Sorry, I think I missed a few questions:
I don't know what a champion is either. I've researched it, but the breeder told me that some of the main qualifications are around the coat, face and conformation.
yes, I agree...the thought of losing him very early would break my heart...and the only thing holding me back is the size and that frankly, super-small ones don't seem to have been around long enough for some clarity on life expectancy. A risk one decides to take.
No, he's not neutered. I guess he would be if he were 5 - 6 months. He's up to date on shots, though, dewormed and microchiped.
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