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| PBGVs with Kids A match made in Heaven? |
| Getting to Know You |
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| Lapful of Love |
| Kisses Sweeter Than Wine |
| Simply Heaven |
| Sheer Ectasy |
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| Important things to consider before adding a PBGV to your family |
| If a picture paints a thousand words, then none speak more eloquently than the photos on this page. A small dog, a small child - nothing could be cuter, right? Ordinarily, children and PBGVs go together like Oreos and milk. In the right home, a child and a PBGV are usually a recipe for success. But, if you add a PBGV to your home impulsively, you may discover that you've acquired far more dog and disharmony than you bargained for. Read on... |
| The Nature and Temperament of a PBGV PBGVs are happy, comical little hounds who enoy a rollicking good time. They're busy, they're nosy, they're eternally curious and, at times, they seem to be able to get into 10 things at once - not terribly unlike a young child! By nature, the Petit is a very friendly and affectionate dog who enjoys spending time with his family. but it's also important to understand that beneath his rough and tumble exterior lies a heart as soft as melted butter. No dog was ever born who was more suited to the role of four-legged family entertainment center than the PBGV., and his gentle loving nature makes him the perfect candidate for the right home. So, How About Kids and a PBGV? Of course we realize that your children are angels and would never consider mistreating an animal in any way...but any home with a child and a dog requires an extra dose of commitment to meet the needs of both the children and the dog, in addition to demanding constant supervision by the adults in the household to ensure that everyone treats each other respectfully and responsibly. PBGVs are bold, active, curious hounds who can easily be led into mischief (sound familiar?). Any children in the home must be taught how to respect and interact appropriately with a PBGV. Making the extra effort to educate your children about proper care and handling of a dog will go a long way toward ensuring that your adoption will be successful. |
| Teaching the Kids As mentioned above, the PBGV is a very gentle soul who does not respond well to rough handling of any kind. These are extremely sensitive dogs and all children in the family should be taught to handle them gently and with respect. Children should not be allowed to push or pull a Petit around too roughly. You should also be aware that a PBGV can become overly excited quite easily, and it is your responsibility to firmly and lovingly take control should a situation start to get out of hand. A PBGV should never be lifted by his armpits, or by his front legs only, as this will subject him to injury. Adults and children alike should learn to pick up a PBGV by placing one hand under the chest between the front legs, and placing the other hand under his bottom. Being lifted in this manner will make your dog feel secure and make it less likely that he will attempt to wriggle out of your arms. Very young children should never be allowed to attempt to lift a PBGV. Instead, the child should sit on the floor so you can gently place the dog in his lap. |
| The Verdict? With careful preparation and planning, and as long as you're willing to make the extra effort to closely monitor both kids and dog, there is no reason why you should not adopt a PBGV if you have children in the home. As the precious faces in these photos attest, it can indeed be a match made in heaven! |
| Oh! About PBGVs and Other Pets? Find the answer here or click on the "forward" arrow. |
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