Jake is not okay with small dogs if they bark or growl in his face. He will retaliate. He is fine with my daughter-in-laws 4lb chihuahua, but in public, if a small dog runs up to him growling or barking, he lunges for them. I have learned to avoid small dogs, when I am out with him and to make sure that I have a hand on his collar, not leash. I have had them round the endcap at Petsmart right in his face and the only thing I could do was lift his front end off the floor and move him away. I have pushed them away with my foot, when they tried to follow. I have also had owners yell at me for pushing their little baby. I had one lady that kept yelling at me, I turned around and offered to let Jake go, if she was ready to assume responsiblity for the consequences. Her dog was just the right size for a small snack. I don't think he would really eat them, but I am not willing to take the chance. He is fine with my cats, but they are ours.
Kathy