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March 1st, 2010 at 5:48 pm
get a dust mop…they look the same as a small dog and the dust mop last longer
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March 1st, 2010 at 6:33 pm
myth. your animals health is all up to you and the type of food you feed it and exercise it gets.
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March 1st, 2010 at 6:55 pm
MYTH..the worst is bad breath…just take care of it and all will be fine..
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March 1st, 2010 at 7:33 pm
I have heard that the smaller ones have better health than larger dogs. They sure live a lot longer.
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March 1st, 2010 at 8:03 pm
All dogs have bad breath. Even if you scrub their teeth everyday, it smells like sulfer mixed with garlic.
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March 1st, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Small dogs are fine and often outlive large dogs.
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March 1st, 2010 at 9:06 pm
I have a Min Pin and it has had a ton of problems. Costing me a small fortune. I’ll never get a small dog again. I love this one but very costly.
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March 1st, 2010 at 9:25 pm
I DON’T KNOW I DON’T HAVE A DOG
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March 1st, 2010 at 10:12 pm
It depends on the breed, and who you get your dog from. All breads have health issues some worse then others, you should research the breed you are interested in. There is lOTS of information on the net!
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March 1st, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Urgh. my sister’s bassett hound has bad breath.
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My sister’s bassett hound
March 1st, 2010 at 10:36 pm
It really depends on the breed and how well you personally take care of it. You should try if possible to get a history on the dogs pedigree.
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March 1st, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Not True, diet is very important regardless of size
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March 1st, 2010 at 10:53 pm
the only dogs you will find that have health problems are pure breeds, muts live longer….pure breeds develop hip problems and die earlier
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March 1st, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Pugs and Pekinese often have breathing problems because of the shape of their face, but as a rule most small dogs are healthier and live longer then large one. Gravity sucks.
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March 2nd, 2010 at 12:06 am
i always heard the opposite…that bigger dogs live shorter lives.
My mom’s dog is about 20 pounds and she’s been around forever!
I think she’s 14 now! that’s 98 in dog years!
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March 2nd, 2010 at 12:22 am
No, I think its a myth. But still take your dog for regular check ups.
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March 2nd, 2010 at 12:51 am
not more then any other dog . but one daily charcoal tablet ( made for dogs) will do the trick ,,,,cleans the breath right up .
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March 2nd, 2010 at 1:07 am
that sounds like a myth to me, all dogs can get bad breath if something gets stuck in their teeth (hair, food, etc.) the only real threat to small dogs is that they tend to pass away due to heart attacks, their body stops growing at a certain point, but the heart has to work so hard because they are so active that it keeps growing until it becomes hazardous to the dog. (this is not EVERY small dog, you are usually better off if you get a mixed breed)
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March 2nd, 2010 at 1:38 am
I think large dogs tend to have more health problems…. as for the bad breath, just feed your pup kibble (hard food) rather than wet food… wet food gives bad breath while the kibble actually cleans the teeth. You’ll be fine, go ahead and get your puppy!
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March 2nd, 2010 at 2:24 am
Just get use to it.
Dogs have a keen sense of smell and that is one way they can tell each other apart.
Just think of what your dog may be telling the neighborhood dogs about your breath, snores, etc.
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March 2nd, 2010 at 3:01 am
they have the same health as every normal dog in this world. But small dogs prefer, instead of moving their ting legs, to go 1 and 2 whereever they want to. Take a look at this website, they tell you a profile and what the dog you want prefers:
http://www.petfinder.com
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March 2nd, 2010 at 3:27 am
typically the teacups and super miniature dogs have bad health
be picky when looking and have a vet check it out
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March 2nd, 2010 at 4:16 am
It’s not a myth, but it’s also not exactly true. It just depends on the breed.
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http://www.akc.org
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:42 am
my dog weighs 22 pounds and is on the couch with her head on a pillow covered with a blanket after her $125.00 visit to the vet. she has a cold and is on two medications..poor baby..you be the judge…susan
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March 2nd, 2010 at 4:53 am
False!
I have two Shi Tsu… they are always healthy and the doctor told me this kind of dog is very very resistant.
I have also a Lassa Apso. Long hair also… small dog… Nobody believes he’s now 12 years old.
You must try with Shi Tsus, are lovely, very inteligents, loyal and cute.
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