Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Sleeping with a friend

2007-01-17 Thread Klarie Rühl
Hi Jeanette, Although I think my Max is very cute too, I think he needs to be educated and corrected when he does something that I don't like, in order that he will stay cute and not become the boss in the house. That's me! Klarie - Original Message - From: "Jeanette" <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Max

2007-01-17 Thread Klarie Rühl
Another tip from my daughter... Next to the big plus toy a little alarmclock. The ticking sounds like the heartbeat of another dog. A warm bottle might help too. Klarie - Original Message - From: "J" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 4:54 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas]

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Vet Recommendations for neutering

2007-01-17 Thread eridanusdesign
Is the bloodwork done "just" before the surgery? Blood results are not usually that instantaneous. I hope you mean like a week before intended surgery. wishing our best michelle and henry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 17 Jan 2007

Re: [Chihuahuas] Max

2007-01-17 Thread Klarie Rühl
Hi Jeanette, I got my rescued Chi, also Max, when he was 18 months old, so no experience with puppys. My daughter rescues a lot of dogs and the new ones always sleep in a crate, next to her bed. She can tell them to be quiet in that way, without leaving the bed. When they are quiet, the crate m

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: looking to adopt

2007-01-17 Thread Barbara Littlefield
I live in New Mexico. The reason I asked where you lived is it seems to me that people in your area would be better to help you than putting out a call on a world wide list to adopt a dog. I don't think we need a street address, but a general local would help everybody. Barbara & Roul - Or

[Chihuahuas] Re: Licky dogs

2007-01-17 Thread J
Phew! Great! I dont mind the face licking, I thought it was a bit of a deal when my guests prefer not to handle Mimosa too close to them because she is a well known face licker! I guess not everyone appreciates doggie licks. Thanks! Julia " Lets talk about our wonderful little friend

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Licky dogs

2007-01-17 Thread Anne
> I know it is an old subject, "the sweet puppy kisses",but... is that > what you mean by licking? I think she's talking about compulsive licking. One of my chis, Luna, borders on compulsive licking. Her paw licking is decreasing now that I've switched her to a homemade diet (some people say p

Re: [Chihuahuas] Cuddle buddies

2007-01-17 Thread Anne
> No Anne no real problem. I just have noticed that with professional > dog workers they recommend NOT sleeping with your dogs. > And I have also noticed the reticence of some owners to allow their > new babies to sleep with them. So I just thought I would bring up my > view on the subject. That is

[Chihuahuas] Hi long time no see........

2007-01-17 Thread lynne
Happy new year to you all. I posted new pictures of maddie's and wendell's pups. They are s cute. I had to keep one. Sold peewee to very rich couple. she has a 4 poster bed and pjs and fur coats, etc. very spoiled. and Junior went to my daughter in-law who spoils him...his name is non

[Chihuahuas] Re: Licky dogs

2007-01-17 Thread wilmarynazario69
That is definetely a behavior problem, he must be anxious over something. Try to figure out what is making him anxious and take the stressor away. Is easier to say it I know! WIlmary --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "furdion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > No Julia I was refering to those do

[Chihuahuas] Hi long time no see........

2007-01-17 Thread lynne
Happy new year to you all. I posted new pictures of maddie's and wendell's pups. They are s cute. I had to keep one. Sold peewee to very rich couple. she has a 4 poster bed and pjs and fur coats, etc. very spoiled. and Junior went to my daughter in-law who spoils him...his name is non

[Chihuahuas] Licky dogs

2007-01-17 Thread furdion
No Julia I was refering to those dogs who lick excessively. I mean when you think of it you always know within yourself the difference between an affectionate moment(s)and a dog that continually licks or shows some form of obsessive behaviour that warrants a second look. And even though some ma

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Licky dogs

2007-01-17 Thread Wilmary Nazario
Dogs lick the face to ask for food, it's a wolf behavior this stimulate old wolves to regurgitate food after they hunt so they can eat. We have breed dogs to be wolf pups for life. Dio benedice, Wilmary Nazario "L'unica cosa stata necessaria per il trionfo della malvagita e affinche i

[Chihuahuas] Re: Max

2007-01-17 Thread J
Hello, This might be silly, but have you tried to give Max a plush toy about his size to make him feel like there is another puppy or mommy around? He is still a bit young and might miss his Mommy at night. " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <

[Chihuahuas] Re: Not eating

2007-01-17 Thread J
Is your dog Ok now? What happened? Iam a bit worried too, that cant be right. Good Luck Julia --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "jamjabc123" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Please help! Are dog that we got last Friday at the pound still has > some problems. She was eating very well even though

