Re: [Chihuahuas] OT: My Silly Rainbow/Now Quakers

2012-04-30 Thread Becky
That is what is so nice about the Linnies, very quiet except for actually talking like a human. Not to change the subject Peggy, but where do you get the beautiful artwork along with your signature for posting. I love them. Becky & the girls Sent from Becky's iPhone On Apr

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread Becky
Hi Peggy, And thank you for sharing all of the onfo with me. I know treats can be a real issue with the weight problems, and someone else bad suggested giving low sodium green beans or carrots for the treats. I think I will give that a try too. What kibble are you using that is lower in protein

Re: [Chihuahuas] Done with China - Made my own chicken jerky!

2012-04-30 Thread abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net
I heard you can also use a convection oven set on low heat... Haven't tried that though ---Original Message--- From: sheila Date: 4/30/2012 3:18:59 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Done with China - Made my own chicken jerky! Did you use a dehydr

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home Made Jerky Treats and Other Treats

2012-04-30 Thread Becky
Oh my, I will make the sweet potatoes too! Just refrigerate for freshness. It is all worth the trouble, knowing what our little ones are really consuming. Thanks for the links!! Becky & the girls Sent from Becky's iPhone On Apr 30, 2012, at 7:48 PM, Peggy & The Girls wrote:

Re: [Chihuahuas] Done with China - Made my own chicken jerky!

2012-04-30 Thread Becky
I have a dehydrator, but used the oven. Set it at 200 degrees and baked for 2 1/2 hours. The dogs absolutely loved it! I am not sure how long the debydrator will take. Next time I will try it, and then post. Becky & the girls Sent from Becky's iPhone On Apr 30, 20

[Chihuahuas] Re: Home Made Jerky Treats and Other Treats

2012-04-30 Thread meccarose
I'll take a look! Thanks! --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Peggy & The Girls wrote: > > Rose, here are some good links. I haven't made the jerky treats yet, but the > sweet potatoes come out fantastic in the oven. > > Lots of different homemade treats on here: > > http://www.dogtreatkitchen.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread Becky
Sabrina (white/tan) weighs 3 pounds and is 11 years old in September. Gracie (tricolor) weighs 12 pounds and is 6 yrs old. I love all dogs, but absolutely adore the chihuahuas! Becky & the girls Sent from Becky's iPhone On Apr 30, 2012, at 6:13 PM, Peggy & The Girls wrote:

[Chihuahuas] Re: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread Joan Croft
I used to be able to buy the star treats in the Petco. They are on the Petco website and I had that link in the email down the string from this one. Look at the link and see if you can find the company name and google that. They may be available at other places.

Re: [Chihuahuas] OT: My Silly Rainbow

2012-04-30 Thread My Gmail
So it's ok to have dozens and dozens of bird related posts on a chihuahua list. But these very same people have complained often and loudly that another breed of dog was discussed? H. Sent from Carey's iPhone On Apr 30, 2012, at 7:05 PM, Peggy & The Girls wrote: > > > Yes, I re

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home Made Jerky Treats and Other Treats

2012-04-30 Thread Peggy & The Girls
Rose, here are some good links. I haven't made the jerky treats yet, but the sweet potatoes come out fantastic in the oven. Lots of different homemade treats on here: http://www.dogtreatkitchen.com/sweet-potato-dog-chew.html http://www.dogtreatkitchen.com/chicken-jerky-dog-treats.html http:

[Chihuahuas] Lost chi- Hicksville, LI, NY

2012-04-30 Thread Peggy & The Girls
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[Chihuahuas] Re: Done with China - Made my own chicken jerky!

2012-04-30 Thread meccarose
I'm very interested in learning how to make homemade chicken jerky treats. Please post some recipes on how to do this! ~Rose --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "sheila" wrote: > > Did you use a dehydrator? I have heard that you can make the jerky w/o one > but it takes longer. > > -Origina

Re: [Chihuahuas] Done with China - Made my own chicken jerky!

2012-04-30 Thread sheila
Did you use a dehydrator? I have heard that you can make the jerky w/o one but it takes longer. -Original Message- From: stewartgang Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 9:10 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] Done with China - Made my own chicken jerky! I am so done with b

Re: [Chihuahuas] Enough about pit bulls/Apology

2012-04-30 Thread sheila
aptly put From: Heather-Rose Ryan Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 10:02 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Enough about pit bulls/Apology Ideally, apologies shouldn't attempt to blame others and continue the conflict. Heather-Rose ---

Re: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls/Pam/Carey

2012-04-30 Thread sheila
oh sorry... From: Carey Smith Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 5:52 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls/Pam/Carey Sheila, I have Pam's email address blocked and do not recieve any emails from her. I have nothing further to say on the matter and do NOT wish to be

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread Peggy & The Girls
I love the LHs!! Your girls are beautiful! How much does each one weigh? And ZaZoo is stunning!! Love her coloring! I have an album under 'Gigi & Princess' ---Original Message--- From: stewartgang Date: 4/30/2012 9:40:52 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas]

