My little guy is all of 17 pounds, but he does like to bark at strangers on the street. Once he knows who's a regular and who is not, he stops barking when he sees you on the street.
I have no doubt that the time will come when even the dachshund falls victim to the "I felt threatened for my safety" excuse by today's police.
-PJ
We have a Chihuahua who is very protective. He’s also very fast and hard to catch if he’s on the run. Sheriff’s deputy came to the house one evening to deliver some papers to my nephew, and the young niece answered the door and let the deputy in. Didn’t think to restrain the dog first. Little speedy growls, barks and runs after the deputy and nips her pant leg. She said he bit her, but I didn’t see any bite. Both the deputy and the Chihuahua lived.