Makes me kind of sick
 

I was browsing the dogs for sale on Kijiji in my city just for fun and I came across this ad. It kind of made me upset! Those are the kind of dogs that are shown on tv as being "cool accessories" the little 2-3 lb ones for show. Uggggh I wish people like that would do some research first. 5 lbs for me is too small!:cool:
heres the ad

Female Short Hair Chihuahua WANTED - Windsor Dogs & Puppies For Sale - Kijiji Windsor

Hmmm, I wouldn't specifically look for a dog that small, but I'm all right with the fact that Missy's only suppose to end up being 3.25 lbs fully grown. I fell in love with her, not her size. I have been quite surprised with some of the comments I've received about Missy. Such as, "NO, I don't want to hold her, she's too small" and "why didn't you get a REAL dog". I have to admit, it hurt my feelings! I very much think of Missy as a "real dog". :)

I understand that people want small dogs...and I don't have a problem with small dogs at ALL - I think they're adorable. But I just don't think that this person understands what she is getting along with a small dog. It's not just a little chi. that she can put in her purse and take places with her...having a small dog is VERY dangerous! It's SO easy for them to get hurt. :( A dog that is 2.5-3 lbs can never be trusted to jump off the couch, sleep on the bed at night (might roll over on them), go outside for even 1 second by themself, etc. and they are much more prone to health problems. It's so hard to get them spayed/neutered or something as simple as a teeth cleaning because of the affect the anestesia can have on them. I mean, I don't know this person, maybe they are well aware of all of this - so I don't want to judge them. I just *really* hope that they are educated as to what the potential problems are, for the dog's well being and their own!

EDIT: and Shaunna, I think that Missy is just the CUTEST little thing! :p and I don't get when people say that small dogs aren't real dogs - obviously they've never had a small dog before. ;)

Honestly, I've never seen a full grown dog that small in person - only pictures. I can imagine they are hard to take care of minus the health issues they could face. It's like having a puppy for life - they will never get any bigger!!! I don't think I could do it, not with 4 human kids anyway!

~Shelly

Little dogs...
 

We have a Chihuahua that small. My daughter is the die hard Chi lover. I know the breeder personally we got her from, I know the pups parents. It is simply amazing she stayed so small, and perfectly healthy. She has seen my vet since the first day we got her,at 8 weeks old. She took her rabies shot just fine, all her shots. She has never had a sugar drop, but I keep food down all the time for her. My daughter does carry her around in her purse... but I carry all my little dogs in purses, (dog purses) they go in all the stores with me. I am a true dog mom. LOL
I put a pic of "Malibu Tylie" in my albums... so if you want to see her you can. I couldn't get her pics on here... to big :(

With our first dog we knew we wanted small and non-shedding but didn't have an actual size requirement for what "small" would be . We figured around a Westie's size was a good start. Sydney was 8-10 weeks old when we got her , she is now three years old and around 12 lbs. I thought she was a perfect size . We wanted small but not to small and we also wanted a dog to run and play with the kids ( which she DOES), A very small chi would not have worked.

Chloe on the other hand is very small. She is 8 months and 2.5 lbs. The breeder didn't think she would get over 3 lbs. fully grown. I wasn't really looking for a specific size , but I fell for her , and knew she was for us.

I agree that some people only want it for the "purse " factor . They have no idea of all the other things that can come with having a pup that small. Chloe is no delicate flower ( atleast in her own mind) she will try to do anything without regard to her size...so we have to watch her alot more than we did Sydney at the same age.

mstter of opinion..
 

I do think it is just a matter of opinion when some one wants one that small... a reputably breeder who has one that small will educate. When I EVER have one that looks like it could be that small I won't sell to certain situations. As, I don't care if you have 12 kids, I feel if you want a dog you should be able to have one, just can't buy a tiny tiny one from me for your kids... sorry. My daughter has said I have come across very rude over this, but tinies are for adults. They have too many needs... and yes.. they do NOT know their size!
I personally don't see too many tiny breeders who just let them go to just any one. Most will even just keep them if they are unsure of the buyers.