[Chihuahuas] Re: Licky dogs

2007-01-17 Thread J
Hello Furdion, I know it is an old subject, "the sweet puppy kisses",but... is that what you mean by licking? Mimosa is a rescued half Chi half cuddly dog :P, and I thought she was just sweet when I carry her, she looks for my neck to lick. Should I be worried? Is not compulsive, just as she wags

RE: [Chihuahuas] Licky dogs

2007-01-17 Thread dasha48
The chaos in my house these days is probably the reason Bogie is acting out and started licking me more. And I swear you can't let that dog around a pillow at all or he will just hump away. Sheila _ From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of furdion S

RE: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping with a friend

2007-01-17 Thread dasha48
No, no one is saying that at all. I don't know how this got so turned around. The poster was asking about the pup sleeping in the crate or whatever. No one ever said it was wrong to sleep with a dog. If they are housebroken, potty trained then they sleep with me too. Sheila _ F

Re: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping with a friend

2007-01-17 Thread marsha
LMBO No room for hubby!! Well, as long as the chis are comfortable, that is all that matters, lol Marsha - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping with a frien

RE: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping with a friend

2007-01-17 Thread dasha48
I don't see a problem at all in sleeping with your dog. However I did not think that was the poster's question. Sheila _ From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of furdion Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 7:14 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subje

[Chihuahuas] Licky dogs

2007-01-17 Thread furdion
Yes licky dogs. It is a sign of stress in your dog. So lots of reassurance and play times to distract your beloved from that which is worrying him/her. When I say reassurance I mean in the way that you are praising good behaviour all the time and being around as much as you can. If you have to

[Chihuahuas] Cuddle buddies

2007-01-17 Thread furdion
No Anne no real problem. I just have noticed that with professional dog workers they recommend NOT sleeping with your dogs. And I have also noticed the reticence of some owners to allow their new babies to sleep with them. So I just thought I would bring up my view on the subject. That is all Fu

Re: [Chihuahuas] Hi from the UK

2007-01-17 Thread Brenda Walsh
Hi there from a small town in Tennessee. Welcome, We have something in common I had a cinnimon chow for 16 years. Kodiak Kodi Bear II was a great chow never gave me any problems. I had to have him put to sleep last March his back legs just couldn't hold him anymore and he was just miserable.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping with a friend

2007-01-17 Thread Rmarlene2
My 6 Babies share their King Size Bed with myself and Hubby! Everyone has their favorite place on the bed and don't dare move without a growl!!! In a few weeks we will be getting a new bed, we would like to downsize to a Queen, but there wouldn't be room for hubby!!! LOL Rose

[Chihuahuas] Re: KarenZoe/ her age

2007-01-17 Thread Karen Chandler
7 weeks old in pic born Nov 21/06 Oops I misdated picture it was Feb 02 she was 6 weeks old. Karen --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Wilmary Nazario <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I saw Zoe pic, how old was she in that pic? > > Dio benedice, >Wilmary Nazario > > "L'unica cosa s

Re: [Chihuahuas] Not eating

2007-01-17 Thread Wilmary Nazario
1- Did you talk/visit your vet? Small breeds can dehydrate fast also low blood sugar is a problem. Is she peeing frequently? 2- Did you try Eukanuba? You could offer her semi-solid puppy food (come in a pouche and sell for .99 to 1.19$ at PetCo and PetMart) because it's tasty and it would mak

Re: [Chihuahuas] Not eating

2007-01-17 Thread Anne
You need to get that dog to the vet ASAP. Seriously. Anne " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional

[Chihuahuas] Re: Not eating

2007-01-17 Thread Renee
When I first got my dog ( he was 1.5 yrs) from the pound he ate really poorly for the first several months. He still isn't consistently a member of "the clean plate club," but usually eats one good meal a day. I too tried to tempt my little dude with people food and much of it ended up being t

[Chihuahuas] Re: Vet Recommendations for neutering

2007-01-17 Thread sylviajeankinney
Thanks for the information about what to ask for when we have our almost 6 month old LH chi puppy neutered. We found a vet nearby with a good recommendation. I asked about pre op bloodwork and the use of an IV during surgery. They plan to do both. We are also going to have a hind leg dew cl

Re: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping with a friend

2007-01-17 Thread Wilmary Nazario
For dogs sleeping with their pack comes natural, I don't see a problem with them sleeping with us as long as they are clean and know when to leave mum and dad alone Hubby and I even fight over who's going to have her in our feet, she is like our heat blanket Dio benedice, Wilmary Naza

Re: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping with a friend

2007-01-17 Thread Anne
>I may stand alone here, but I see nothing wrong with sleeping with my > dogs, no matter what the size. I have always done it and will continue > to do so. No matter what those professional dog people say. Is there somebody saying we shouldn't sleep with our chis? Oops, then I'm in trouble. I h

