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Originally Posted by StewiesMom All toy dogs bred to their respective standards are tiny. "Extreme tinies" is a stupid term IMO and I refuse to use it. I don't think they are "very rare". What they are is ruining the breed standard. NO ONE should purposely breed for very tiny dogs no matter what the hell the public wants or what's in "demand". Demand is for inanimate objects.
Yes, people with money, especially celebrities who can afford these tiny "pocket pooches" are more likely to treat their dog as an accessory IMO. Have you seen Nicole Ritchie's "teacup" Pomeranian and the way she treats it? Have you seen some of the people in downtown Chicago with dogs they carry around during lunchtime to Bloomingdales and then dispose of them to their full-time caretakers? I have. They're rich and they only want the dog when it is convenient for them -- or when they want attention. When they don't want the attention the dog provides, they dump them. Its sad. Check out Britney's dogs. Where are they when she's on tour? |
Again, the "breed standard" is simply a set of arbitrary rules developed by the people who
show. I totally disagree with cosmetic surgery which they condone like tail docking! I do not agree with or follow the breed standard as it is not the LAW, it is just for hobbyists who have some idea of what their "perfect" yorkie is. I don't think there is anything wrong scientifically or medically with breeding toy breeds smalller if it is done responsibly. I love mixed breeds and all americans as much as I love so called purebreds (all breeds are"mixed" imo because they were derived from mixing different breeds usually).
I don't follow the celebrities, but I think it is great that they have a caregiver to care for the dog when they are working instead of having to leave it home alone. They should, they can afford it.
Where are you getting your information about how Nicole Richey and Britney Spears treat their dogs? Do you not think they love them as much as we love ours? It is rare to see a picture of Paris Hilton without hers, but she truly loves hers and takes exceptional care of her from what I can see.