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natalie · 05-16-2005, 10:59 AM

I have mixed feelings about this one!
No wonder why people think "teacups" exist. The media tells them it does. People will buy in to the craze because it's the "IT" thing to do. They'll get the dog and care for it but when times get tough (pee-pee training, sickness) and the Vet bills are hiked up, what will happen to the dog then? The media doesn't educate everyone about how much patience and time it takes to take care of a puppy, and especially since they're raving about "the smallest dog" possible, we all know that it means the potential for more health problems. There are some very naive people out there, teenagers and women alike, that do not know a thing about dogs in general but will get one just because it's trendy and considered a "fashion accessory".
I am all for everyone owning a dog because it's the best feeling ever, but I don't think the media should have approached it the way they did, without telling the audience about all the problems and health dangers that can come with a smaller dog!
"And with the increased demand for little dogs has come an increased demand for stylish totes to carry them in, among other goodies." That honestly sounds like a sales pitch for the puppy millers. Hopefully, they don't take advantage of it like Kristy said.

Boy, that news article has problems written all over it.

05-16-2005, 10:59 AM	#5
natalie Owned by Fred Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,352	I have mixed feelings about this one! No wonder why people think "teacups" exist. The media tells them it does. People will buy in to the craze because it's the "IT" thing to do. They'll get the dog and care for it but when times get tough (pee-pee training, sickness) and the Vet bills are hiked up, what will happen to the dog then? The media doesn't educate everyone about how much patience and time it takes to take care of a puppy, and especially since they're raving about "the smallest dog" possible, we all know that it means the potential for more health problems. There are some very naive people out there, teenagers and women alike, that do not know a thing about dogs in general but will get one just because it's trendy and considered a "fashion accessory". I am all for everyone owning a dog because it's the best feeling ever, but I don't think the media should have approached it the way they did, without telling the audience about all the problems and health dangers that can come with a smaller dog! "And with the increased demand for little dogs has come an increased demand for stylish totes to carry them in, among other goodies." That honestly sounds like a sales pitch for the puppy millers. Hopefully, they don't take advantage of it like Kristy said. Boy, that news article has problems written all over it.