Myself and my partner are thinking about getting our first dog in the near future and I have to say this thread has worried me somewhat. We were thinking of getting a pedigree smooth coat chihuahua which are very expensive and having read this I am now not so sure that is a good idea. Our second choice was a whippet and again after reading how many are stolen or are attempted to be stolen I am quite worried! Especially as I am not even 5" tall and only 22! I dont think I would stand a chance if several men tried to take my dog from me when I was walking it