Same situation...I have grown up with big dogs - Rotts, Dobes & Akitas. Which we still have 2 Dobes and 1 Akita. And 5 Chi's...well 2 belong to my middle daughter....but they will stay until she moves in Sept. Emmy's BF introduced us to his mom's Chi over 3+ years ago. I fell in love with the strong boldness, yet loving and cuddly ways!! So our 8 year old kept asking for a dog she can cuddle with, sleep in/on her bed and be an active playmate for her. Well, we got Luna who is a protector, a loving & loyal friend...Luna actually hangs out and listens to Gabby while she reads to her, as well as participates in afternoon tea...(of course Luna love the cookies, tolerates the decaf tea - not much). She has taught Luna to climb the ramp and slide down a slide attached to her play structure. Dances, and many tricks to mention. My husband who is a Golden Retriever, big dog person has a very soft spot in his heart for all of our Chi's now...the 5 month old "Whisper" sleeps on his shoulder, and he doesn't care if we have all 4 of them on a queen bed with us - he is very protective over them - (keeping an eye on them when the big dogs get rowdy)... Long story short - There are NO regrets to having this breed as a part of our family!! Gloria Northern, CA
God acts on the behalf of those who wait for Him To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:13:45 +0000Subject: [Chihuahuas] ???? I was talking to my fiance today and we we're talking about the chi's.He asked me a very good question. What made my want a chihuahua? Whythat breed?I really had to think of a good answer. When I was younger I alwayshad large dogs (labs, sheperds ect.) So when I got my first apartmentI knew didn't want a room mate, I wanted a companion. I reserch allkinds of different breeds for months. Than I remembered the chihuahuamy childhood friend had. All that little dog wanted to do is be withher. That was what I wanted a chihuahua. I was talking to breeders,rescues and looking online. I just couldn't find the right one for me.So I wait abou two years.On my 21st birthday I was looking at the the local classified ads andfound a breeder about an 45min. from my house. She had a litter ofthree puppies. I had full intentions of getting a female but as soonas I picked him up I knew he was my dog. He licked my face and thentucked his little nose in my arms. I guess it's just like everythingelse in life...You just know when something is meant to be.I now have two chihuahuas and I would change a thing. I've never hadanything or anyone give such unconditional love. They are my life..Ijust wouldn't know what to do with.out themSo I wanted to ask you all why chi's?