Re: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls/Pam/Carey

2012-04-30 Thread Carey Smith
Sheila, I have Pam's email address blocked and do not recieve any emails from her. I have nothing further to say on the matter and do NOT wish to be contacted by her privately for ANY reason. On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 4:53 AM, sheila wrote: > Pam, why don’t you and Carey take this discussion off l

Re: [Chihuahuas] OT: My Silly Rainbow

2012-04-30 Thread Pam Dean
Yes they are comfortable by themselves.  I worked then but he was cheerful and funny and played in his cage.  I think if I had more time to devote to handling him, perhaps he would have been better at being handled if that makes sense.  He was a nippy little bugger sometimes. Surprising how some

Re: [Chihuahuas] OT: My Silly Rainbow

2012-04-30 Thread Becky
Those little parrotlets are adorable. And I hear they are wonderful companions, but have to be handled regularly. One thing I wondered, are they content to be by themselves, or do they do better in pairs? My Linnie is completely happy by himself, pays alot of attention to me.

Re: [Chihuahuas] RE: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread Becky
Thanks Sue, I will check this out. Becky & the girls Sent from Becky's iPhone On Apr 30, 2012, at 8:54 AM, Susanne Defoe wrote: > http://www.petco.com/product/114218/Wet-Noses-Little-Stars-Organic-Dog-Train. > I got the cheese flavor, our boys don't eat any of the sweet pota

Re: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls/Pam/Carey

2012-04-30 Thread abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net
Yes, Please do take that discussion off list. I'm a new member, but am so totally bored with the subject. ---Original Message--- From: sheila Date: 4/30/2012 1:53:40 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls/Pam/Carey Pam, why don’t you and Care

Re: [Chihuahuas] Is This True?

2012-04-30 Thread Susanne Defoe
Most of the dogs we get in the shelter that are on "bite holds" are Husky/Husky mixes. We had a ShihTzu in our FL shelter that actually bit off a woman's earlobe. Our shelter staff had professional trainers come in and work with him for months and teach the staff how to handle him. Sadly he cont

[Chihuahuas] Re: Puppy Pads

2012-04-30 Thread Joan Croft
Weird.I sent this post a very long time ago. Wonder where it has been?/

Re: [Chihuahuas] Enough about pit bulls/Apology

2012-04-30 Thread Heather-Rose Ryan
Ideally, apologies shouldn't attempt to blame others and continue the conflict. Heather-Rose From: Pam Dean To: "Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 6:17 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Enough about pit bulls/Apology I apologize to t

[Chihuahuas] Re: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread stewartgang
Hi Joan, I did create a photo album where you can see both Gracie and Sabrina if you like. My Album is under Becky's Chi Kids. Becky & the girls --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "Joan" wrote: > > Hi Becky, > I have heard of quite a few Chihuahuas that develop thyroi

RE: [Chihuahuas] Done with China - Made my own chicken jerky!

2012-04-30 Thread Judy Moon
Good job! If I ever get caught up on work around my place, I will start making my own dog and cat food. I used to do that and added vitamins (after cooking), so they got all the goodies. They scarfed it up like they were starving. Judy Moon pugs_chugs_bugs-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Grace i

Re: [Chihuahuas] Enough about pit bulls/Apology

2012-04-30 Thread Pam Dean
I apologize to the list.  This discussion rapidly deteriorated to a personal attack by a few and although I did try to end it on a few occasions, it is very hard not to respond when you are being attacked in a viscious way for having a opinion on a subject.  That said I should have been mature e

[Chihuahuas] Done with China - Made my own chicken jerky!

2012-04-30 Thread stewartgang
I am so done with buying products for my Chihuahuas that they seem to love, but I read and hear negative things about, since they are products of China. This weekend I made the chicken jerky right here at home. I definetly looks different from the store bought stuff, but the girls love it!! At l

RE: [Chihuahuas] Sunday 4/29/12

2012-04-30 Thread Judy Moon
Thank you. Judy Moon pugs_chugs_bugs-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Grace is: God's Riches At Christ's Expense From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kitty Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 6:07 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Ch

RE: [Chihuahuas] Sunday 4/29/12

2012-04-30 Thread Kitty
So glad for you, Judy! And as for next month..only GOOD things! From: Judy Moon To: ChihuahuaChips , Chihuahuas , chihuahuas-r-amazing , Christian_WidowIsland , ChristianCanines@yahoogroups. com , comechataboutyourdogs@yahoogroups. com , MINICHI@yahoogroups. com , TheBugGroup

Re: [Chihuahuas] OT: My Silly Rainbow

2012-04-30 Thread Pam Dean
My Quaker is 10 and never been sick.  Crossing my fingers he has a lot of years left. From: Becky To: "Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 8:42 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] OT: My Silly Rainbow   I have had my Linnie for 3 years so f

