[Chihuahuas] Finding quality chihuahuas in shelters

2006-09-16 Thread Sheri
! Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahuameetup/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Lets talk about our wonderful little

Re: [Chihuahuas] HELP!! What did I do wrong and what do I do now??

2006-09-05 Thread Sheri
Try putting some leaves on the wee wee pad. Sometimes they don't like the pee soaking in the pad and getting their paws wet. If you can get some leaves that Kana or another dog pees on that would be even better. If she finally goes on the wee pad, make a big deal out of it and give her

Re: [Chihuahuas] aggressiveness

2006-08-19 Thread Sheri
I'm not an expert but the squirt bottle works great for me. I only use it when Lily decides its playtime at 3am. --- carolinepetroski [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am an owner of a chi who is three years old and is very mischevious! we adopted our chi when he was about a year old, and he

[Chihuahuas] any video clips of Chihuahuas behaving badly?

2006-08-19 Thread Sheri
I'd love to see your little devils. : D __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your

Re: [Chihuahuas] Growling Aggressive Behavior

2006-08-07 Thread Sheri
sometimes animals get aggressive if they are sick or in pain.Venus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chip is 5 now the past couple of weeks he has been getting very aggressive towards the other animals (dog, cat, and ferret) in the house and the kids (ages 8 and 13). Even growled at me once. It

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: IT'S OFFICIAL, TIA WON!!!

2006-07-03 Thread Sheri
What an adorable picture! She deserved to win. Sorry, I haven't been on this board for months so I didn't get to vote.I've been busy with my meetup group for the spring and summer.Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahuameetup/ Talk is

Re: [Chihuahuas] Tear Stain removal

2006-05-25 Thread Sheri
Watering eyes can be a sign of allergy. Lilybelle got watery eyes when I switched her from nutro lamb and rice to Prarie beef and barley. I'm not sure if that was the cause but, its something to think about. Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: gagging noises

2006-04-10 Thread Sheri
I've heard that hear problems can cause a cough. Bebe had a constant cough and I was told by her previous ownerthat was normal because of the short snout. Come to find out she did have a bad heart. (In her case, I don't know if the cough was from her heart or short snout or both). Maybe the

Re: [Chihuahuas] Question about food.

2006-04-02 Thread Sheri
I've heard the same thing, give dry food for good teeth. I give Lily canned or raw mixed in her dry food. I make sure the protein sources are whole meat- like chicken or chicken meal rather than poultry meal, no corn or by-products. for example a good dry food is solid gold innova wellness

Re: [Chihuahuas] In Memory

2006-03-21 Thread Sheri
I'm so sorry for your loss Marsha. I felt like I just got punched in the stomach after reading your post. I don't know what I would have done in your situation. Just keep thinking that Honey is in a good place now. Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group

Re: [Chihuahuas] Little Dog Big Problem

2006-02-24 Thread Sheri
a certain place on his belly?Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahuameetup/ Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! SPONS

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: New member adopting an adult

2006-02-23 Thread Sheri
great by the waySheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahuameetup/ Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! SPONSORED

Re: [Chihuahuas] My broccoli eating chihuahua!

2006-02-23 Thread Sheri
MIne will eat any vegetable (even frozen) but not fruit.Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahuameetup/ Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Hi everyone... Long hair chihuahua question-Clarins Girl

2006-02-22 Thread Sheri
Derm Caps 10 is Omega 3 capsules for dogs 10 lbs or under. I get them from KV Vet supply. As far as food goes, its best to stay away from anything with bi products or corn because they can be the culprit to allergies which leads to shedding.I've been feeding nutros lamb and rice.Sheri ~n~

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Hi everyone... Long hair chihuahua question

2006-02-21 Thread Sheri
they all shed, long or short coat. I give "DermCaps 10" and stay away from corn in their food so I only see shedding at the change of seasons.Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahuameetup/ Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: My Chi's are my babies-Tawnya

2006-02-15 Thread Sheri
HA HA HA!Tawnya Bowman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I have to say that I agree that we make a promise to our dogs when we adopt them into our family. However, as a breeder we can't keep every dog we ever adopt or produce out of our matings. If we did, many of us would not have husbands. I was

Re: [Chihuahuas] Our little friends are sensitive,

2006-02-15 Thread Sheri
s so layed back." /What I'm trying to say, We as Chihuahua owners have to be careful of out little friends, they need a lot of attention, and stroking, otherwise they could become very neurotic. //Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/g

Re: [Chihuahuas] Your experience of Chi's with other pets

2006-02-13 Thread Sheri
the terrier did not live.I would love to have a pet bunny as a friend for my chi.I worry about the mess it may make in the house though...Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahuameetup/ Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail

Re: [Chihuahuas] more sweaters/Sheri

2006-01-27 Thread Sheri
WOW! thanks!dobza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sheri, I do not knit but there are some very nice knit patterns online. I will go look for some links for you. http://knitting.about.com/library/blmiscdogs.htm http://www.redlipstick.net/knit/chihswe.html http://www.karpstyles.com

Re: [Chihuahuas] problem?

