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Originally Posted by LilMissy  I can honestly say that my "tiny" is safer having my 3 kids ages 6, 4, and 3 around. It really depends on the parents and the kids. Missy can't so much as pick up a piece of fluff off the ground without 3 kids taking it away to make sure she's "safe". We set out rules before Missy came home, and in 7 weeks time not ONE rule has been broken. They even go as far as to inspect her toys and be sure they are still OK for her to have with no tears or holes. They don't stand up while holding her. They don't run or jump around in the house anymore. They make sure all of their toys are picked up. They get it! My children are very well behaved however, and 100% supervised at all times. It really depends on the family I think. 
This is all of course just my personal opinion, formed from my own personal experience. I'm not trying to cause a debate. I just really believe that every situation is different and needs to be accessed individually. |
It sounds like you have done a great job with Missy! I personally would NEVER sell a tiny to a family with small children right away...
but ONLY because there are definately people out there that don't realize the responsibility involved etc.
HOWEVER If I got to know the family and they proved to care for the dog and it's health and prepared for it
CORRECTLY like you have obiviously donethen I would not have a problem with it.
Gucci was expected to be 3-4 lbs full grown and right now he is 3.14 lbs at 4 months and losing weight
his eating has slowed and his growth has also come to a stop for the moment.. I think he will end up closer to 4.5-5 lbs and I AM SO HAPPY WITH THAT! Everyday is so stressful with him being even 3 lbs, he's hurt his leg once and is just so itty bitty at just 5.5 inches tall so I commend you Missy's Mommy!!! I have 2 children 10 and 13 and they too are always supervised with GUCCI and are not allowed to walk around while holding him.
In the end I really think it all depends on the family and their intentions and reasoning involved. Some
ADULTS I know wouldn't even get a dog from me lol
. Simply because they wouldn't care for it properly and would want it for ALL the wrong reasons. These aren't a cute new accessory they are living animals that require lots of special care.
I have a friend that wants a "Micro" yorkie 1-2 lbs full grown.. and she thinks Gucci is tiny
.. and asks do you really have to do all that? when she sees me preparing a bag for him or inspecting toys or harnessing him with a leash on the bed.. and I'm like "YES" .. he can die if he falls off this bed wrong.. I always get a look like I'm crazy
and I Can't help but think .. THEN YOU DON'T NEED A YORKIE!!!!
