Sometimes the mother dog, busy with her stronger puppies, will ignore the weakest. The problem begins when a prospective owner insists he.

Most people have no idea what is involved in taking care of such a tiny dog. A good breeder knows the very special care required and is willing to put out extra effort to care for the smallest of the litter. The breeds are Yorkies, Maltese, Poodles, or Chihuahuas. The puppies we are referring to are usually the smallest of a normal litter. In nature or in the hands of an inexperienced breeder these puppies would never survive. The adult size of these dogs is usually under 4 lbs.

There are supplemental feedings, concern about keeping the baby warm enough and making sure it eliminates properly and is kept clean.

I have to chuckle at some of the answers I get. Most tiny puppies even need special attention while they are with their mother. Many people call me and say they want the tinniest possible dog. I continue to interview these people and try to ascertain if such a small dog is really what they want or only what they think they want.

The first question I ask is why.