The follow thread is a forum suvery. Opinions are welcome but must be rational and within forum rules & reguations.
Toy/Small Dogs:
Love 'em / Hate 'em / Ignore 'em? There is a difference between: (a) never owning a toy/small dog due to your lifestyle (b) simply disliking all toy/small breeds.
I'd like to see your reasoning for loving, never owning, or disliking the smaller breeds. Feel free to be specific on which small breed you are regarding to (i.e. Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Yorkies, Terriors, Poodles, etc).
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My Opinion:
Growing up with a Shetland Sheepdog I never thought I'd own anything else! I loved the sheepdog breeds and felt they would always be my one and only option.
My new adulthood lifestyle soon changed my mind. I missed having a dog in my life but could never give a Sheltie all it desires and needs right now.
Always being attracted to Pomeranians as a kid (I used to call them baby Shelties) I decided to do some research. A Pomeranian makes a great apartment dog; they don't need a lot of space and exercise. It is also a dog that loves to be pampered like a child; not having children yet "Kayla" truly is great practice! I love how she can go litterally everywhere with me, and loves every moment of it! "Kayla" is my sidekick and forever companion. Makes me feel good to know she'll always be right there following me or in my lap!
I'm not very attracted to any other toy/small dog. Long-Haired Chihuahua would be a second option if I could not have a Pom. As for Yorkies, Shih Tzus, Terriors, they are just not for me.
I also extremely dislike the new Poodle-Mix craze. All though my neighbors have an Eski-Poo (American Eskimo Mini/Poodle), I still dislike them very very much. I find these dogs to be a little "off their rocker" if you know what I mean. Something just isn't right (oh idk maybe because they aren't supose to be breed together? haha) But personally I find them unattractive & morally wrong. My neighbors got one because they are allergic to dogs but wanted a white fluffy toy dog. Okay I understand this type of new breed now benefits these people but it's not worth it to me overall in the big picture. I wish we'd stop the Poodle-Mix craze!
There is no doubt in my mind one day I will have a Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) again; but I have fallen in love with the Pomeranian breed and always want them in my life!!