I have owned and loved dearly 2 poodles,a westhighland terrier and a caboodle also grew up with 2 lassie collies plus cats at same time. I walk them each day and now enjoy them on my bed.
Small dogs are now easier to handle. I'm in my eighties and have time to enjoy looking after people's fur babies but think I shouldn't start with a baby as sad to leave them. I could also walk or take them to a dog park when needed. I still play bowls which I enjoy and not with the oldies ha.
I have a dog park and lake to walk around close by.
I have sat a poodle boarder collie, terrier and for while the owners are overseas....