Advice needed: Pomchi (Pomeranian x Chihuahua cross)

Hi there, Just a quick heads-up on a couple of things if you’ve never owned a dog before: Despite this crossbreed’s small size, make sure you treat them like any other dog. That means not carrying them everywhere, letting them meet other dogs—even if they’re much bigger—and not being overprotective... If a big dog comes over to say hello, just let them get on with it! By picking them up, you’re passing on your own stress, and the dog thinks, "Blimey, my owner is protecting me from this dog, it must be really dangerous!" Then you end up with a small dog that yaps or tries to nip at others... Also, keep in mind that despite their size, they’ll still need a walk every day outside the garden to take in new smells, meet other dogs, and explore different routes. A dog that never leaves the house gets bored and can end up barking compulsively, which happens a lot with these smaller breeds... So, to sum up: yes, they're a small dog, but they're still a dog. They love going for walks and don’t need to be wrapped in cotton wool like a soft toy...