Tia only weighs 6 pounds and is fairly small but I would NEVER put her in a purse, she's a dog not a fashion statment and she is perfectly capable of walking on a leash. I think that if Large dogs aren't allowed in malls then small dogs shouldn't be either, even if they can fit in your purse. I HATE it when I see chihuahua's and Doxies in people's purses