]

This film is just great; I loved it! I had big dogs when I was young. They were running companions, hiking companions, and great buddies. Now, I'm old, and I have small dogs. When my last big dog was sick, I was carrying around an 90 pound dog to take her in and out and to the vet. Now, my little dogs are my walking companions, my gardening companions, my couch buddies. The same friendly companionship in a little package, and easy to carry. I've loved all my dogs, and I am grateful I had all my dogs in my life. These men have love and companionship and a good buddy. A dog is a dog is a dog. How wonderful for all concerned!

[@jmadden7270]

We just lost our 70 pound shepherd. We have a 70 pound lab mix who is 12, and a 6 pound chi who is almost 14. We are definitely downsizing. The chi was our last addition to the family and hadn't seen a vet in about 6 years before she was handed over to us.

[@SMtWalkerS]

@@jmadden7270 Sorry about your shepherd. Your little remaining pack is definitely geriatric! It's great that you take such good care of your dogs. Hope your pups have many more years with you. I am enjoying my 4 little knuckleheads.

[@suparadaphillips6213]

Imma need a whole feature length film of this

[@eliasbbuilding7716]

Am 6.2 and I have a chihuahua and she is very lovable. I had a big king corso but he passed and I rescued her after that

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Nice! That's quite a switch. The little guys can have big, bold personalities which makes up for their size. Heard cane corsos as smart dogs. What are they like?

[@karinavt95]

This is so freaking ADORABLE

[@claire2369]

'it's just a dog who needed a home, and i gave him a f****** home' preach

[@davidking3311]

When I was a kid we had a chihuahua that no one but my grandmother could pet, pick up or play with, what a fun pet he was .

[@luiletulip]

If it's your dog, it's your dog

[@gretaweiss6802]

Did anyone else notice the director’s name? CAT Mills! 😹😹

[@danseabreeze1404]

I've seen women with ALL sized dogs and no one is shocked! Why the shock with men?

[@cacampbell3654]

Double standard.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Stereotypes. Men get a lot of sh*t for having little dogs because supposedly it means they're less masculine. Glad that's slowly fading. On another note, some women handle large dogs really well. Have you ever watched "Girl with the Dogs" KZbin channel? She's a groomer that handles giant breeds!

[@mcapril291]

This is cute. I think people also tend to look at single men with cats the same way.

[@valklingfriendofallthings5317]

They need to do the sequel in Provincetown. Lots of large men with tiny dogs there. :-P

[@chihuahuagirl128]

I'm a woman, and all I've known is medium & large sized dogs, I have yet to have a small dog. I plan on going for a chihuahua cuz they're so FREAKING cute!

[@joshuasanchez6511]

I just got a chiuaha/yorky mix and i get compliments everyday i take him for a walk haha Love it !

[@watson-tv]

This video was exactly what i needed

[@Michelle-ps3dx]

I miss seeing my dad 6’2 solid French guy walking and playing with our tiny chihuahua…. The best 🙏

[@djsaintmusic7819]

Guy in beginning says “if it’s shorter than a lab it’s not a ‘real dog.” Bruh beagles are LITERALLY hunting dogs.

[@cherryblossom415]

I love this so much. My husband is 6'1 n big dark n handsome n we have a yorkie and he loves our furry baby as much as are bald baby lol

[@timwalcott6268]

I’m not a large man just older gen. My service pup Butkus is 12 lbs of loving loyalty to a guy that cares for his pup more than most will ever know.

[@metro3692]

Large Man , Little dog, Waaaaaaaaaaay Cooooooooooool.

[@lullabybin]

this makes me so happy and giddy inside, I love this video

[@chrisho1499]

lmost dropped the dog at the end lmao

[@xeniahaberditz5472]

This made my day 😍🐕

[@karenbrown4524]

I love this video and I watched it twice. Thank you for giving this to the world. 👨 ❤ 🐕 So much love.

[@crism3lo]

I have 3 and would have many more if I could afford the care they need.

[@JF-NYC-NJ-Girl]

Absolutely love these men. Period.

[@brianleabo6295]

I'm 6"1 and have two chihuahuas and love them . I also have two German Shepherds. But the little one run the big dogs . I well always have 2 Chihuahuas

[@PDogB]

Yea! I love them all!

[@lesleybirchard6728]

LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@dananthony6258]

I dead wife who left me with her chihuahua just pasted 4 weeks ago . I had to buy another chihuahua puppy. I cant imagine life without a chihuahua.

[@magentaangel5531]

I love Chihuahuas, they are the most adorable, cutest little dogs with big personalities. I have a Chihuahua x Jack Russell and she is my baby. Well done to you guys for having these small, beautiful doggies.

