is because they are all so different - like no other breed. They come in all sizes and colors, long, hair, med hair, deer head, apple head, short legs, long legs, big ears, floppy ears... each and everyone is so unique - they are like humans as we are all the same species but all so different. I can always find something very sweet and special about every chi I see. I have no favorites as I think they are all so precious. I was shocked to learn after I got Abbey who is black and tan, that Black dogs are put down more than any other color. I think Abbey is beautiful and can't imagine not liking a dog because of their color. Now I have Maggie how is fawn and I think she is perfect and its cute because they compliment each other. I have seen litters of chi where everyone is a different color. You know the more I think about it I can find no fault in them at all - just like my grand-kids who are all different and all perfect to me. And as far as the Merles go I think they are also beautiful and so unique! My breeder has breed them and this is the first time I have ever heard anything bad about them. But I am a newbie as I have only had chi's for almost 5 years and do not know as much as you all do. I just follow my heart and so far I am still in love with them. Nancy and Ab and Mag
--- On Sat, 11/6/10, Joyce mccarthy <[email protected]> wrote: From: Joyce mccarthy <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Merle - lots to think on [1 Attachment] To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 7:17 PM [Attachment(s) from Joyce mccarthy included below] Here's a picture of my merle sire... On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 10:12 PM, Valerie Mockett <[email protected]> wrote: Dear Jacqueline, About three weeks ago I rescued a little chi from a shelter. I only had about three minutes with her. She seemed very shy and sweet. I had know idea if she was potty trained or anything she was very small about 5 lbs. I knew someone had to save her. So the next day I brought her home. She didn't eat much and she was very scared. To my surprise she was 100 % potty trained. The shelter did have her spayed and all shots and one free vet exam. Three day later I brought her to her free exam. Dr. thought she was about 18 months and had never had babies. She was also tested for parasites and was clean. The vet did find a very bad back tooth and gum disease around the tooth. I had it taken care of right away. She feels so much better she is eating better and so sweet. The tooth did cost me $485.00. It was worth every penny. I will try to attach a picture. If I were you I would just go for it you know much more about your dog than I did mine. My dog was just a stray and that’s all they knew. I am so happy with my new dog Lola. Valerie --- On Sat, 11/6/10, Jacqueline Crawley-Ewing <[email protected]> wrote: From: Jacqueline Crawley-Ewing <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Merle - lots to think on To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 6:05 PM I was talking to her foster parent tonight. Lilly's from the States - from a high kill shelter and has had a litter. The foster mom says she thinks she's just 2 but they don't know for sure. She is 11 lbs. Has great teeth. Has passed all the health tests. Is not an alpha = not in your face & a bit submissive. Can jump over barriers like a deer. Is not food aggressive. Is not hyper but not laied-back either - well she is a young dog so I'm not surprised. She hasn't learned to ask out yet and isn't pee-pad trained at all. She holds it. She doesn't pee when nervous. Well we had a long talk for sure. I still have to wait for the home visit and the referrals to pass before they let me be with her. I think the Foster Mom is up for bringing her here to meet my birds - so I can see if she will have issues. She's with a pack of pugs right now and 2 cats. She likes to play with the younger cat. With next to no training she is Ok on the leash but she pulls - I can fix that one quite quickly I think with the training I've had. We're still thinking. I am OK with 11 lbs. I think my husband wants a Chi - no mix and about 6 lbs. I am thinking - full steam ahead or wait???? It will be a fun few days. Thanks for all the support. From: "Dunwoody, Amanda" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, November 5, 2010 5:21:48 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Merle - lots to think on She’s beautiful. J I hope you get to adopt her. I have two Chihuahuas at home and both are from rescue groups. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jacehomeart Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 4:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Merle - lots to think on I have put in a request for an adopted dog from a rescue. She is a Merle short hair. She is at the Rat-terrier rescue and they think she is part Ratter. She looks like a Chi. They don't say her size or age - I'll be talking to her foster mom soon. My grandmother had a Ratter - great dog. I was just reading about the Merle. Some of you have them. Do you know if deafness and blindness is there right at the beginning, if it is there, or if it is something that comes on? Has this ever been a concern of yours? I've been looking around at the rescue dogs in my area and she really interested me. Because she is a rescue she will be neutered and that is OK by me. They say that Merle Chi's are not pure-bred and are all on the large size. Here's Lilly. She doesn't look big - but in the end that isn't a factor for us. -- Joyce and Chi Gang! "Paradise is where you can hang your hat,be yourself and your chi is special no matter what" Chihuahua Paradise www.mtnviewchis.webs.com Attachment(s) from Joyce mccarthy 1 of 1 Photo(s) DSC08374.JPG
