Missy is 3 lbs. Healthwise she is great, but physically...I don't ever feel that she is "safe". For example, she broke her leg jumping down from only 4" off of the floor. When I take her for walks, I have to pick her up when other dogs come around. I know that may be a bit protective, but all it will take is one bite, nip, or even a swat from another dogs paw...and that will be it. When kids approach her, I have to pick her up in case one of them actually stumbles and falls on her. I don't let other people hold her because if she wiggles or squirms they could drop her. I also learned from Missy's leg surgery that they are very expensive to fix. Often times, they have to see a specialist because it is more difficult to do surgery and repair such tiny bones. Sometimes I feel bad because Missy can't be treated like a regular dog. I can't take her to an open field and just let her run for fear that she will become prey to a hawk, eagle, owl, or coyote. Missy can't be out in the backyard unattended. I guess that a 4-7 lb'er could have the same problem, but these little 2-3lbs are just so vunerable. They definitely require some extra care. |