[Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua diversity

2006-12-08 Thread susantn1962
Not trying to be smart or anything, but I could care less about AKC's standards. I've never gotten into the whole "show dog" thing. As long as we're happy with our dogs, and our dogs are happy with us that's all I care about. I'm sure that's how the majority of you feel, though.right? Su

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua diversity

2006-12-08 Thread marsha
no. Actually, the shorter legged, stockier built ones with the short noses are the ones that are up to AKC standards.Sex does not play a role in the build Marsha - Original Message - From: susantn1962 To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 6:44 PM

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: We BOught a new CHI

2006-12-08 Thread marsha
I always call short people "compact" lol Marsha - Original Message - From: Melissa To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 1:29 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: We BOught a new CHI I'm 5'2" and like to think of myself as pocket size. --- In Chihu

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: We BOught a new CHI

2006-12-08 Thread marsha
nawww, just a coffee cup :-) Marsha - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: We BOught a new CHI I am 5'11" and my mom is only 5'3"..Does that make her a teachup? LOL

[Chihuahuas] WI: 13 dogs removed from Marquette County home

2006-12-08 Thread DeafdogsX2
One appears to be a pure bred Chihuahua. They range in age from newborn puppies to elderly dogs. Most are mixed breeds. _http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061208/OSH0101/61 2080484/1128/OSHnews_ (http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061208

[Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua diversity

2006-12-08 Thread susantn1962
Oh well...guess that shot that theory all towell..you knowlol Susan --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > No both my 3.5 pound female and 4 pound male are both short legged and hers > are shorter. They are not related. Karen > " Lets talk about our wo

[Chihuahuas] Re: Doggiepottys

2006-12-08 Thread susantn1962
I found out about some stuff that's used for reptiles called Repticage carpet. It comes in different sizes in a two pack, so you wash one and have the other to use. It's made to use in aquariums, and comes in 10 and 29 gallon size. The 29 gallon size is around $14. Wonder how that would wor

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua diversity

2006-12-08 Thread scrappinkaren
No both my 3.5 pound female and 4 pound male are both short legged and hers are shorter. They are not related. Karen

[Chihuahuas] Skidboot

2006-12-08 Thread susantn1962
I hope no one minds my posting about another breed of dog. My brother just sent me the link to a video about a dog named Skidboot, a blue heeler/mix. I had seen this dog on Pet Star, but this video clip tells you so much more about the dog and his owner. Get the tissues out...it's very touch

[Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua diversity

2006-12-08 Thread susantn1962
>From what I've read, don't the male Chis tend to be short legged and stocky, and the females long legged and lean? I know my Nina is such a long legged priss, and her half brother, Tre, is a short legged stocky macho man! lol Regardless, I think they're ALL FABULOUS!!! They seem to have their

Re: [Chihuahuas] Doggiepottys

2006-12-08 Thread scrappinkaren
WHAT ABOUT A BOOT HOLDER AND A PIECE OF ASTRO TURF? cHEAPER AND ABOUT THE SAME SIZE

[Chihuahuas] Chihuahua diversity

2006-12-08 Thread furdion
Yep! Chis come a variety of shapes and sizes and this for me is the beauty of the breed My Robin has short lovely little legs and he is stockier in build My little man so butch! And Salome has legs like a gazelle and is bouncy and excitable she reminds me a young fawn or a ballerina all leg

[Chihuahuas] Re: Doggiepottys

2006-12-08 Thread susantn1962
The cost of the Doggie Potty seems like an awful high price to pay for something that just camouflages the wee wee pads. Of course, I know it may be worth it to some. Here's the url to the site...for any interested in checking it out http://www.doggiepottys.com/ Susan --- In Chihuahuas@y

[Chihuahuas] Doggiepottys

2006-12-08 Thread babcocksheila
Has anybody used the DoggiePottys? If you have had you had success. There $100 for the small. I was wondering if a regular dog litter pan and regular Astro Turf with wee wee pad would work. " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your

