I like larger dogs, too. But unfortunately I see so many people get big dogs when they don't have a big enough backyard or enough time to keep the dog occupied

The poor dog ends up bored as hell in a tiny yard not getting enough exercise or play.
That's why I have a little dog! I have a small yard and work full time so can't really take him for walks to exercise him but he's quite happy running around in our small yard. I got him from a shelter when he was 2 years old, they were going to put him down because they said he had health problems but I adopted him anyway and now he is 13 years old and going strong!