It is a cute little metal one. I will try a different bowl and see what he does. Thanks for the tip! It's not too tall for him, though. It's little, like a cat bowl.
We went to the vet today and she also thinks he is a chiweenie. It's funny, I actually originally wanted to buy a chiweenie before I decided to get a shelter pup. I got just the dog I was looking for, I guess! Desi Lou is almost Merit's size! We weighed him at the vet and he's actually not quite 9 lbs, more like a slim, trim 8 1/2 :) --- In [email protected], "Joan" <joan_croft@...> wrote: > > What kind of bowl are you using? I think sometimes the metal ones are scary > because they see their shadow on the sides. Sometimes the ceramic ones do > that too. > Is the bowl kind of tall for him? > I love all dogs...and Chiweenies are so cute. For a long time I susptected > that my Desi Lou was a Chiweenie, but the vet insists that he is all > Chihuahua. He is full grown and 8 lbs. > > --- In [email protected], "michaela_and_merit" <michaela.margida@> > wrote: > > > > Hi Everyone! > > > > Here is an update on Merit: first, it is his second day home and he has not > > had even one accident!! He seems to know he should go potty outside. I am > > so proud!! > > > > Second, he slept nicely all night in his crate (next to my bed) without > > crying!! Third, he walks perfectly on a leash!! > > > > One weird issue, though (advice please!): he seems afraid of his food bowl. > > He tries to tip it over with his nose, although obviously I do not let him, > > and whenever he takes a piece of kibble from the scary bowl, he acts like > > he has done something very, very brave. Anyone else ever deal with > > something like this? > > > > One last thing-- he is DEFINITELY not a purebred chihuahua. Will you guys > > still love him? I think he is probably a chiweenie. You guys are going to > > think he is HUGE. He weighs 9 lbs. I have a picture but I can't figure out > > how to upload... > > > > Have a great day, everyone! I look forward to hearing from you! > > Michaela > > > > --- In [email protected], "michaela_and_merit" <michaela.margida@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > > I joined this group because I want to be sure I provide the best care > > > possible for my new best friend. His name is Merit, and I placed a > > > deposit on him at the local APS shelter this morning. He needs the > > > standard medical procedures (neutering, immunizations, flea and tick > > > prevention) and then he will be ready to come home to me later this week! > > > > > > I am so excited about him! I always had dogs growing up, but Merit will > > > be my first dog since living on my own. I am 24 years old, a graduate > > > student, and live in a townhouse in a quiet suburban area. I have done a > > > ton of research on chis and feel pretty prepared in terms of general > > > knowledge, such as nail clipping, tooth cleaning, vet visits, etc. but I > > > would really value some advice from chihuahua experts like you all! > > > > > > Is there anything you wish someone had told you that would have made > > > training your chihuahua much easier? Is there a particular treat or > > > activity that would be fun for Merit to try? Please share any tips and > > > tricks you can think of that might be helpful for a new chihuahua owner. > > > > > > Thank you! > > > Michaela > > > > > > P.S. Merit is chocolate with a short coat (I will share a picture once he > > > is home!). He's one year old and is fairly timid-- life in the shelter > > > has been really hard for him to deal with because it is so loud and scary > > > with all those dogs barking and howling. So I'd especially value advice > > > on how to make him feel comfortable in his new home :) > > > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