I think that is sick. I hate seeing that. The thing i hate about it is that if the right person sees the add, they think they can make a buck and breed a very tiny female with a very tiny male and that is dangerous for mom and pups. I too look through kijiji every now and then and it depresses me all the time.. I think this person should learn about the health issues and concerns and huge responsibility that a tiny dog like that has. Just cause the dog is tiny doesnt mean less work, and i know alot of people that think that a small dog is less work but in reality they are much more work. :thumbdown

i dont think the weight of the dog is all their is about them...if your dog has a nice quality and you love her ..then people shouldnt say anything about it

Well maybe this lady should go to a few breeders house and look at the dogs and if she finds a tiny tiny dog that she falls in love wiht , then buy it. She hasnt fallen in llove with a dog, she is specifically asking for a tiny tiny dog because she wants a tiny dog.

Looking back on it, maybe because we dont know the whole story we shouldnt judge??? *shrug* Then again, Its sad that you care more about the size then the temperment and what not.

As you can tell im unsure of what to think of this:confused: lol

wel my mom only wants small dogs and she doesnt want to have a dog that looses his fur...but their is always a reason why people want specific kinds of dogs....ex: my mom doesnt want a big dog because they are harder to take care of....and she doesnt want a fur mess all over the house and her clothes

I can honestly say that my "tiny" is safer having my 3 kids ages 6, 4, and 3 around. It really depends on the parents and the kids. Missy can't so much as pick up a piece of fluff off the ground without 3 kids taking it away to make sure she's "safe". We set out rules before Missy came home, and in 7 weeks time not ONE rule has been broken. They even go as far as to inspect her toys and be sure they are still OK for her to have with no tears or holes. They don't stand up while holding her. They don't run or jump around in the house anymore. They make sure all of their toys are picked up. They get it! My children are very well behaved however, and 100% supervised at all times. It really depends on the family I think. :)

This is all of course just my personal opinion, formed from my own personal experience. I'm not trying to cause a debate. I just really believe that every situation is different and needs to be accessed individually.

We arent talking about size in terms of two different breeds.. We are talking about one breed. A chi. She doesnt SEEM to care about temperment, reputable breeders, it seems that all she wants is a tiny tiny chi and thats all her requirments are. She says nothing about a healthy puppy does she?

You are right. It seems that all she cares about it size. These are the types of customers that puppy mills and brokers thrive on.

It's usually someone who seen a pup on tv and wanted a cute little dog, look at the pics she posted, thats what she wants.

Wow - she's pretty particular!

When I was looking for a puppy, I narrowed it down to the breed I wanted (Yorkie) then I looked at them all. My 2nd pick to Missy would have been a teapot Yorkie. The Mom and Dad were both over 10 lbs and the puppies were quite large, but VERY cute. I"m all about finding a connection with a certain pup. It's more about personality, health, and of course the cuteness factor (which comes in all sizes). :)

The sad thing is, these people who want a "purse pup" for show usually end up abandoning them after a few months, once they realize that they are as much work (if not more) than a larger sized dog. I had a lady trying to sell me a Yorkie that was 10 months old that she purchased from westcoastyorkies.com. She wanted $3500 and she called the puppy "Dolce". I believed that she was one of these "rich ladies" who wanted the dog just for show, then realized how much work they are. It's sad! I really think these "tinies" need to be placed in a loving home where the owners are willing to take special care of them. I know even with Missy who is perfectly healthy so far, I have to be extra careful to be sure she eats regularly, otherwise her blood sugar levels drop and she gets woozy. They do take extra care.

It sounds like you have done a great job with Missy! I personally would NEVER sell a tiny to a family with small children right away... but ONLY because there are definately people out there that don't realize the responsibility involved etc. HOWEVER If I got to know the family and they proved to care for the dog and it's health and prepared for it CORRECTLY like you have obiviously donethen I would not have a problem with it.

