Hi Michelle,
At what age did Henry stop growing and growing? I'm thinking my new
one will eventually be bigger than Maxx. Maxx is 10 months and
doesn't grow much anymore. He did grow longer a bit since I got him
at 5months but it's almost not noticeable to me, until I saw his
shirts tighten and become shorter. It wasn't that significant though.
Maxx was the runt of the litter. They were just 2 in the litter and
the breeder gave me his brother first. The breeder meant to keep
Maxx for himself as he was a runt. But his brother died of parvo and
the breeder felt sorry for my loss and gave me Maxx to help me feel
better since it was my first pet.
Maxx has been healthy eversince. Except for his snorting which is
normal for a chi, he hasn't had any emergency vet visits. Neither
has he given me any sleepless panicky nights. He did have a bout of
cough last December. The vet said it was pretty common during that
time because of the change in weather.
I have heard a lot about runts and like you, would worry about
getting one. But I guess my case is slightly different since Maxx
was meant to be kept by the breeder. So he was a special kind of
runt, not one that breeders were trying to get rid off just to get
some money in return. Hopefully, your breeder/seller is candid
enough to let you know what to watch out for. Good luck!
On Feb 16, 2008, at 9:40 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have to say "ditto" to Addy's note below. i was sort of
disappointed when Henry grew and grew but am now so relieved he has
some heft. I am very aftraid right now of having taken in (not yet
but due soon) a runt. After reading what you have all said not just
now but over the past few years IMO it does not sound like a wise
choice.
Not only have I heard of increased health risks and vulnerability
of their small size but I've heard often little mommy's endure
repeated C- sections with unconscionable breeders who want to get
the "big buck" for teacup size. Very sad.
Any more comments on runts welcome. I will probably also do a
seperate post today.
Bless all the babies teeny and large!
best,
michelle and henry
in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, NY
-----Original Message-----
From: address2000 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 1:45 am
Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Teacup Chihuahuas = WORNG
Wow! I was dissappointed that my 2, supposedly, "tea cup chi's", kept
getting bigger and bigger till they both weigh about 9-10 lbs. I
thought
I had been taken to the cleaners, because I thought I was paying extra
for a "tea cup" size. For the first time I am very glad they didn't
stay
small. It would break my heart to lose one of my girls so young.
And, I
sure can't afford a lot of vet bills. TY! for your post, makes me
grateful for what I have.
Blessings to u and your's :-)
Addy
Jennifer Basulto wrote:
>I totally agree! I do know that there is no such
>thing as a teacup chi but the smaller ones are very
>fragile. I have a 3 lb. chi who has epilepsy,
>allergies to just about everything and by 3 years old,
>already had a pin in her leg! I also had a friend who
>had a 1.5 lb chi fully grown who had a massive heart
>attack and died at 2 years old. (very sad) The small,
>small ones exist but in my opinion, they just need to
>be in extra caring hands, not around children or
>larger dogs and someone who is ready for alot of vet
>visits and alot of $$$.
>
>Jennifer, Maca, Milo, Maxi
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