are you kidding me?!

I never have chosen any of my current dogs on looks or color, rather half of them choose me. Its crazy that people will buy a dog for that sole reason. I understand wanting a working dog of a certian color, like a black Lab whose dark coat is thought to be more water proof then choco or yellow colored coats.

Oh my gosh, that is insane! 12 oz is like the size of a coke can!! Personally, i would refuse to buy anything called a "micro toy"

I don't know anything about the price of Chis, but that seems like a lot.  Are any colors considered more or less desirable?  I ask b/c in German Shepherds, there is a HUGE variety of colors and patterns, but no one color or pattern is considered more rare or more desirable than another, so anyone selling something for more as "rare" is a total quack.

micro toy.....*cringe* 

Jewlieee

micro toy.....*cringe* 

Exactly, makes my skin crawl.........eeew.....

I actually prefer lighter colored eyes in GSDs......when purchasing only, most of my dogs are rescues, and I have no choice in how they look.....I could never see spending 5 grand on a dog when there are many that get thrown away every day......

So a toy isn't small enough?  We're talking what?  Small guina pig size?  Large hampster?

I honestly think the little dogs are adorable, but heaven knows as clumsy as I am, I'd be a nervous wreck owning anything smaller than say a cocker.  I'd be so afraid of breaking the little guy/gal that I don't think I could enjoy one.  That's my disclaimer, and having said that, with absolutely no offense meant to toy breeds or their owners, good gosh.....this teacup and micro stuff has just gone wayyyyy too far.  It absolutely can't be healthy to make dogs so much tinier than they already are.

glenmar

.this teacup and micro stuff has just gone wayyyyy too far.  It absolutely can't be healthy to make dogs so much tinier than they already are.

i bet its not really a dog at all.....

probably one of these

(*(*(*is currently ducking and running*)*)*) 

OOh OOh I dare you to write them and ask what kinda health tests her parents have passed, LOL. I bet they reply with "she's been checked by the vet as healthy", LOL!

AuroraLove

OOh OOh I dare you to write them and ask what kinda health tests her parents have passed, LOL. I bet they reply with "she's been checked by the vet as healthy", LOL!

No kidding.  So has my hip dysplastic mutt who has had diahrrea for 2 weeks, lol. 

Ridiculous price, and the add definitely made me cringe...

ETA:  My chi is just barely over 3 lbs., and healthy as an ox.    The Chihuahua standard is 2-6 lbs.  It is not the size that would worry me about this particular dog, but the fact that she is obviously not from good breeder, so for THAT reason I would be worried about future health problems.

I didn't realize that the standard was that small.  So this woman is basically blowing more smoke with the micro toy crap?.

I honestly mean no offense to tiny dogs or their people, but holy cow thats soooooooo little.  I truly would be an absolute nervous wreck with a dog that small.  I break ME trying to avoid breaking it

And yes, it goes without saying that this is not a quality breeder.  Just the whole thing made me see red.  Including the price tag.

Chihuahuas are seriously that small?  Has that changed in the last few years - maybe knocked the top down of the standard or something?

My inlaws had a chihuahua twenty years ago and I don't remember her being much smaller than Zhi (Chinese crested, on the small side of the standard at 9 or 10 pounds).  She was a freakish dog but I think raised a bit differently she would have been a neat dog.  She was purchased from what I'd call a serious back yard breeder - only BYB in that they didn't show, but their dogs themselves were from show kennels and they did eyes and elbows, heart, etc on the parents.  Trixie had an actual dog-shaped face rather than the smooshed one I see today - maybe the muzzle adds another pound or so?