Gucci was expected to be 3-4 lbs full grown and right now he is 3.14 lbs at 4 months and losing weight :( his eating has slowed and his growth has also come to a stop for the moment.. I think he will end up closer to 4.5-5 lbs and I AM SO HAPPY WITH THAT! Everyday is so stressful with him being even 3 lbs, he's hurt his leg once and is just so itty bitty at just 5.5 inches tall so I commend you Missy's Mommy!!! I have 2 children 10 and 13 and they too are always supervised with GUCCI and are not allowed to walk around while holding him.

In the end I really think it all depends on the family and their intentions and reasoning involved. Some ADULTS I know wouldn't even get a dog from me lol :D. Simply because they wouldn't care for it properly and would want it for ALL the wrong reasons. These aren't a cute new accessory they are living animals that require lots of special care.

I have a friend that wants a "Micro" yorkie 1-2 lbs full grown.. and she thinks Gucci is tiny :confused:.. and asks do you really have to do all that? when she sees me preparing a bag for him or inspecting toys or harnessing him with a leash on the bed.. and I'm like "YES" .. he can die if he falls off this bed wrong.. I always get a look like I'm crazy :confused: and I Can't help but think .. THEN YOU DON'T NEED A YORKIE!!!! :eek:

Thank you Adrianna! I really do my best. I have to watch over my hubby more than I do my kids, he's the clumsy one! ;)

Wow - I can't believe your friend purposely wants a Yorkie 1-2 lbs. When I got Missy I didn't even realize that she was a "tiny". I was uneducated. I just assumed all Yorkie babies were that small. :rolleyes:

Just out of concern...I'm wondering, why is Gucci losing weight at 16 weeks? Is that normal? Or do you think he's just gearing up for a growth spurt?

lol I have to watch my Hubby more than anyone else too! The girl that wants the dog doesn't even know anything about the breed she just saw one that was as big as a soup can and wanted it :( .. I have tried to explain that they are A LOT OF WORK and hint around that maybe a REGULAR sized yorkie would be better. I didn't know yorkies were not supposed to be that small either when I got Gucci so I totally understand, he is even too small for me but I LOVE HIM DEARLY so we all watch out for him and get him whatever he needs.

As far as him losing weight, he is a CHUBBY BUTT lol... the vet always said he was chunky for his height and size but that eventually he would probably lose weight and taper off at somewhere around 4 lbs as an adult. I think that is what is happening with him right now as they usually stop growing around 6-8 mos. He has started eating slightly less than he was and has been super active since we got the x-pen and I think it's all just adding up .. vet says he's very healthy.. he actually has an appointment tomorrow for an exam and some vaccinations. I'll get a for sure weight then. Thank you so much for being concerned that makes us happy.

My kids are 9, 5, 3 and 2 - I'm afraid if I had one that small we would never find the puppy - the puppy would be hiding somewhere trying to get away from the kids.;) Everyone would be arguing over who is going to hold and play and lay next to the puppy and everything else!

The reality is that caring for a smaller yorkie is a challenge! But a fun one.

When I purchased Tulip from my breeder she only weighed 1.6 oz at 8 weeks old. He told me she was going to probably be small...We were hoping for 3-5 lbs. Daizy now weighs 6 lbs...and we wanted a big enough play mate for her.....However Tulla has not gained hardly ANY weight. We got her at 12 weeks and she weighed in at 1.8 oz. Now she's almost 4 1/2 months old and has only gained another oz. We aren't sure she will even make it to 2 lbs!!! So there are alot of concerns we have daily. We have LARGE dogs, but thankfully they have learned to be very careful around her. And our 9 year old is very careful too. Daizy (our other yorkie) is the one we have to watch, she has been rough with Tulla...but she is learning to be more gentle. And they just adore each other so that makes it perfect!

Tiny ones can have health problems, however Tulip has been healthy from day one. We've never even had to give her nutrical for low blood sugar...so just because there can be problems that is NOT the rule.

She does sleep in bed with me every night!!! I wouldn't have it any other way...lol She just cuddles up to my neck. And she hasn't ever gotten hurt. I'm such a light sleeper, I think if I weren't I wouldn't have her in bed with me tho.

We just adore her....So I can see how someone might see such a tiny little thing and want one of their own, however I am ALWAYS telling people that a TINY little furbutt is not for everyone. :animal36