Dragons and Other Such Beasts

In my story, there is only one dragon - so far. His name is Alexander, and he's not what you'd expect. He is, well, to put it in a way anyone other than me would understand, kind of like an British Mushu. (From the movie Mulan.) He's about as big as my hand, is green, and can fly, although he likes perching on the MC's shoulder as well. He can talk, but only to his master/guardian (I haven't decided yet.) Everyone else just doesn't hear him. I always imagine him with a thick London accent, for some reason.

I suppose I just like fun-sized dragons!

But I was wondering, does this sound cliche at all? Not that I'd give up Al for the world, but I want to confirm that this doesn't sound like it's been done many times before.

-Kelcia

Actually, I don't think so. Small dragons haven't been done all that often.

I've only seen small dragons once, so I think you're in the clear! Little dragons, so long as they're not total Mushu copies, then you're fine.

Tony Shillitoe, an Australian Author, used small dragons to great effect. In D&D Pseudodragons also tend to crop up as a familiar (companion) of wizards and sorcerors. Generally I think they're a bit underdone though, so knock yourself out!