Why are people afraid of mice and rats and not dogs, which are bigger?

Question

Why are people afraid of mice and rats and not dogs, which are bigger?

Answer 1

I hate dogs but think mice are cute...

Answer 2

Mice and rats are rodents and are more likely to carry rabies than dogs. since they are smaller, they are more difficult to see  and run away from them faster . Also their teeth are sharper than dogs.

Answer 3

I think for me it's the fact that rodents are germ carrying, biting, little monsters . . . I despise them!

Dogs are loyal and loving, them I love back.

Answer 4

Well because most all mice and rats live in such unclen environments that they care dieasies and dogs don't.

Answer 5

beacuse mice and rats thrive in an unclean environment,

and are thought of as disease-infested while dogs are 'a man's best friend'