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Minature Dog
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21-03-2010 3:13pm#1
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it's not unknown for mini's to go over 4 foot wallswall foot high and the barrier for three feet, they wont be able to jump over it fall through it
stay clear of pugs there is too big a chance of getting one with health issuesAnyways, the girlfriend wants a small dog and has had her eye on a pug
Not much bigger than a large mugI've seen pics of teacup yorkies as puppies but how much bigger do they get?
Stay clear of cha-wow-a’s (I know I spelt that wrong ) they are not big people dogs and can be overprotective of their owners . Personally I would steer clear of all mini’s they usually have a pile of health issues due to over /inter breeding plus they are so small it is easy to hurt them (my uncle accidentally sent my cousins flying across the room because he could not see it. Not all big dogs want a lot of exercise . But most pups want a lot of interaction and need to be fed 3-5 times a day so you might want to look into getting an older dogAnybody have any opinions
will some thing like this do ???(my baby, not mini but have been known to take to apartment lifeunfortunately it all has to pass the 'cute factor'.
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Teacup etc dogs are not officially a "breed" eg. Teacup Yorkies are really just very small standard Yorkies. There are some "miniature" breeds (eg. Miniature Schnauzer) but these tend to be about the size of a Shih Tzu, not the teeny Yorkie size that you can get. Generally, dogs that are "Teacup" in size come with a host of health issues because they have been bred to be much smaller than the breed was originally intended to be. Getting a dog that is more the breed standard size would probably work out best in the long run. And they will still have the "cute factor"!
Regarding Pugs - they can be lovely dogs but unfortunately a really good Pug breeder is very hard to come by. They are pricey dogs to buy and tend to have a multitude of health problems (breathing, spinal, eye etc.) that will lighten your wallet in the long run. There are loads of small breeds out there that could be suitable for you, all very cute and brilliant apartment dogs.
The one thing I will say to you is that before you buy a pup do as much research as you possibly can on the breed - look up the good points and bad points and be aware that you may encounter them all (sometimes more of one than the other!). Research all the health issues that the breed has. Choose your breeder wisely - it could be the difference between a well rounded, healthy pup and a nightmare to deal with, unhealthy pup. You will have the dog from anything up to 15 years, the ground work before you buy will really pay off once you bring your pup home.
Pm me if you need any info or help with anything with regards to buying a pup
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Would agree about the barrier, our Phalene who is only likkle can jump pretty high and squeeze into small spaces so popping some strong wire over the rest of the balcony would be an idea.
Might be worth checking out rescues for a dog as well, plenty of small ones come in to rescues.
A Papillon or Phalene is super cute, great apartment/house dog, needs walks and lots of play time and company but are very happy to snooze beside you on the couch after a bit of a walk. They are real clowns and thrive on human company and love other dogs as well.
They have been known to come in to rescue now and then as well.
With any small dog or pup though you do need to be careful eg don't wear shoes in the house in case you trod on them, ensure they can't squeeze behind kitchen units and get stuck etc.
Papillons/Phalenes are one of the smaller breeds that don't come with lots of health issues ..if bred responsibly. They can have knee issues and more sensative to anesthetics but that's about it. Insurance is a good idea whatever dog you get wether it's a mix or pb. They have a good life span too.
A high calorie diet or diet for toy breeds is recommended. Our guy eats Burns puppy but prefers Burns adult pork and potatoe now so he gets a mix of both.
As said though if you do choose a particular breed get some books and chat to other owners of the same breed. There can be mixed opinions about breed traits sometimes so plenty of research and then you can make up your mind as to what would suit.
Paps and Phalenes deffo. have the cuteness factor they do love to twirl and stuff. Also great for agility after they're a year old. I considered dogs like pugs and even King Charles but the health issues put me off.
Paps/Phalenes are sort of like a cat trapped in a dogs body.
Our Guy, super cute. 10months old in this pic, takes a year for the hair to grow out fully.
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I don't think a miniature dog is all that necessary, but you don't want a big beast in an apartment either. That said, I know a dog trainer who has two retrievers and a springer spaniel in his 2-bed apartment
I think the one major factor you need to consider above everything else is noise. If your dog spends any significant amount of time at all barking, your neighbours are going to raise hell. Maybe it's a misconception, but smaller "minature" dogs are known being "yappy". So maybe research dogs known for barking/not barking too. It's certainly trainable, but if you're leaving your dog at home for two hours, you've no idea how much barking it does or doesn't do.
We got lucky with our Staffie - she only barks in her sleep (:D) and is afraid of walking on wood - bridges, decks, balconies - so we don't have any concerns whatsoever about having her in our duplex.0 -
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