[@jmadden7270]

We think that's the mix my mom has. The jack is obvious but she was brought in with a female chi that was older than her and might have been her mama. Her parents went to a nursing home and family took both dogs to a pound. My mom fell in love with lady, and they've been together for a couple years now

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Love this! ❤ I wasn't into small dogs either until I got one. Believe me - some of these little guys have a huge personalities! Never judge a book by its cover.

[@cacampbell3654]

Well done CBC Docs!!!! 🌟🎉👌🏾🥰🤗💪🏽❤️🐕🏋🏽‍♂️

[@ShoppeeHolic]

This is so cute.

[@amymcgonegal3113]

My 5lb chi is my personal shadow but my 275lb hubby is the real suck up to her!

[@verolly31]

Amy McGonegal I know my poodle too. I backup and always end up smacking her in the face with my feet

[@Smabbles12]

men with lil dogs are my aesthetic.... not enough videos with this

[@M3ta1]

Small dogs ARE REAL DOGS. Could you imagine if we said that small people under 5'2 arent real people? Funny thing is there are people who think like that.

[@Dregel]

I hate the Paris Hilton effect on these poor animals. Women carrying them around as accessoars completly destroying their bones and muscles. Chihuahuas are a strong breed. My rescue is a real alpha. He can jump half across my livingroom. He once slept on a pitbulls head throughout an entire night to show him who was the boss and I take him into hard terrain in the forest. We can walk for hours. He has muscles that makes even his vet impressed. Our neighbours dog can´t even walk for 30 minutes before collapsing. It´s a german shepard. His family never walks him, just let him stay in the yard. Breed don´t matter. How you treat them means everything. Chihuahuas are no more lapdogs than other breeds. Sorry for my bad english but it´s not my first language.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Paris Hilton effect 😂. I heard carrying around little dogs is how they develop Napoleon Complexes. I have a chi mix and know what you mean. These little dogs can have huge personalities. Your English is fine BTW.

[@jmadden7270]

Mine is a sturdy little dog at almost 14. She has slowed down, but she is still a spunkyy little snuggle monster

[@leesvision]

im not that big a guy, only 5 ft 5, i have alot of tattoos, piercings and a mohawk, and a tattoo artist by trade, but i have a little 6 lb choxie and she is the light of my life 🙂 she is very much daddy's girl 🙂

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Aww! This sounds sweet ❤ Glad the men/big dog stereotype is fading and guys are more open to these little doggos. They can have big personalities!

[@kmw0185]

Good lawd Eric is 🔥

[@heavenlyseeker1]

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

[@dustinfisher29]

I can relate.... I am over 6feet and my dog is a scruffy brussles griffon....

[@ryanbeltran9413]

All Dog breeds are like Pokémon. They are all cool for me as someone who has gotten into dogs since my family got our Golden Retriever a year ago. I would say though that I most likely get a small dog if I had a girlfriend or was married and was planning or have kids than if I’m single. Still dogs like Boston Terriers, Cavaliers, and some poodle mixes are really cool and yes cute to me. I would still consider getting them if I was single especially something like a Boston. Has a cool look and is also cute especially in the puppy stage. Also small dogs argaubly could be easier than many big dog breeds. This is why you see Pitbulls in shelters or other big high energy dogs because people think big dogs are lazier or just want the status symbol like how girls seem to get small dogs for cuteness. Dogs can fit whatever personality you want, if they fit your personality and you fit their demands. Most importantly it’s the bond and connection that is most important with a dog like it is with your family, friends, who you love, girlfriend/boyfriend, Husband/Wife, kids, etc.

[@johnhall4382]

very cute

[@lockergr]

To the guy in burgundy, I'm single and female... 🤣

[@camillaholst7321]

Love that!! ❤

[@marc_from_seasideca2378]

The size of the dog a man has doesn't make him manly. How a man treats his dog makes him manly.

[@victoriamayers6613]

This is Priceless ❤️ Thank you

[@lizarosa156]

The biggest strongest real dudes are comfortable with thier feminine side. Like all my uncle's are super strong from WW2 and many war heroes that are able to cry at sufferings and very sweet to animals. All sides if my family taught me super compassion and I l 🥰 adore my family for thier nurturing nature's. I don't understand all the evil coldness in world. It's needs not tolerated and be a voice for the least of these. Animals are most margaarnalized least of these. Animals are emotional support great souls that need our protection

[@rockchick0367]

I loved this, so refreshing!

[@catmills4775]

Tiny dogs!

