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Originally Posted by BobbiB  I just don't understand the draw to anything under three pounds. They are so delicate that small. I hope every day that Sheldon breaks the five pound mark at maturity...I am scared of him staying any smaller.
I feel like if I wanted a pet that small, I'd get a guinea pig or a rabbit. They are supposed to be that small. Jmo. |
That's what I'm curious to know, as well. I used to think smaller was better, but now that I have a 3 lb dog, I gotta admit- I wish she was at least 1 lb bigger.
Having to make her specialty ramps, watching her like a hawk everywhere we go so she doesn't fall off anything or get injured. She can't play outside alone because we have hawks and owls here and she's small enough to snatch and run. Larger dogs want to attack her because they think she's a squirrel. Hell, just finding play dates for her is tough because she is so playful, it's easy for a bigger dog to hurt her on accident. I can't let kids play with her because they'll very easily hurt her. I have a rule that they can't even hold her unless they're sitting down. It sounds crazy, but these are precautions I have to take with her.
I get it, people think purse dogs are cute. There's no reason why a 4 or 5 lb dog can't be a purse dog. My stepdaughters Pomeranian is 4 lbs and goes everywhere with her. My 3 lb dog can't because she's too fragile. I understand wanting a small dog, but not at the risk of their health and safety. And don't get me started on the health thing... She's 1 1/2 and already has luxating patella and skin allergies...
She's my baby and I'd do anything for her, and it sucks to see her uncomfortable in her own skin all the time. Something that could have been avoided if her breeder, who appeared reputable at the time, would have bred for her health and not for her size. I'm so glad I know the red flags now: don't ever buy from a breeder who advertises teacups!
Ugh, sorry for the rant. Just makes me sad that people are so caught up on a number and not the personality, the health, the comfort of the dog...