2006-01-09 Thread Sheri
Maybe the drops are too harsh. Can you check with your vet and find out if they are irritating him? Or ask how gentle the drops are. I used "Gentle Clens" (and antibiotics) on Lily when her ears were infected. It didn't seem to bother her. Betty Stewart [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My

Re: [Chihuahuas] My Chi Sarah!

2006-01-05 Thread Sheri
Hi Kollean and Sarah!Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahuameetup/ Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today

Re: [Chihuahuas] handmade sweaters-KAY

2006-01-03 Thread Sheri
How long does it take to make a simple chi sweater on the machine? I'm tired of the ones I"ve been seeing at petsmart and on ebay. I don't want my dog in bright pink or something with a bunch of crazy colors. I have a knitting machine and I have converted human sweater patterns to work on

Re: [Chihuahuas] handmade sweaters

2006-01-02 Thread Sheri
- From: Sheri To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 2:49 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] handmade sweaters to those of you who knit and crochet-Have you ever tried making a chi sweater with a knitting machine? If so, how did it work? Kay Lewis [EMAIL

Re: [Chihuahuas] angry Chihuahuas attacked a police officer-KAY

2006-01-02 Thread Sheri
Thanks for your efforts! --- Kay Lewis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Sheri, I did some googling on this article and came up with close to200 identical reports, but no name at all Sorry I sure hope those sweet little dogs didn't catch anything biting ahuman

[Chihuahuas] angry Chihuahuas attacked a police officer

2005-12-30 Thread Sheri
I heard about this on the news this morning. Does anyone know who this might be?FREMONT, Calif. - A pack of angry Chihuahuas attacked a police officer who was escorting a teenager home after a traffic stop, authorities said. The officer suffered minor injuries, including bites

[Chihuahuas] handmade sweaters

2005-12-30 Thread Sheri
to those of you who knit and crochet-Have you ever tried making a chi sweater with a knitting machine? If so, how did it work?Kay Lewis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Rocky,I do crochet a lot and had tried something simular only with regularyarn and was not happy with it. Will get some baby

Re: [Chihuahuas] princess and her problem

2005-12-29 Thread Sheri
the humping may be a dominance issue although I don't know why she would do it to her house and pillow. Have you talke to a behavior specialist?texanddixie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I OWN A LONG HAIRED CHIHUAHUA AND SHE HAS THIS PROBLEM SHE LIKES TO HUMP MY FEMALE AND MALE CAT AND ALSO LIKES TO

Re: [Chihuahuas] Teaching Zoey Alone Time

2005-12-28 Thread Sheri
Lily got a dog sitter video for christmas. I turn it on for her before I leave the house when she is going to be alone. It seems to keep her entertained. It has birds, squirrels and all sorts of things dogs are interested in.Heather Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Teaching Zoey Alone Time

2005-12-28 Thread Sheri
A squirt bottle and water has worked wonders for me. I don't even have to squirt the water now. Lily sees the bottle and quiets down.I've tried telling her 'Quiet', or 'That's Enough' but she's just not listening, and only cries carries on more. I know Chi's like to be held and

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Does your little friend burrow under the covers? He love...

2005-12-25 Thread Sheri
The squirt bottle has done wonders for me. --- marsha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wouldn't have a clue how to end barking problems. I have been told that I need to break my dogs of this. The problem is, as a Deaf person, I do not hear them bark, therefore it hasn't posed a problem for me!

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Does your little friend burrow under the covers? He loves that!

2005-12-21 Thread Sheri
I have no idea if she has ever been in a crate, I adopted her at a shelter. Its not that big a deal having the dog hair, I just use a lint roller.Stevie CB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Sheri,You do have a choice. Put her in her crate and put her in another room at night for a few days, She may

Re: [Chihuahuas] Here's Zoey!!!!

2005-12-20 Thread Sheri
Congrats on your very cute little girl!Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahuameetup/ __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: [Chihuahuas] help with moveing advice...

2005-12-14 Thread Sheri
You may want to get her used to one room at a time by using baby or petgates to block off the doorways.Susana M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hello all. here I am once again, Two Socks mom, asking for advice. We just got approved for a house that we where really not expecting to be able to get.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Hi, I'm new :)

2005-11-28 Thread Sheri
Hi Rose We are in the Bay Area CA. Where are you? I like your knitted jackets I may be ordering one for LilyBelle soon!Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahuameetup/ Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free

Re: [Chihuahuas] To all who have lost a pet

2005-11-07 Thread Sheri
they bring is well worth it and I'm glad we have the option of putting them to sleep when they are suffering. (I"m sure they are too). Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahuameetup/ Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Jogging with a Chihuahua

2005-10-02 Thread Sheri
I took Lily for her first walk yesterday. We are starting off slow while she is recovering but she is full of energy and has the funniest little trot. I got her to run a little but she wasn't too optimistic on the idea. Maybe she will work up to it as she gets back in shape.

