My thoughts exactlyOriginally Posted by ScamperFarms
Its a gimmic.and a bad gimmic at that. Teacup branding makes me MAD. and there is no reason to be breeding small to small...and.. Argh yeah. I dont think its a good idea. at all. And i would not give any money to that kind of breeder.
There are already too many *unconstitutional* restrictions being placed on us breeders--pet limit laws and the like--for any required licensing to be a good thing. I should not have to buy a license to breed my Persians. Require licenses one day, and the animal rights people will find even more ways to restrict our pet ownership the next.Originally Posted by swate
I have not found one breeder on any board that is happy with this type of breeding.... I guess people should have to have a license to breed....
I see your point and it is a good one. However, consider this--the average "natural" dog size is about 50 to 60 pounds. But many breeds of dogs have a standard calling for as little as 10 pounds. That's less than one fifth the weight of an average dog. If you consider an average cat to be 10 to 15 pounds {and that's on the large side}, then breeding cats of 2 or 3 pounds would be roughly the equivalent. Why is it ethical to breed toy dogs but not toy cats? And btw I'm not referring to those "teacup" yorkies and such which go to 5 pounds or so. I'm just noticing a double standard here. IMO as long as it doesn't hurt the animal's health and well being I see no problem with breeding for larger or smaller size. Maine Coon breeders are working to increase the size of their cats, for instance. Why the stigma on trying to breed a small but still healthy cat?Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45
you can't just keep breeding smaller cats. IMO cats are small - ranging from 5 lbs to 20 lbs - why would you want ANY thing smaller then that?
What do you think of Pomeranian's? They aren't exactly Tea Cup, but they are toy sized dogs. I used to have one, and I don't think they stunted or dwarfed anything to create the breed. My little guy seemed extremely healthy. In fact he still is. I had to give him to my neighbor because I couldn't walk him due to my bad hip.Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45
Who says I approve of the little dogs????We have a lab. The smallest dog I would consider owning is a cairn terrier - I really don't like the toy breeds.
And most cats/dogs have some kind of genetic problem. Many of the toy breeds are prone to eye problems (bulging eyes) or breathing problems - pugs, boston terriers, or knee problems. So are they really any healthier.
I understand that Maine Coons are having some problems now with hip displaysia.
IMO you can't have "healthy" teacup anything.