Yep that is true but being a breeder you have no idea how well they parent there kids. As a breeder I know how to teach my kids about the care of the dog, as a parent a dog is a dog to some. I have been doing this along time and have seen and heard many horror stories. I will not place a tiny 2 or 3 lb chihuahua in a home with kids under the age of 3 or 4. That is my preference. I love these little guys and everyone that leaves my home I am in constant contact with. It breaks my heart to hear "Oh we had a little accident" usually not the child holding the dog but accidently stepped, kicked, sat, It is not the childs fault. So do we lock the dog up for safety? do we constantly have to watch and monitor the child around the pup? Should either live like this? is it truely fare for either? Just my opinion. I lost a few to small kids so no more. If they are sturdier chihuahuas say 5 to 6 lbs then I know
there is less chance of accidents they still happen but the outcome is different.
It's kind of interesting to hear breeders say they have no problem placing tiny chihuahuas in homes with kids. I have always heard it was a no no. I guess it all depends on the family. For me tinies do not go to kid homes. But your full figured chihuahua lol may be placed and that depends on the situation.
Jen-CA
Charlotte Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Charlotte Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I guess this is a all dependent on the breeder. I personally think if the
adult buying the dog is responsible there is no reason why chihuahua's and
children don't mix. This is just another parental repsonsibility, teaching
your children about the fragility of chihuahua's vs. other breeds of dogs. I
know many children who have grown up along side a chihuahua companion in
harmony:).
>From: "laceyduthu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [email protected]
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: Wanted: Chi Puppy
>Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 06:36:01 -0000
>
>Not trying to "ruffle any tail feathers", but I've got a 5 yr. old
>boy and a 2 yr. old boy. FiFi is now almost 16 months old, so they
>were younger when we got her. They've always been wonderful with
>her. As far as the children and chis go, IMHO, it depends on the
>children. Both of my boys know not to pick her up and how to play
>very gently with her. They even tell others (adults or children)
>when they visit us that FiFi is "very fragile" and doesn't like to
>be treated roughly. ~Lacey
>
>
>In [email protected], Jen-CA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>wrote:
> > Very well said Marsha. Now not to mention. I would NEVER place a
>chihuahua with a family with small children. That is another
>obsticle you are going to come up against. Small chihuahuas and
>children that young do not mix.
> >
> > Jen
> >
> > marsha Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > I don't think she was intending to offer a "ignorant comment", I
>think she just genuinely doesn't realize what is involved. Kim,
>Charlotte is right, it is expensive to properly breed chis. Take an
>average litter of 3. You have at least 2 sets of puppy shots per
>pup, you have the prenatal care of the mother, and Lord forbid if
>there are complications, then you have an extra huge vet bill for
>delivery or c-section. The of course, you have to pay to register
>the litter. All in all, it can run into a lot of money. $150 would
>not even begin to cover the breeders out of pocket expenses, let
>alone any extra.
> >
> > Also, you really do have to take into account the laws of "supply
>and demand". A responsible breeder breeds for the enjoyment and the
>betterment of the breed...not to make a killing in money. However,
>when you have 5 people all wanting the same pup and all being
>equally qualified for it.....the average person is going to sell to
>the one who is offering alot. There is a great demand for small
>chis. I personally screen very carefully who I allow to adopt my
>chis, but if the possible adopters are equal in all aspects, I will
>sell to the one who is offering me more.
> >
> > I think you also need to take into consideration that what you are
>asking for, a 2 to 3 pound, specific color, ect is very picky. And
>long coats usually go for more in the first place. If you are going
>to be picky about what you want then you are going to have to make
>the sacrifice to get it. And there is nothing wrong with being
>picky. You know exactly what you want and that is great, but
>remember your choices are limited and the price is high. If you were
>willing to compromise on some of your specifics, you may have better
>luck.
> >
> > Marsha
> >
> >
> > Kim,
> > It is very expensive to breed correctly, vet fees etc, this is why
>it is
> > almost impossible to find a dog at that cost...it wouldn't even
>cover a good
> > breeders expensive.
> >
> > Oh, and the comment about Canadians not being as rich as
>American's think.
> > Give me a break, there are plenty of American's living paycheck to
>paycheck
> > too. Come on, I'm from the UK, it's the same way there too. I love
> > Canadians, but that comment was kind of ignorant....people have to
>struggle
> > everywhere.
> >
> > Good luck in your quest!
