dogs that are small for their weight

[heritage]

I have noticed a few bloodlines that tend to throw dogs that have a relatively small frame for their weight. Now we have probably all seen dogs that seem extra large for their weight. One would assume this would be a tactical advantage in an athletic competition. So would the opposite be true? Is a small, dense frame a disadvantage? Has anyone had a dog with this small type frame that has excelled? Thanks for the input.

[Officially Retired]

Actually, my dogs tend to be small for their size, but they also tend to be very strong for their weight (especially if they have Coca Cola or Silverback in them).

Being huge for the weight can definitely be an advantage, but some dogs who are small for the weight, and very sturdy and cagy, can get in the mouth/bottom of the jaw, and really befuddle a more gangly-type dog.

Other times, a longer dog can hold a smaller one out and really dominate ... so it just depends on the dogs.

Jack

[FrostyPaws]

Factor in also that some larger dogs for the weight simply have no idea how to use that size to their advantage. A larger dog may have a tougher time throwing a smaller dog due to not being able to reach his normal spots he likes to choose.

[OGDOGG]

Sometimes it's not the dog that came in smaller, but the wrong weight he was matched at and how that dog was conditioned that made him smaller.
But then there are the small, big bone dogs ,who are short both ways..now those are the ones who has to be smart and know how to stay out of trouble.

[OGDOGG]

http://www.apbt.online-pedigrees.com/public/printPedigree.php?dog_id=369789
http://www.apbt.online-pedigrees.com/public/printPedigree.php?dog_id=238958
These two are that type of dog, short, big bone. But they are very smart. When they're in trouble, they would surgically dismantle the hogs nose. Not only are they smart, they also have above average mouth and will go until their wheels fall off. So if you bring in a small dog, that's what he'll need: deep game-so he could keep going, mouth-to dismantle their mouth cause sooner or later yours gonna get mopped by the bigger hog and when that happens the hogs mouth was already gone. Most important smarts-to know when to stay out of trouble.
If he doesn't have those three traits, his chances are slim.

[Officially Retired]

Agreed. One of the key traits I breed for is defensive smarts ... and a face/mouth/nose style ... with alot of compact, extra body strength ... and they will almost always out-scratch the competition.