[@Bertoboy41]

I think it makes them look hotter in my opinion.

[@Minotaur-ey2lg]

I’m not a tall man, but I am “lumberjackesque”. I get the weirdest looks when I walk my rat terrier alongside my english mastiff. People assume I’m looking after my girlfriends terrier.

[@tenzingyuthok8078]

im terrified with small dogs, ive lived with big dogs my whole life, however, it the small ones that bite or instigate a fight.

[@zzz.p9]

damm, what the blonde lady had said. Preach it.

[@Noble_Isaac]

A dog is a dog. Anyone who said otherwise is ignorant and not a good dog owner.

[@patatafia3031]

Aw.

[@jamesdalton3082]

I'm 6'2" and my dog is 6" at the shoulder and 17" long. Yea, it's a weenie dog!

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Do you have Weiner dog races in your neck of the woods?

[@kathryndavenport2725]

REAL MEN LOVE CHIHUAHUAS!

[@eminempreg]

Honestly I could care less about big tough guys who get big dogs to seem touched and demean small dogs. All dogs are great. I can understand having a preference. Personally I like bigger dogs, more dog to hug. But like you're commiting to a new family member it's not a show piece like some of these people act like

[@karabellaellaellaella]

I want Eric 🥰

Tiny dogs ARE real dogs, you just aren't a real man.

[@taratabor]

Alright!

[@michelesimko7541]

Dogs and owners often have similar medical conditions I am tol by vet

[@hahm99]

Build a wall for those chihuahuas!

[@peachylady]

What kind of dog is chicot????

[@catmills4775]

He's a chihuahua mix, but I don't think they know what the rest of the mix it :(

[@trashbag6406]

Guys who like small dogs are walking green flags

[@SuperPopem]

So where are the tough guys in this video?

[@aceseightsazhvacsparkyandg8138]

I love someone to tell me my blue Chihuahua is not a real dog. It well make me mad and his german shepherd brother and sister . I'm 6'2" and 265 and the story about a little girl putting their feet on my foot . Is just what my little girl did she was going to be my x-wifes dog but she know how to pick and picked me. And was my PTSD dog.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

It's strange how that kind of dog/human spiritual connection happens. They just know what you need.

[@kaylaglenn7631]

Next we need to see small woman with big dogs. Lol

[@chrisk6945]

So we're gatekeeping for dogs as well? Wth is "they're not real dogs" supposed to mean.? Can't people just mind their own business. Don't thinkI've ever had an opinion on the size of anyone else's dog and why they might have it with them. People are so lame. The lady at 8:03...SPOT ON!

[@larchman4327]

women like men with little dogs for some reason.

[@Louloupetals]

Some of the comments the people in the video are saying. They sound so ignorant.

[@e.rosehuttner2681]

1. Big men doting on tiny dogs is HAWT. 2. Dont give me this toxic masc. BS that men can't have small dogs and still be 'manly'. Y'all can walk right out the door w that crappy attitude.

[@koopametalpack]

I`m totally cool with small doggos, BUT, those socks man, those are girl sock 1:23

[@BuzzLiteBeer]

I know this is meant to be heart-warming, but when I see tiny dogs, I still just see yappy annoying rats that aren't nearly as affectionate or intelligent as larger dogs. Small brains often translate to stupid dogs.

[@dindinprivate3477]

You have obviously never owned a small dog.

[@Bchulo88]

7:06

[@vangu2918]

Any small that is like that was made that way by the person who owns them. Size does not equate to intelligence.

[@dougn2350]

I owned two Chihuahuas. They weren't the least bit yappy or nervous. I loved them both.

[@mthafk1961]

Seems like you ain't very intelligent

[@ryanbeltran9413]

All Dog breeds are like Pokémon. They are all cool for me as someone who has gotten into dogs since my family got our Golden Retriever a year ago. I would say though that I most likely get a small dog if I had a girlfriend or was married and was planning or have kids than if I’m single. Still dogs like Boston Terriers, Cavaliers, and some poodle mixes are really cool and yes cute to me. I would still consider getting them if I was single especially something like a Boston. Has a cool look and is also cute especially in the puppy stage. Also small dogs argaubly could be easier than many big dog breeds. This is why you see Pitbulls in shelters or other big high energy dogs because people think big dogs are lazier or just want the status symbol like how girls seem to get small dogs for cuteness. Dogs can fit whatever personality you want, if they fit your personality and you fit their demands. Most importantly it’s the bond and connection that is most important with a dog like it is with your family, friends, who you love, girlfriend/boyfriend, wife/husband, kids, etc.