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Originally Posted by yorkiebradybunc   1. The fact that you can take them almost anywhere. They are so small, they can comfortably fit inside a large tote bag or a special bag specially designed so you can take your fur baby along. Plus, more and more retail stores and restaurants are allowing dogs to come inside, particularly if they're small in size. The small dog definitely has the advantage here.
2. If you live in an apartment, a small dog may be the only dog that's allowed. Many apartment complexes have regulations specifying the size dog you can have. If your dog is Tinkerbell size, he may be allowed to take up residence with you in your apartment.
3. Small dogs require less food which can be a cost savings to you. Plus, if you need to take them to a kennel or have them groomed, it generally will cost less than it would for a larger dog.
4. Small dogs tend to be less threatening to other pets you may have in your house.
5. Small dogs tend to form close bonds with their people, possibly because their small size allows them to follow their owner almost everywhere.
6. People tend to find smaller dogs less intimidating and are often eager to pamper and cuddle them. If you're a social person and like people coming up to you to pet your dog, a small dog may be for you.
7. Smaller dogs tend to be easier to clean, groom and bathe.
8. The "Teacup" sized dogs tend to have smaller features such as snout, noses, ears which makes them more teddy bear faced.
9. Quieter barks
10. I just plain and simple LOVE having something I can carry with me all the time that has that awww factor!
BUT I DON"T want a sickly pup and if he looks sickly than that means I am going to have issues down the road. |
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Well, if you insist on a so called "teacup" you are looking for trouble. No dog was intended to be 2 to 3lbs. A good breeder may have a tiny occasionally but they are not supposed to be that size. A responsible breeder is very careful about where they place these tiny babies as they are basically a special needs pup.
Tiny dogs break easily.
Tiny dogs tend to have genetic disorders.
Tiny dogs are a danger to themselves as they do not realize their own shortcomings.
Tiny dogs are more likely to be attacked by larger dogs.
Tiny dogs need to be watched over constantly and cannot live the normal life of a dog.
Tiny dogs have high pitched barks that will go though any apartment wall.
If a tiny dog gets sick you have precious little time to get it well as it has no ability to compensate like a larger dog.
If you buy from a tiny breeder you had better have plenty of money on hand to pay the vet bills you will be facing very soon. You haven't saved a cent by buying from these breeders.
There are still many places where dogs are not welcome. There are still many places where dogs should not be. Your dog is safer at home in many cases.
Most apartments that require a small dog have a 20lb maximum.
My little girl would be considered 'large' by some standards. She is a 5 pounder. She remained very small as a puppy for a very long time and I had to go through special precautions to keep her safe. She would try to jump up on objects and then jump off. She would get things she shouldn't have and chew them (more prone to get an obstruction) despite my constant efforts to keep things out of her reach. She decided she wanted to sleep on the back of a rocker like the cat. One little rock of the chair would have sent her flying.
Buying from a breeder who breeds for tiny dogs is irresponsible. These breeders disregard every genetic rule of breeding of purebred dogs and breed for size only. This type of breeding creates a genetic disaster. The breed standard is 4 to 7lbs. Why would you want a dog any smaller than that? If you want a dog that is a fashion accessory you might want to reevaluate your desire for a dog. These dogs are small but still require all the training a larger dog needs. If they are not trained properly you can have some terrible personality disorders.
Your desire for a tiny dog should be tempered by your desire for the breed to be healthy and strong. You should have more concern for the dog's well being then your need to tote your dog every where you go. A 4 to 7lb dog IS tiny and to breed for something smaller is dangerous to the breed.