Re: [Chihuahuas] OT: My Silly Rainbow

2012-04-30 Thread Pam Dean
I found that true about my parrotlets..they can get cranky cranky but so darn cute. From: Becky To: "Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] OT: My Silly Rainbow   Linnies are extremely affectionate.  S

Re: [Chihuahuas] RE: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread Susanne Defoe
http://www.petco.com/product/114218/Wet-Noses-Little-Stars-Organic-Dog-Train. I got the cheese flavor, our boys don't eat any of the sweet potato treats. Sue On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 8:51 AM, Becky wrote: > ** > > > I am going to offer this to Gracie today. Wish me luck! She looks > forward to

Re: [Chihuahuas] RE: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread Pam Dean
All my dogs love veggies.  That is the only people food I give them.  We don't use canned veggies ourselves but steam everything because the vitamin content is so much better.  But we always have plenty leftover. They will eat any kind. As they have never had people food they think they are some

Re: [Chihuahuas] RE: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread Becky
I am going to offer this to Gracie today. Wish me luck! She looks forward to her treats. Where do you buy the Star treats that are mentioned? Becky & the girls Sent from Becky's iPhone On Apr 30, 2012, at 8:45 AM, Susanne Defoe wrote: > They will eat them however t

Re: [Chihuahuas] OT: My Silly Rainbow

2012-04-30 Thread Becky
One more thing, sexing them is difficult. Breeders seem to be best at this. Becky & the girls Sent from Becky's iPhone On Apr 29, 2012, at 11:10 PM, Peggy & The Girls wrote: > Are they sweet birds, like no nipping, and love to be held and scratched? How > can you tell the

Re: [Chihuahuas] OT: My Silly Rainbow

2012-04-30 Thread Becky
I have had my Linnie for 3 years so far, I hope he lives for a long long time. My cockatiel is 10, and I think they can live up to 25. These little birds are a lot of company. Becky & the girls Sent from Becky's iPhone On Apr 29, 2012, at 9:32 PM, Pam Dean wrote: > Mi

Re: [Chihuahuas] OT: My Silly Rainbow

2012-04-30 Thread Becky
Linnies are extremely affectionate. Snuggle bugs. I was told that the little parrotlets have to be handled every day to stay sweet. But the Linnies can go without being handled for while and their temperment remains the same. Little snugglers! Bill Higdon has a website on the internet, whe

Re: [Chihuahuas] RE: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread Susanne Defoe
They will eat them however they can get them. Just watch for low sodium or cook your own! One of our boys will eat them raw but the other wants them cooked. That would make a good snack! Some vets advocate adding green beans to their food if they still seem hungry after they are done eating but

Re: [Chihuahuas] RE: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread Becky
I am not sure. I haven't tried that. Do you feed them cold from can, or heated up? Becky & the girls Sent from Becky's iPhone On Apr 30, 2012, at 8:37 AM, Susanne Defoe wrote: > Becky, > > Would she eat No salt added canned green beans or raw/low sodium canned > c

Re: [Chihuahuas] RE: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread Susanne Defoe
Becky, Would she eat No salt added canned green beans or raw/low sodium canned carrots for a treat instead? Our boys love them! Sue On Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 9:17 PM, Becky wrote: > ** > > > Hi Joan, thanks for all the info. > Gracie is now 6 years old. She started to put on weight about a year

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread Becky
Thanks Joan. You know I posted a message on this forum not too long ago in regards to Cushing's Disease. Gracie went for annual vaccines and bloodwork, and her ALKP was slightly elevated. My vet says this raises concerns that possible Cushing's Disease may be starting to show. She will be re

[Chihuahuas] Rome, GA: Missing 9-yr old Female Chihuahua (Lana) ~ 4/29/2012

2012-04-30 Thread Raven
PLEASE SHARE. ** [Attachment(s) <#13701a02ea70fd87_TopText> from Terri Richards (MSDA) included below] Rome, GA: "Lana" is an adorable 9-yr old, female Chihuahua who went missing on Sunday 4/29/2012. She was last seen around 5:30am in the Model School area in Rome, GA. Please call (770) 548-17

Re: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls/Pam/Carey

2012-04-30 Thread sheila
Pam, why don’t you and Carey take this discussion off list? We have been asked several times by other members to cease this discussion. So taking it off list would be better Thanks Sheila From: Pam Dean Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 8:21 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahu

[Chihuahuas] Re: A sad day for an amazing Dog

2012-04-30 Thread Joan Croft
Oh, yes. I remember the post and story about her. Maybe it wasn't on this Chihuahua group but another. God bless that little girl. Bless the vets and everyone else that helped her while she was here on earth.

[Chihuahuas] Re: Becky & Gracie

2012-04-30 Thread Joan
Hi Becky, I have heard of quite a few Chihuahuas that develop thyroid problems which cause extra weight. Desi is all fun...and so he loves to run around and he will sometimes just jump out of the chair and walk around the house looking all over...so I call him the 'inspector general'! Dolly woul