Well...I guess the truth is after I'm thinking harder about it, Merlin is not in any danger from your small dogs. But smaller tortoises are...look u0p dogs and torts in the index...you will not believe itAlso, please explain why danger for my dogs with my Sulcatta. Literally Merlin seeks them out and they lay there together. However my 3 dogs are 10 lbs and 17 lbs and are house dogs that only go out to "bathroom" and usually in my side yard where Merlin is not kept. Merlin walks up and down the fence trying to be with them. He is an interesting creature. When I made out my will, my first item is my 2 goats and Merlin! They will have a great place with $ needed to take care of there every need...as well all know Merlin will outlive us all!