Precautions for Toy Dogs

  • Young Children must be supervised around the dog. 

  • If you already own a big dog, watch how it relates to the toy dog.

  • Provide a large cage for the dog, so that when you are away from home it has room to move around freely and be out of harms way.

  • Always know where the dog is, toy dogs have been accidently stepped on, sat on and kicked.

  • Always use a leash when you are walking your dog.

  • Always crate your dog when traveling.​


8 Signs of a Responsible Breeder 

Congratulations on deciding to purchase a purebred dog and for doing your due diligence to ensure that your pet comes from a responsible, reputable breeder. Here are some things to look for while researching breeders.

Visit the breeder's home or kennel and see at least one of the puppy's parents. While there, pay attention to the parent's temperament and appearance so that you get a sense of what your puppy may be like. Also, observe the premises. Is the house/kennel clean? Odor free? Dogs and puppies should be clean, well fed, lively, and friendly. Look for signs of malnutrition (like protruding rib cages) or such signs of illness as runny nose and eyes, coughing, lethargy, and sores.

Interact with the puppies and dogs. Does the breeder appear to genuinely care for them? The puppies should not shy away from the breeder and should be outgoing with strangers.

​Breeders should care about health of your puppy and its parents. They should be informative and honest about a breed's physical and temperamental traits. And they should speak knowledgeably about genetic diseases that might affect their breed.

​A toy-dog breeder should not market "teacup" varieties. This is not an actual size classification and is usually attained through breeding runts. So-called teacup dogs often come with a host of health problems.

​The breeder should be friendly and willing to establish a good rapport with you. A good breeder will be an excellent resource and breed mentor for you throughout the life of your puppy, and encourage you to call if your dog has a crisis at any stage of its life.

 A responsible breeder may ask you to sign a contract indicating that if you fail to meet specified conditions of care, or you become unable to keep the puppy, the breeder will reclaim it.

 The breeder should not allow you to bring home the puppy until it's 8 to 12 weeks old. Puppies need ample time to mature and socialize with its mother and littermates.

Breeders should be willing to answer any questions you have, and they should ask many of you as well. Breeders will want to make sure their puppies are going to good homes, with people who know what to expect and have made all the necessary preparations.

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Where to Buy Puppies
We do not advise purchasing a puppy or dog from a pet store or backyard breeder. Find a responsible breeder in your area. Ask questions, look at the dam and sire (if possible), ask for a written contract. Most important - educate yourself. Make sure the breed you are considering is the right dog for you.
Dogs for People with Allergies?

AKC December 2017 states that "Many breeds are touted as hypoallergenic, but the reality is, no breed truly fits that definition. The American Kennel Club's recommended Toy breeds for allergy suffers:

Chinese Crested
Maltese
Poodle
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