[Chihuahuas] Not eating

2007-01-17 Thread jamjabc123
Please help! Are dog that we got last Friday at the pound still has some problems. She was eating very well even though it was people food, it was because she would not eat dog food. But now she will absoutly not eat. Not broiled chicken.Not cottage cheese. Not boiled eggs. Not even hamburger w

[Chihuahuas] Re: Paper Training 2Year old Chi Who is Already Housebroken

2007-01-17 Thread Renee
I think he's probably confused too. I wanted him to have the option to go inside if he has to...just to be nice, I guess-silly?! Also, there have been some accidents in the 6 months that I've had him. He has never pooped in the house, but he has peed, not in a while, but I'm not sure why he h

Re: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping with a friend

2007-01-17 Thread Droptheanvil
No judge nor jury here. Reese and I have a Marble Long hair cat Cinnamon that sleeps with us. She is a rescue as well. It was someone's cat due to the fact that it was declawed in the front and spayed. We make sure that the food and water dish is full before we go to bed or we get no sleep.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping with a friend

2007-01-17 Thread marsha
I agree. Those that are potty trained sleep with me. BUT...it is getting kinda crowded now, lol Marsha - Original Message - From: furdion To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 7:13 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping with a friend I may stand alo

[Chihuahuas] Re: Sleeping with a friend

2007-01-17 Thread Jeanette
I apprecate everyone's suggestions and I will let you all know how tonight goes. If Max wasn't so darn cute it would sure be easier to 'just say no"!! I think he already has me wrapped around his little paw! Jeanette --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogrou

[Chihuahuas] Sleeping with a friend

2007-01-17 Thread furdion
I may stand alone here, but I see nothing wrong with sleeping with my dogs, no matter what the size. I have always done it and will continue to do so. No matter what those professional dog people say. When they are tiny they need the warmth and protection of their surrogate mum, as they miss the

[Chihuahuas] Re: looking to adopt

2007-01-17 Thread jamjabc123
Barbara first I need to know where you live. " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " 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

Re: [Chihuahuas] Max

2007-01-17 Thread Wilmary Nazario
I had the same problem with my older companion and she won! She sleeps with us on our bed...the baby sleeps in her "crib" and I feed her, play with her, give her lots of love and then put her back into her "crib" before she trains me! lol Dio benedice, Wilmary Nazario "L'un

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newbie

2007-01-17 Thread Wilmary Nazario
My dog Morroka (2yo toy poodle) licks all the time. A behaviorist saw her few months ago (almost a year ago) and he said she had a tic. Tics start when they are anxious or nervous about something, in our case we moved from PR to Ohio and the weather, the house, the vet, the neighbors EVERYTHING

RE: [Chihuahuas] Max

2007-01-17 Thread Karen Haynes
I have a little Max too, when he was a puppy I had a terrible time with him sleeping in the crate, so this is what I did I bought a laundry basket and used that as a crate and it worked out great, I think he did not like being closed in Good Luck Karen dasha48 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chip & Dale

2007-01-17 Thread Sherry
Awww adorable pictures! Sherry ---Original Message--- From: Venus Date: 1/17/2007 2:34:20 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] Chip & Dale Here is a photo of Chip (5 years) and Dale (6 weeks) Sorry had to share... Venus <> imstp_chubbi_en_by_im.gif Descrip

RE: [Chihuahuas] Max

2007-01-17 Thread dasha48
As harsh as it sounds yes you need to put him in his crate. when he cries just tap on the top and say Quiet in a stern voice. You may have to do this several times but he will get the message Sheila _ From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeanett

RE: [Chihuahuas] Paper Training 2Year old Chi Who is Already Housebroken

2007-01-17 Thread dasha48
If he is already housebroken what is the problem? If he is housebroken then he only needs to go out just long enough to do his business, then right back in. The rain won't hurt him. Bogie does not seem to mind the rain as much as I do LOL Sheila for a variety of reasons, but not to u

[Chihuahuas] Newbie

2007-01-17 Thread liubluejeans
Hi all! I've been reading this group for a couple of months now and if I introduced myself, I can't find any evidence of it...so anyway, y'all sound great and I would love to be a part of the group. I have a 4 month old female Chi named Tootsie. I got her when she was 8 weeks old and I love h

[Chihuahuas] Max

2007-01-17 Thread Jeanette
Hello! I am a new member here! I have a new chihuahua, Max...he is 7 weeks old. He is doing well in all areas except one..and I am hoping for some advice. He cries terribly when I try to have him sleep anywhere but my lap. Last night was his first night with us and I slept in the recliner and

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chip & Dale

2007-01-17 Thread Wilmary Nazario
CUTE They are adorable My baby is also 6 weeks old Dio benedice, Wilmary Nazario "L'unica cosa stata necessaria per il trionfo della malvagita e affinche i buoni uomini non faccia niente" - Original Message From: Venus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chihuahuas@yahoogro

