There are a lot of ethical breeders who do not breed tinies and, though they know their special needs, are not accustomed to caring for them. So if they do have a tiny one, the trial and error and extra work involved leads them to believe that every one of these tiny babies is simply fighting for their lives. This is not really the case, but is understandably the perception.
Those dedicated breeders who routinely breed tinies have become well-versed in their special needs, and so head off problems before they even come up. Those not accustomed to tinies often wait too late to provide help, thus allowing problems to develop that would have never developed in the hands of a breeder experienced with tinies.
This is not to say that everyone who breeds tinies is ethical and dedicated. I realize that there are a LOT of people out there who do not give them the care they need. And I personally would never breed tiny pups--I know that I do not have the expertise and/or time to devote to them. However, I also don't assume that EVERYONE who breeds tiny pups is doing it just for the money and not caring for the babies. (In fact, if you factor in the extra time needed for their care, the price they are asking is not entirely out-of-line. Although again, I personally would never pay this)
The only way to know if someone is dedicated enough to provide the care their pups need is to know them personally....not simply the fact that they breed tinies. |