OK, so when I get the two chis (!!!!) & I do believe in crate training (at least until they are older & potty trained) do I crate them together? Or do I crate them separate? Also, do they get separate food bowls?-I've read each dog should have their own bowl, or do I follow what the breeders did? I just can't wait to find them! I have been buying stuff every few days except I don't know whether to get pink or blue! I've read that it is better to get either 2 boys or a boy & a girl...?
Has anyone tried the reusable pee pads? Thanks for all the replies so far! Joan --- In [email protected], Kathleen Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This is an excellent posting! I agree, 2 is better than !, heck, I have 4!! > > AnneL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello to all! I will be eventually getting a chihuahua but am > > wondering if it is better to adopt two babies to keep each other > > company while I am at work? > > I've heard the saying that chihuahuas are like Pringles, nobody can stop at > one. > > By "babies," I'm not sure whether you're talking puppies or adult chihuahuas > (because I call mine my babies even though they're five and six years old, > respectively). > > If you're getting a puppy, yes, I would definitely recommend two. Unless > they've been raised as an "only", most chihuahuas love having a buddy. Even > my spoiled, human-centric and solitary little Chiclet, who is the farthest > thing in the world from lonely because she was either with me or ON me > almost 24/7, who was over two years old when I adopted 9-month-old Luna, > took to her new buddy immediately. Two puppies will keep each other > entertained when you're gone, and it's adorable watching them snuggle and > play together. Contrary to rumor, puppies with a buddy will NOT be less > attached to you, less cuddlesome, etc., seeking out their playmate rather > than you. Nope. Instead, you'll have to find room for *two* chihuahuas on > your lap, in your shirt, etc. just as constantly. And two of them can take > over your pillow or your bed much more efficiently. You do need to be > careful housebreaking them (I always recommend pee pads, personally) because > it's a little tricker to eagle-eye two pups at the same time to watch for > sniff/circle clues.<G> Until they're reliably potty trained by whatever > method, I would recommend confining them by baby gates to a non- carpeted > room with LOTS of pee pads, decreasing the number of pee pads gradually as > they learn. > > If you're adopting an adult, whether to get two depends on the dog (s). Some > adult chis for one reason or another simply want to be an "only". Some do > very poorly alone, and a buddy will seriously help with separation anxiety. > My general advice when getting an adult is unless you have reason to believe > the dog does well with other dogs (i.e., he's coming from a foster home > where he has a ball running around with the other dogs there), I'd just get > the one, then try the dog out with friends' dogs, etc., with an eye to > getting another one. DO NOT adopt another dog, especially a puppy, without > trying your present dog out with the newcomer first. Also, chihuahuas seem > to like other chihuahuas a lot more frequently than they like other breeds. > > But I do feel that by and large, most chihuahuas would enjoy a partner, > especially if they're going to be alone for long periods of time. > > Anne > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Finding fabulous fares is fun. > Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. > " 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 settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[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/
