On a bit of a side note, a family of hawks nests in the woods adjacent to
our agility classes. On several occasions, both Debi and I have seen them
come low and circle over small dogs, then lift away again when they
realise
there are humans near. On one occasion, when a Chihuahua was in a class,
Debi said the bird circled for an extended period of time, apparently
waiting for an opportunity. (She made a point of staying near the dog and
keeping half an eye on the hawk.)


Yep. Hawks and owls can and do take small animals of almost any type. I'm
sure to them a chihuahua is some rather bizarre looking rabbit. It's all
just a potential food source. Something I don't worry about with the
dobes...