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Originally Posted by shodanusmc  Mary, now you know that I am not the smartest person, for sure, but what special needs are required for a 3 pounder as compared to a 4-7 pounder as far as housing and care? I have seen juust a few 3 pounders and my personal opinion is that I prefer them larger, 6-7 pounds. |
Mmmm not a question that can be answered with one sentance. These wee ones have the mentality that they are big dogs. It's the Nepolean complex. Being that they are tinier there is the possibility they can cause injury to themselves more readily. And of course the owners have to be more vigilant with them. In addition, these qualified puppy owners know that there maybe underlying medical issues that may rear their ugly head, therefore they understand they may incur vet bills. Case in point my breeder years ago started out in poodles "toy". Budroux, a gorgeous dog, tiny , fiesty, happy and healthy. When he was three years of age he just kealed over and died. Now, understanding that canine medicine has evolved since then, his blood tests showed nothing. Budroux died of kidney failure, his necropsy revealed he was born with 1 kidney and his good kidney had failed him.
I prefer my females between 6 and 7 pounds. I can accept a smaller male, but not anything below 5 pounds.