Small Sod Dog

We are the proud owners of a small and pugnacious little dog ! A Border Terrier ! - As can be immediately guessed from the name the breed originated from the English/Scottish Border country. The breed were originally to follow horses out hunting and follow the quarry to its lair - keeping it there and indicating its presence to allow the hunters to catch up and do the business ! Flashy (pet name given to him as he has a small white flash on his chest) - AKA "small sod dog" (not so pet name - as in "What the hell has that small sod dog done now !!!")or to give him his full title "Glebeheath Robin the hood" Has no idea that he is only 18 inches tall and about 15lbs (approx 7 kilos) soaking wet - which he usually is ! He is convinved that he is a fully grown Grizzly Bear - albeit in a very small suit. He is quite gregarious and likes other dogs of his own sort of size - but show him your Rottweiler, Ridgeback, Great Dane etc and he raises himself to his full height and starts shouting the canine equivalent of "Let me at him, I'll soon sor him out" Most owners think this is cute behaviour (But believe me - he is deadly serious and we have to drag him away kicking and swearing - and that's just me !!) I've tried talking to him, showing him how big he is in the mirror but he don't believe me either - The only way to dissuade him is the other great Border Terrier trait - Food ! - They have only two real cogs in their brains one to "attack mode" and the other to stomach ! So you have to bribe him with "Scrunchies" - sure enough that attracts his attention long enough for the 2 stone Akita to escape with its life ! - His is a "Small Sod Dog" but we love him to death !!