[mscat]

A 2 year old toddler is way to young to understand how to treat a small puppy or any animal . It is best to wait until the child can be taught how to handle a animal , 2 year olds want to play , be independant , and are sometimes aggressive. Adding a small puppy to your family who have already seen how their toddler responds to one is not going to work out. Yo may end up with huge vet bills after the pup is injured or could even get killed. Most reputable breeders would no sell to a family with very small children for this very reason. Your child is just not ready for a tiny pup . Until the child can learn , it is not a good idea. Anther thing about 2 year olds, they are unpredictable and impulsive , your toddler may even be thinking the pup is a toy , not a living creature. Since you have observed his behavior , you really think bringing home a tiny puppy is a good idea? Parents can make rules to follow , however a parent is not going to see everything 24/7 , even if you do, the child could drop the pup right in front of you without knowing he could hurt the puppy.