Such different personalities too. I have a little lad who's very Chow like - quite aloof, likes a cuddle but only as long as it suits him, only really gets into mischief when encouraged to do so by his litter mate,shows well and is pretty much unfazed by most things. But my little girl is a unholy terror - if it can be chewed she'll chew it. If it can be ripped she'll rip it, if she see an area that's blocked off to her she won't rest until she gets in. She'd eat all the food if I let her and always prefers to help herself to the big dogs' food even though they're great big chunks and in a raised bowl 12" from the floor.She throws herself at me in welcome even if I've only been to the door to collect the mail but is quite nervous of strangers and doesn't like the hustle and bustle of shows. She's a cobby type, he's a leaner type ----- Original Message ----- From: e Bloise To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: my latest chi questions...lol
I have stocky ones. They must be the cobbly ones. I prefer the dainty looking ones. I like the longer nose too. I do not like them to look like some kind of furry insect! LOL!But really the great thing about chis is their variety. They come in so many shapes, sizes, colors, coats.. I am always amazed on how different they all are. - em J ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of marsha Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 11:20 AM To: [email protected] 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 >
