I think as long as the dog is taken care of and loved i think it is ok. Unfortunately yes there will be breeders who capitilize on the trend and will think money before health. There is a big responsibility in owning any pet but I think dogs require more attention because they do need socialization and attention. (cats to
). I guess you can compare this rend to the 101 dalmations trend. After the movie came so many people bought them for thier kids not knowing that a dalmation is a very active dog. Due that trend many dalmations were turned into shelters or destroyed. It was so sad. So I guess if breeders are selling the small breeds for so much money at least you know its to someone who hopefully has the means financially to keep them healthy. Also small breeds who end up in shelters seem to be adopted in a fairly decent amt of time I know there was a waiting list at the shelter by me for smaller breeds. Hopefully though the word will get out that small dogs are not toys and they do require a lot of time and enegry just as any pet would be it big or small. okay im done rambling now lol
sue