[Chihuahuas] Re: We BOught a new CHI

2006-12-08 Thread Melissa
I'm 5'2" and like to think of myself as pocket size. [;)] --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I am 5'11" and my mom is only 5'3"..Does that make her a teachup? LOL > > Cindy Lynn > > > > In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "marsha

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: We BOught a new CHI

2006-12-08 Thread jamcin
I am 5'11" and my mom is only 5'3"..Does that make her a teachup? LOL Cindy Lynn In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "marsha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: They are just the runt of the litter or just smaller, plain and simple. I mean you can take two famili

[Chihuahuas] Re: We BOught a new CHI

2006-12-08 Thread Lacey
Well put Marsha. (yes, I'm still on the list... just been too busy to post much lately.) ~Lacey In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "marsha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > They are just the runt of the litter or just smaller, plain and simple. I mean you can take two families of humans and one

Re: [Chihuahuas] Max

2006-12-08 Thread Berta
Max is so handsome. Thank you for sharing. Berta in Alabama doggie mommy to Tink and Riley the chi's and Bella, Mighty mite and Alle B the yorkies

[Chihuahuas] Just bought a 1ld 3 oz 11 week old Chi female how often do I feed?

2006-12-08 Thread babcocksheila
The breeder said 3x. The Vet said 4x. I mix 1 tsp wet with 2 tsp dry puppy. I work 8 hours but now go home for lunch. I've been picking up food when I gone but leave water. Should I leave dry food? I also have a 7lb male Chi and 2 12ld cats. There on free food. Puppy wants to rule and playfully

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: We BOught a new CHI

2006-12-08 Thread marsha
They are just the runt of the litter or just smaller, plain and simple. I mean you can take two families of humans and one family can be tall people and the other family short people, but unless they have dwarfism, they are not "miniatures", ect. They are just smaller. Some breeds DO have mini

Re: [Chihuahuas] sick Chi

2006-12-08 Thread Anne
My chi Chiclet will put ALL FOUR paws on the pad, but her butt leans off the pad! My solution may work for you, if it was a "near miss." I laid down a piece of clear carpet runner, and I put the pee pads on top of that. That way, if the girls "drop" slightly off the edge, or if they pee on th

[Chihuahuas] Re: We BOught a new CHI

2006-12-08 Thread susantn1962
Here's a link to The Chihuahua Club of America's Teacup Statement. It also mentions the other labels given to Chihuahuas. http://www.chihuahuaclubofamerica.com/teacup.htm Susan --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "entertainingwithjen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > why are some smaller than ot

[Chihuahuas] Re: We BOught a new CHI

2006-12-08 Thread entertainingwithjen
why are some smaller than others then?? are they even the same breed?? you got me confused lol --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "marsha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > YEP!! > Marsha > - Original Message - > From: novachild2005 > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Th

Re: [Chihuahuas] Speking of Sweaters

2006-12-08 Thread odogkattctt
That sounds like the best way to go. I have been looking for something small. And they are all so bulky. To much for a little one. Pattiann - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 8:00 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuah

RE: [Chihuahuas] Male Situation

2006-12-08 Thread jamcin
He looks guilty ha ha! Darling dog.. Cindy Lynn -- Original message -- From: Amanda Nichole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://tinyurl.com/vqfrl> that would be my Chaz. :-) - This message was sent using Mo-Net Webmail.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Speking of Sweaters

2006-12-08 Thread scrappinkaren
I get socks and cut holes when they are small and reinforce the holes with stitching. I think this works best and they do not hut themselves when they do not have total use of their little fragile legs. Karen

RE: [Chihuahuas] Male Situation

2006-12-08 Thread dlawn
aww, what a little cutie!! Donna NJ -- Original message -- From: Amanda Nichole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://tinyurl.com/vqfrl that would be my Chaz. :-) bumdick ©2005 To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 20:11:19 -0800