It shouldn't be a problem, I have chis at 7-8lbs and some at only 3 and they all play together just fine. www.cnmpuppies.mysite.com "Whether or not it is clear to you, the world is unfolding as it should." -Desiderata
Christy Sylvest [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:28:16 -0500Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Teacup Chihuahuas = WRONG (bunny) Dear BunnyMy Henry is two and a half now and I swear it seems like he may have finally stopped growing. He has been growing for awhile, the only way I know is that I have so many pictures of him and those from a little awhile ago seem like he was bit smaller. Its only only taller but thicker!I saw the baby I am taking today and must say I a worried he is VERY small an obvious runt. I fear he and Henry will not be equal enough in size to play as Henry still loves to play. I was driving for tha least six hours so I need to digest the vibeI got when I saw this small beautiful boy. My Henry was to only weigh 5-6 lbs but now weighs in at nearly 8. perhaps that home made diet keeps the good weight on him..it is all muscle! best,michelle and henryin the beautiful Catskill Mountains, NY-----Original Message-----From: Bunny & Maxx <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:25 pmSubject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Teacup Chihuahuas = WORNG 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 henryin the beautiful Catskill Mountains, NY-----Original Message-----From: address2000 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 1:45 amSubject: 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 :-)AddyJennifer 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>--- marsha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>>> >> > More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail! _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008
