You can now turn your dog into a fashionable purse...

[Alysser]

Didn't see this comment. I don't think anything promotes BYB or PMs except people who support them (and I blame ignorance for that), never said it did. What I did say was that even a small dog being held can contribute to people wanting a small dog and view it as a fashion accessory. I can name several people who have adopted small dogs because they wanted a dog to carry around or a "shopping buddy" because they saw a "really cute one at Banana Republic" or their friend had one that they fell in love with. Do I agree with it? No, but it happens so I'm not going to say it isn't true.

Thanks for clearing that up, lwds. Sorry, I guess I just misunderstood your post. I agree with you 100%. Buying from puppy mills is supporting them, and that is what's promoting them. Media isn't helping much either. Yesterday, we went to a breast cancer walk, although I wasn't walking in it, my sister and her friend were with their school and they said there was a doggie stroller. It's just like a cage on a cart. But come on, that's really pointless.

For the record,and no one accused me of getting a maltese because they are "cute", we got Sassy because we wanted a dog who didn't shed that much.

[lwds]

Yesterday, we went to a breast cancer walk, although I wasn't walking in it, my sister and her friend were with their school and they said there was a doggie stroller. It's just like a cage on a cart. But come on, that's really pointless.

See, I don't think it's a big deal. I honestly don't care if someone chooses to carry their dogs, stroll their dogs, or dress their dogs (all within reason) as long as the dog is properly cared for (such as good nutrition, appropriate vet care, adequate exercise, the owner socializes their dog, and of course, the dog doesn't mind or seem uncomfortable). Sure the owner looks ridiculous and some things make me wonder, but if they are happy and most importantly the dog is happy, I don't think that's ridiculous

I think the thread is going off-topic, sorry OP!!

For the record,and no one accused me of getting a maltese because they are "cute", we got Sassy because we wanted a dog who didn't shed that much.

She's adorable!

[bckrazy]

grossss! do they not realize that even a yorkie is a dog, and enjoys walking and getting exercise? that MUST be mentally harmful, for a dog to be hanging there. not to mention... accidents, like bumping them into things or dropping them, are bound to happen.

I'm seriously surprised that people who buy this don't just go all out and push their dogs around in baby carriages & breast-feed them. :< a 3 lb dog is still a dog and babying them is just as harmful as neglecting them. I see the MOST vicious dogs at the dog park, and they're the tiny Chi's and Lhasa's decked out in bows whose owners feel they are harmless just because they're tiny. Gonzo doesn't even care about these dogs, but they really pick on Fozzie & I'm afraid he will be aggressive towards little dogs when he grows up, because a lot of them are relentless and their owners do nothing.

[k9krazee]

My question is....Do they come in large breed sizes. lol

LOL.

[Blue_Frog]

Originally posted by MajesticCollies:
My question is....Do they come in large breed sizes. lol

I'm thinking a Red-rocket wagon with a dog bed attached... i'm not sure that I'd want to carry Maggie -anywhere- ... shes a little bit heavy for a purse.

Or maybe one of those rucksacks with the steel-reinforcements for those week-long camping adventures could be adjusted? Now i have this mental image of a border-collie in a backpack and its making me snicker.