I actually prefer the cobby looking type. But then again I used to have Chows
for many years and can't get out of the habit of looking for that square
shape. And somehow the cobbier type are squishier to cuddle :-)
----- Original Message -----
From: marsha
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: my latest chi questions...lol
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
>
