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Originally Posted by Verbena  This is sad. Why would parents think this would be a good idea. I really hate that people think that it is ok to give toy puppies, chicks, bunnies and other little animals to children and young children at that. After the holidays there are tons of poor animals brought to the shelters telling them it is too much for them to take care of. Or vets they were dropped, shaken, stepped on, etc. I wish these people would buy them a stuffed animal. It is safer.
Btw as per AKC:
Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
Ranging in size from four to seven pounds. |
That's not the standard, that's just a little breed information where it say is the breed right for you. If you look further down on the page, you'll see Breed Standard, and it says: "WEIGHT Must not exceed seven pounds." Just telling you this because many people think that's the standard.
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I totally agree with you, a dog shouldn't be given at Christmas, too much is going on and too many things are out that could hurt a young puppy, just way to much excitment for a puppy.