> >
> > >From: kim Willson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >Reply-To: [email protected]
> > >To: [email protected]
> > >Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Wanted: Chi Puppy
> > >Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 20:49:05 -0400 (EDT)
> > >
> > >But that's the thing is i don't want an adult> because they have
>already
> > >been trained to know someone elses commands>if yet trained at
>all> where as
> > >if i get a puppy it can grow and learn with our family> and i can
>train it>
> > >instead of it having it's own set ways of things>>so no i would
>rather not
> > >focus on an adult at this time> i would like to still get a baby
>chi>
> > >and like i had said i have searched the shelters and rescues> and
>they do
> > >have baby chi's but none to of which i am looking for> i would
>like to get
> > >one i am looking for and b happy with my decision> then to get
>any chi from
> > >any rescue and not be happy cause it got to big> or it isn't
>house trained>
> > >or is just not the chi i was looking to get in the first place>
> > >
> > >so i will stick to wanting a puppy> and i would really love to
>have one of
> > >that size and color> and adoption price>
> > >
> > >I'm sure there has to b someone out there> willing>
> > >i think it is so bad that it costs so much for an animal these
>days>
> > >i don't get it> a dog that costs 1500>> when if one could get it
>at a
> > >better price or free that's 1500 towards the dogs life> the vet
>bills> the
> > >meds> the shots> yearly check ups> any mis haps that may occur
>over time>>
> > >rather than 1500 then one can't afford to pay for shots or
>certian thing
> > >cause thet've just emptied their pockets for a puupy> and will
>have to wait
> > >a month b4 they can afford to do any such thing for the puppy>>
> > >some ppl don't get it>>
> > >some ppl live paycheque>to paycheque>
> > >The pets always have food> and always are taken care of > just
>like regular
> > >kids> but u take a paycheque away>to pay for a puppy> there is a
>months
> > >worth of food and care gone>that is why i wish to get one with an
>adoption
> > >fee of that amount> that then lves $1350> for shots> vet cheques>
>and so
> > >on>> get it>>
> > >
> > >i think it's a crude way of thinking that if one can't pay 1500
>for a dog
> > >they won't beable to take care of it financially>>
> > >
> > >well the case is that any person can pay that amount for a dog>>
>but u pay
> > >1500 then u r out 1500>>u then can't provide for the dog because
>u had to
> > >pay that large amount for it>
> > >
> > >but a decent price to b asking is $150.00 > u don't lose a whole
>months
> > >paycheque> and u can give the puppy the proper care it needs>
>because u now
> > >have that whole extra amount to care for it> and possibly get it
>some
> > >fashionable items to spoil it>
> > >
> > >One also has to understand
> > >that us Canadians r not as rich as many Americans may think>
> > >Most of us live Paycheque to paycheque>
> > >Most family's have to have both parents working> or need to have
>2 jobs >
> > >what we get is well enough to provide for an extra puppy> but u
>take away a
> > >paycheque> and that's when we can no longer provide> get it>>
> > >
> > >i hope this clarify's things> for some>
> > >also i have attatched pics of our family and background of our
>home> so one
> > >can view it> > we just had company over>for the weekend >> so
>it's a
> > >disaster in the pic>lol>
> > >Thank You All
> > >Kimberly
> > >
> > >
> > >Jen-CA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >I hate to say but you are going to have a heck of a time finding
>a tiny 2
> > >to 3 lb chi for 150.00. The cheapest I have found in that size
>is about
> > >1500.00 and up. You may want to focus more on an adult then a
>puppy. You
> > >may be able to find one that size or close in a rescue situation.
> > >
> > >Good luck,
> > >
> > >Jen-Ca
> > >
> > >Kimberly Brassard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >Hello i have been looking for a chi for the past 7 months and have
> > >yet to find one>
> > >
> > >i am looking for a
> > >
> > >Black and tan
> > >Long coat
> > >male
> > >that will b 2-3 lbs full grown
> > >
> > >
> > >free or reas adoption>
> > >
> > >I have been searching through the shelters> and they require an
> > >adoption fee of up to $150.00 for a baby chi>
> > >but they do not have any of the kind i am looking for exactly>
> > >
> > >i wouold b willing to pay up to that amount for adoption of a bay
> > >chi of these requirements>
> > >
> > >I would also require that puppy be shipped to Canada BC
> > >i of course will pay for shipping costs>
> > >
> > >Pls help if u can>
> > >i would really love to have a baby chi>
> > >
> > >will b going to vry loving pet oriented home>
> > >will be spoiled rotten> and pampered daily>>
> > >will also go everywhere i go>
> > >
> > >Thank You
> > >Kimberly
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Jen-CA
> > >
> > >www.wartenaschihuahuas.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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