Actually that "lean" look is "out" in the chi world. Personally I prefer the leaner ones, but the ones that are winning the shows and setting the standards now are usually more on the cobbly side....the short, fat looking ones, lol. I have some of each and still prefer those "lanky" looking ones, lol. Then again I also prefer the ones with some nose and not a flat face like the new standards are evolving to.
Marsha ----- Original Message ----- From: Michelle To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 7:16 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: my latest chi questions...lol Hi Tara! I wouldn't say it's normal for a chi to be real 'skinny' but they should be a lean muscular dog. You could also add in a bit of yogurt and cheese or something other healthy high calorie foods for him. If he is having a growth spurt he may be temporarily thinner (sort of like lanky teenagers). Generally, if he's healthy, happy, and active I wouldn't worry. Just like people, dogs are individuals who will have a tendency to be thinner or heavier bc of their own metabolism. Also, with a longcoat friend, she may be making him look smaller in comparison too. They sound adorable, btw. :) Michelle and Sugar (18wks) > My other chi, Nino, 17 weeks old, short-coat, just looks to be too > skinny compared to Bella! I mean I see his ribs a little! We were just > at the vet a few weeks ago and she didnt say anything about it, but it > worries me. So I bought pupy nutra-cal, and he wont eat it off my > finger, so I add about 1/2 tsp. in with his puppy food. I hope he'll > gain weight, or is it normal for them to be this skinny? If anyone > wants to see a pic, let me know and I'll post some on here. > Thanks in advance for any advice you all can give...we appreciate it! > Sincerely, > Tara, Nino and Bella >
