Toy puppies

[CamCamPup33]

Okay i have heard that with toy dogs they have some health problems because theyare so small? can someone fill me in?

[Layka3000]

I have heard that so much in my life, they are just as equal to a large or medium dog!

[cocker_luva]

i've never heard that before.

[Layka3000]

Toy dogs are supposed t olive longer that any other group, because they dont do things such as head sheep, agility....etc. (:

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Originally posted by Layka3000
Toy dogs are supposed t olive longer that any other group, because they dont do things such as head sheep, agility....etc. (:

Where did you here that?

[denver83tet]

I've never heard that. Are min/pins considered a toy breed?? If so, I have one, & she is healthy as can be

[Dobiegirl24]

smaller dogs are known to live longer, but i don't thinks it's b/c they don't do herding or hunting or whatever. but toy dogs do do agility and other peformance events but that does not have anything to do with how long they live, unless they get an injury doing those performance events maybe

[Layka3000]

This is just a Question:

Don't most bigger dogs suffer from hip displasia!
(sorry I might have spelt it wrong)

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Originally posted by Layka3000
This is just a Question:

Don't most bigger dogs suffer from hip displasia!
(sorry I might have spelt it wrong)

It depends on the breed and whether or not it was good breeding.

[Layka3000]

that tooo.

[ChloeLove]

Yes, some small dogs have health problems, but health defects come with just about every breed, not just small dogs. It just depends on the breed of dog. For example, my dog who is a Bichon Frise comes with eye problems, but she hasn't had any yet, but eye problems are common with Bichons. Small dogs tend to live longer and it has something to do with blood circulation and the heart, but I'm not quite sure what it is.

[Layka3000]

Well U have a point there?.... SORRY!!!!!~

[cocker_luva]

Originally posted by ChloeLove
but health defects come with just about every breed, not just small dogs.

yea, cockers are at risk for epilepsy (seizures), but Jesse hasn't shown any signs of that. I would know I have studied epilepsy because my mother has had it for years.

[Layka3000]

Gasp!...that is os saf!

[puppygrrl4eva7]

I also have heard that small dogs live longer, and I have heard of Teacup Yorkies is that like a mini Breed of Yorkies? That seems almost impossible they are already so tiny, when I first got Ringo he was no bigger than a rat But still cute as could be