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Originally Posted by PerfectPup People who breed females under 5lbs aren't good breeders, that's the problem. People go out & buy a dog that's intended to be 'used' as a fashion accessory from backyard breeders who are breeding dogs that don't fit the standard. Anyone who knowingly goes out and purchases a dog that is going to be that small (2-3lbs) is a fool and deserves to end up with the heart ache that comes with having such a small dog. Early death, a lifetime of sickness, ect. May be harsh, but that's my opinion of the people ruining the breed that I work hard to improve  |
Perfect Pup, I do understand where you are coming from but I do find the statement a little harsh. I have an 8 lb male and a very small little girl who I am praying will make it to 3 1/2 lbs, I am not sure she will but i can hope still.
She is not sickly and she is conformationally just perfect so far. I bought her from an excellent breeder who sold her at a normal price because she was too small to be anything but a pet. Her mother was over 5 lbs and her father was 4. She is small not unhealthy. I knew she was going to be on the small side when I bought her but I certainly do not feel like I am a fool. I hope she lives a very long life because I do love her, not because she is a fashion statement I got over that years ago.
Please do not lump all buyers into your statement. I can assure you that my breeder in no way was breeding for a tiny nor would have sold me a puppy with any health problems knowingly. I would have bought this puppy if she were too big for a show/breeding dog as fast as I would have bought her because she is too small. I fell in love with her face not her size.