[Chihuahuas] Did you get it

2007-01-17 Thread dedesunshine_2000
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[Chihuahuas] Re: Side note not Chi related

2007-01-17 Thread stef481
The only conection I have found is that an Australian Shepherd-like herding dog was thought to have arrived in Australia with Basque shepherds who had large flocks of sheep. Then they (the dogs, shepherds and sheep) somehow ended up in America. Their breed was crossed with others to develope t

[Chihuahuas] Re: Paper Training 2Year old Chi Who is Already Housebroken

2007-01-17 Thread carrie_toots
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "Renee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > As I'm sure you all know, Chis don't really like the rain. As a result I'm trying to papertrain my > chi, just so he has options. He loves his walks and we live 1 block away from a dog park > where he has lots of friends

[Chihuahuas] Did you get the invitation?

2007-01-17 Thread dedesunshine_2000
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Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: My new Chi

2007-01-17 Thread Mindy Nelson
Aw...how cute!! Mindy and Rein Barbara Littlefield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh Karen, I love her attitude! Barbara L & Roul - Original Message - From: Karen Chandler To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 9:56 PM Subject:

[Chihuahuas] KarenZoe

2007-01-17 Thread Wilmary Nazario
I saw Zoe pic, how old was she in that pic? Dio benedice, Wilmary Nazario "L'unica cosa stata necessaria per il trionfo della malvagita e affinche i buoni uomini non faccia niente" - Original Message From: Barbara Littlefield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chihuahuas@yahoog

Re: [Chihuahuas] Sparky's Home!

2007-01-17 Thread dlawn
Oh, thank God!! I was really worried about your baby. I kept imagining how afraid she was out there by herself and how frantic you must have been. Your happy news brought tears to my eyes. I'm so relieved that you have your happy ending. Donna NJ -- Original message ---

Re: [Chihuahuas] Hi from the UK

2007-01-17 Thread Wilmary Nazario
Welcome! I'm also a new member myself, I've been here for few days. I'm from Puerto Rico (US territory in the Caribbean) but living in Ohio. I knowwhat am I doing in this cold being from a tropical paradise! Hubby is a US military and we had to move here. Anyways..two more years and we are f

Re: [Chihuahuas] Paper Training 2Year old Chi Who is Already Housebroken

2007-01-17 Thread Wilmary Nazario
I think he is confused.really, I would if I was him! LOL Dio benedice, Wilmary Nazario "L'unica cosa stata necessaria per il trionfo della malvagita e affinche i buoni uomini non faccia niente" - Original Message From: Renee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chihuahuas@yah

Re: [Chihuahuas] Thanks

2007-01-17 Thread dlawn
Tiffany, my chi mix seems to be 90% chihuahua and 10% Jack Russel. She has JR markings and I believe she gets her leg springs from her JR ancestors lol. Donna NJ -- Original message -- From: Joy Waugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Oh please call me Joy.russelfan is j

Re: [Chihuahuas] Hi from the UK

2007-01-17 Thread marsha
Hello and welcome to the group!! WE have members from all over...many different countries, so you should fit right in!! I am Marsha in KY (USA) and I am a breeder. I am currently owned by 6 chis and just placed my latest litter last week. I had a chow when I was a child. MY uncle bred AKC chow

[Chihuahuas] Paper Training 2Year old Chi Who is Already Housebroken

2007-01-17 Thread Renee
As I'm sure you all know, Chis don't really like the rain. As a result I'm trying to papertrain my chi, just so he has options. He loves his walks and we live 1 block away from a dog park where he has lots of friends and I love going there with him. For the past 2 months I have been trying to

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: My new Chi

2007-01-17 Thread Barbara Littlefield
Oh Karen, I love her attitude! Barbara L & Roul - Original Message - From: Karen Chandler To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 9:56 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: My new Chi I listed my album under Karen's Photos there you will see Zoe

Re: [Chihuahuas] Eye drops

2007-01-17 Thread Barbara Littlefield
I caught him just as he was getting ready for a nap yesterday, all cuddly and warm, droopy, with half closed eyes. He was nestled in my lap, cute as a little button. I started positioning him for the eyedrops and he was shot out of a cannon. I think he views it as a power struggle because when I

[Chihuahuas] Hi from the UK

2007-01-17 Thread Denise
Hi there from the UK. Hope you don't mind me joining in. Can't seem to find a UK based Chihuahua group. I don't have a chi at the moment - We currently have two mutts which we rescued whilst we were in Spain. (We lived there for 12 years until 1994) Sam who is a cross lab was abandoned on the beach

Re: [Chihuahuas] Thanks

2007-01-17 Thread Joy Waugh
LOL!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL... no problem Joy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Thanks Oh please call me Joy.russelfan is just a screen name.I also love