Need Help Finding the right Puppy for my daughter.....?

Question

My daughter is 12, and suffers from rhuematoid arthritis, and wants a puppy. She wants a TINY puppy she can keep with her at all times. I call them pocket puppies. She is very responsible, and would spoil this dog beyond belief, but I do not know how to find what I am looking for. We want one tiny....even as an adult, no bigger than a normal puppy. Not a thousand dollar dog either!!! As an adult, no bigger than 4 to 5 lbs. Any ideas?

Answer 1

I would go to petfinder.com, they have a place where you can put in your needs, and it will tell you what dog would be best for your situations. Good luck, pets have been known to help reduce pain, and boost a patients spirits.

Answer 2

What I would recommend would be a Pomeranian or a Yorkie. Both of these dogs are considered Toy breeds by the AKC. The Pomeranian's standard weight is between 4 and 6 pounds. The Yorkie's weight standard is less than 7 lbs. Check out both breeds at www.akc.org. Both of these dogs have wonderful temperaments. Be very careful when buying a small breed dog. There are so many poor quality breeders out there who will try to sell you a dog calling it "teacup" or "Imperial" these are terms NEVER used by reputable breeders! Here are some questions that you can ask a breeder to make sure that you are getting a quality puppy for your daughter! (I am always scared when people want these small dogs, because there are so many "bad" breeders out there selling unhealthy and genetically problematic pups!) The AKC has a breeders classified section, as well as, as listing for the breed specific rescues. If you can not find what you are looking for there, try www.puppyfind.com. But be careful about the puppyfind website. There are many puppy mills and BYB's there. However, if you know about the breed and ask the right questions, you can find a good puppy there! JUST BE CAREFUL!

1. Do you have both parents on site? -- This lets you see both parents and see how they behave. This is a good indicator on how the puppy will act.

2. Are the parents and puppies AKC?-- If not, run!!! AKC has some of the strictest guidelines of any of the registries. Most dogs that are not AKC (and even some that are) should never have been born because they are very poor quality.

3. Are the parents current on all shots and are currently on Heartworm preventative? -- Shows that the parents are well cared for.

4. Have all of the proper genetic tests been done on the parents before mating? -- Shows if there are any potential serious genetic defects in the lines.

5. What type of health guarantee does the puppy have? -- Most reputable breeders have a return or refund policy if the puppy has health issues.

6. What kind of contract must I sign to get the puppy? -- If there is no contract, RUN! This shows they really don't care who gets the puppy as long as they get money!

7. Will the puppy have its first shots and be wormed? -- This is a MUST!

8. How many litters has she had? How many litters do all of your dogs have per year? -- If she has had more than 4 litters, I would be concerned. If she has had more that 3 litters in two year, Backyard Breeder, RUN! If she has several litters a year out of very few dogs, STAY AWAY! Use some common sense. A dog really shouldn't have more than one litter a year. However, accidents happen, but more than three in two years means she was bred every time she went into heat.

9. Are the parents considered pets? Do they have free run of the house? -- If they are outside only, or contained to a small area of the house, they may not be well socialized. I would be very wary.

10. So you have references from your vet, neighbors, and people who purchased puppies from previous litters? -- References are so important, so that you know how others feel about the breeder. If the breeder refuses, then you should stay away!

Finally, make sure that you inspect the property where the breeder has the dogs. See how they interact with other animals, and yourself. You can tell by looking at them and interacting with them if they are well cared for.

Also, don't be surprised if the breeder asks you for some things too. I always ask for references, a letter from the landlord if they do not own their own home, if they have done their research, how they plan on house-breaking the dog, and who would be their primary vet.

Good luck! If you have any more questions, feel free to e-mail me!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Check out this website... www.teacupandtoypet.com there is lots of information on there that is specific to toy breeds. Their prices range from $275 to over 2000 depending on the breed. I would research the dogs you like and find out more about them and which one is right for your daughter. Also try talking with your local vet as they might be able to help you make the right choice for your daughter in which toy dog would be the best choice. Best of luck to this addition to your family.

Answer 5

Whatever you do, you should check out all of your local humane societies and adoption centers. Pet store puppies come from puppy mills where they are neglected and live in cages from birth. So many dogs at shelters need a chance. Here are a few helpful sites. Good luck!

Answer 6

A chiuaua or a maltese might be a good option for her, but they can be expensive. Try looking into some breed rescues in your area, or even at shelters to see if they have any small dogs for adoption.

In addition, another great, small, fun furry pet is a holland lop (bunny). I have one, he is litter trained and so friendly and sweet. I'd suggest going with a male if you were to go that route.

Answer 7

You can get her a chihuahua,maltese,shitszu,they are all small and where I live they aren't that expensive.You do know that small dogs should not jump up and down from furniture,right.Is your daughter able to pick them up and down comfortably?I know because I had a chihuahua for 15 years, and as my arthritis and hers set in, she just wanted to stay on the floor and in her bed.Just something to thuink about.Hope the dog picks your daughter out, that's the best match..

Answer 8

lhaso apso dogs are such a wonderful breed i have 1 a boy and he is so loving he loves to play i would advise u 2 get a ***** as these are alot smaller than males but have a look on the website(p.s there hair is reallt long on the website but i have my dog is really short)

www.lhasoapso.co.uk

Answer 9

Chihuahuas are a great breed, but very small chihuahuas are usually around a thousand dollars. So, if I were you I would look around for some chihuahuas that need to be adopted on www.petfinder.com and your local animal shelter, they will be much cheaper.

Good Luck,
Chihuahua~Chic

Answer 10

Look on the internet, maybe ebay.
Pure bred miniatures are expensive.
A guinea pig would be the cheapest choice but she would probably guess it was not a dog.
So it is internet adoption options for a pooch in the pocket.