Well, it shouldn't be that much of a surprise. Dragons are infinitely more capable than humans.

[ Alacruun settles back on his haunches and gives Dixon a long, piercing look. He's not exactly interested in him, but he is appraising him. Trying to figure him out. He seems mostly bluster and Alacruun can work with that, but he doesn't appreciate being compared to a horse. ]

Dragons, I should point out, are also much more intelligent than horses-

[ He curls his lips back and his teeth glint. ]

We also have much sharper teeth.