[Chihuahuas] Patricia

2005-09-21 Thread Sheri
_ From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sheri Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 2:01 PM To: chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com; ChiPregPup; chis and more Subject: [Chihuahuas] Introducing LilyBell (home safe and sound) A couple people mentioned

[Chihuahuas] PRAYERS FOR BEBE PLEASE

2005-08-25 Thread Sheri
estimate $2400.) Sheri ~n~ Be be http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=125683j=t http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahuameetup/__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Lets talk about our

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Bebe got attacked ; ( LIZ - LACEY

2005-08-24 Thread Sheri
ahuas@yahoogroups.com, "Patricia Hurteau" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sheri- So glad to hear that Bebe is doing better. I think the other dog's owner should be shocked at how easily he is getting off. $250 is very low emergency vet bill. He is lucky you aren't suing for pain, suffering and emotion

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Bebe got attacked (PEPPER SPRAY)

2005-08-24 Thread Sheri
steaming out after us is going to be sorry for a while... rocko --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Patricia Hurteau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sheri- So glad to hear that Bebe is doing better. I think the other dog's owner should be shocked at how easily he is getting off

Re: [Chihuahuas]MARSHA

2005-08-24 Thread Sheri
I don't hold anything against the owners for being ignorant. Hopefully they learned not to keep a vicious dog on a rope. The bill could have been much worse. $250 is cheap. I don't know why he acted shocked. --- marsha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it is ok to be shocked...I myself

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Bebe got attacked ; (

2005-08-23 Thread Sheri
Lacey, that is awful, much worse than what I just experienced. That would have made me ill. I'm so glad Fifi recovered!laceyduthu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so sorry this happened to you Sheri. Right before we moved here, Fifi was attacked by a huge lab. My best friend was pet sitting for me

[Chihuahuas] Bebe got attacked ; (

2005-08-22 Thread Sheri
be billing the dogs owners for the vet visits. If they don't like it, I suppose I can call animal control. Anyways, I think I'm more traumatized than my dog. And now I"m really in a mood! : ( Sheri ~n~ Be be http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=125683j=t http://groups.yahoo.com/

Re: [Chihuahuas] Bebe got attacked ; (

2005-08-22 Thread Sheri
So basically, what I am taking a long time to say (lol), is that their reaction to the bill should dictate how you feel toward them. You got that right! I haven't given it to them yet, I need time to cool off first. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: chi breathing hard, not panting-Rocko

2005-08-15 Thread Sheri
thanks. My vet is calling me back today. She was unavailable over the weekend. rocket [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She is awfully dang cute,she may have a lung infection or maybe a sore throat, id drag her to the vet an have her gone over.rocko--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Sheri [EMAIL

[Chihuahuas] chi breathing hard, not panting

2005-08-14 Thread Sheri
I've noticed that Bebe has been breathing hard (not panting) the past few days. Does anyone know what this may be a symptom of or have you ever noticed your chi doing this? She isn't acting like she doesn't feel well. Sheri ~n~ Be be http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=125683j=t http

Re: [Chihuahuas] chihuahua vs racoon

2005-07-29 Thread Sheri
I"ve got lots of raccoons around my house so my chi stays inside. rocket [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: groop,my chi prancer got into a racoon, she ran out the back door in colorado at 2 am, and found a very big and mean creacure.She attacked it and was starting to get torn up, I heard the situation

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Chi's and Children

2005-07-25 Thread Sheri
I would never trust kids unsupervised around my pets either. Bebe will snap anyone who reaches for her. She bit some kid that came in my office last week. Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My two cents - I think older kids are fine, and depending on the younger child it can be fine or it

[Chihuahuas] Re: Chi's and Children-Venus

2005-07-25 Thread Sheri
Venus, you're lucky to have kids that are good with animals. I used to witness kids doing stupid and mean things to animals when I had my horse at a boarding stable. There were some really good kids that were responsible and very kind to the horses and other animals. One little girl that I

Re: [Chihuahuas] hypoglycemia

2005-06-15 Thread Sheri
I've got a picky eater too. I cook chicken or ground beef and mix it with her kibble. Mixing Natural Balance wet food with her kibble used to work but I guess she is tired of it. Just like a typical little kid, she will ALWAYS eat McDonalds. (I may give her one bite of it now and then for a

Re: [Chihuahuas] 4 week old chihuahua puppy

2005-06-15 Thread Sheri
this group may be helpful for you if you don't get any answers here.Good Luck http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChiPregnancyPups/ shelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, Can any one help me? I have a 4week old female chihuahua,i got her from a neighbour that said he was getting rid of them,i

Re: [Chihuahuas] Does your dog do this?

2005-06-10 Thread Sheri
I find kibble stashed all over the house. She likes to stash it in her bed too. marsha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL! I've had greenies go throuh the washer and dryer because one of Bebes favorite places to "bury" her food is in my laundry. When I get out the christmas decorations each

Re: [Chihuahuas] new chihuahua owner!

2005-05-26 Thread Sheri
Congrats on your new chi! Got any pics? Sheri ~n~ Be be __ Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- In low income neighborhoods, 84