Chihuahua's are like people they come in different sizes - mine have always been the longer legs thinner body type - but the standard is the more shorter leg and a little more husky. I would not worry about your girls weight as long as she is eating she is just going to be smaller. I am sorry but if your Vet does not know what a chihuahua is I highly suggest that you find another Vet that is familiar with the breed. Small dogs have different issues and the Vet needs to know this and how to advise you accordingly. I would also get a book on the breed. Actually I have one that is on a PDF file that is pretty good and I will attach it for you. It really has some great info on the breed and was written by long time chi owners and breeders. Nancy and the girls I bought this on line but its great because I can share with everyone!
--- On Mon, 11/22/10, Christy Sylvest <[email protected]> wrote: From: Christy Sylvest <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: New LH Chihuahua Owner - Had several other breeds but not a toy breed To: [email protected] Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 12:16 PM If you feel she is "under weight" you could try satin balls. They will love them and it will put weight on fast. I believe there is a recipe on the group list but if not I can provide one. You do have to be careful though it will put the weight on. Also I have found that with my babies that have trouble aiming that the potty pad holder helps. You can get one from amazon and it creates a little raised platform for the potty pad. they have to step up to get on the pad ... its a tiny step and even my tiny puppies can make it. it helps them know they are in the right spot and it prevents any soak through or using the pad as a toy. But yeah they all have different personalities like little furry people. But all sounds good so far! "Whether or not it is clear to you, the world is unfolding as it should." -Desiderata Christy Sylvest [email protected] > To: [email protected] > From: [email protected] > Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:42:01 +0000 > Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: New LH Chihuahua Owner - Had several other breeds > but not a toy breed > > Thank you for the encouragement. You answered a question...my male "Bentley" > must have the double coat. His coat is thick chocolate and soft like velvet, > after a bath his coat is poofy. My little girl "Haka" must be single coated, > her white coat lies flatter [she > resembles Petey from the Little Rascals], but has the same softness. > > His front legs were pure white now they have the cutest freckles! > > There is nothing like waking and seeing they fly out of the crate and leap > into my lap, tongues flapping, she does the hug-me dance. I was looking at > pictures last night posted by other owners and I saw several adult chihuahua > with the same exact build as Haka. > > I think my concern was because from lack of knowledge with the breed as well > as the vast difference in looks between 2 siblings. Bentley is all about > getting approval and when he has used the training pad runs to me and loves > the praise. She is more concerned with getting close to the pad, a near hit > is ok with her. Because she is BUSY! Her aim is improving : ). > > I also read last night about plain/vanilla full fat yogurt, I am going to try > that with Haka. We live in the Boston area and it is getting cold, a bit more > meat on her bones will help her. They both have their sweaters for going out. > > > --- In [email protected], Christy Sylvest <cann...@...> wrote: > > > > > > Hi, Welcome to the group. I am not sure what your question is exactly, but > > yes many (I would say most) LH chis lose their baby coat ( called the > > uglies). That is completely normal and the coat should grow back in just > > fine, but may not be complete till around a year or so. Siblings can have > > slight differences in the! ir coat. Some LH have an undercoat which will > > make them look much thicker, some have thin coats some have thick > > coats...it just varies. As long as their fur is growing back and they don't > > continue to have bald spots I am sure they are fine. Puppies also learn at > > different rates, much like children. Hopefully the boy will help his sister > > learn. Sounds like everything is going great and your babies have a lovely > > home. There are many wonderful and experienced owners on this group and > > they are a wealth of information so you have happened upon the right group. > > > > > > > > > > "Whether or not it is clear to you, the world is unfolding as it should." > > -Desiderata > > > > Christy Sylvest > > cann...@... > > > > > > > > > > > > > To: [email protected] > > > From: ma_gene_...@... > > > Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:24:53 +0000 > > > Subject: [Chihuahuas] New LH Chihuahua Owner - Had several other breeds > > > but not a toy breed > > > > > > Has anyone run into this, I have a brother and sister LH Chihuahua's. > > > Both are good eaters, eat a blend of lamb-rice or chicken can with Trader > > > Joe's holistic dry. The male is a chocolate sable; good weight [4 lbs] > > > shorter legged, longer torso, thicker body. The female is primarily white > > > with minimal chocolate spots; seems to be on the thin [lanky] side, she > > > is longer legged, shorter back and weigh's in at [3 lbs]. Both are very > > > active and neither seem ill [bright eyes, good stools, no obvious skin or > > > coat issues] in any way... I had been feeding them 3x/day, they really > > > only nibbled on lunch so I altered the feeding to be 2 meals, which are > > > now completely eaten, plus they get snacks [Trader Joe's doggie jerky and > > > biscuits] for rewards. > > > > > > I lack experience with toy breeds and want to be sure I am not > > > over-looking any issues. > > > >! ; > > They are just 6 months old. The vet seems inexperienced with toy >breeds. She asked what they were and I explained LH Chihuahuas she said oh we >don't see LH much. When they were loosing their puppy coat initially they >appeared 'moth-eaten'. The vet said she thought perhaps a skin issue may be >the cause and I should watch the blotches of thin coat. > > > > > > I researched online and it appears some Chihuahua's lose their puppy coat > > > in that exact manner...both now have no more thin blotches and their coat > > > continues to come in thicker and softer, his is better than hers but > > > their coats are very different. Both are getting thicker feathering on > > > legs, haunches, ears, chest and neck. > > > > > > Training is going well, they now both can go through the night with no > > > stool in the crate in the morning. He is about 95% trained, she is a bit > > > behind him but doing well. > > > > > > They will soon be going to vet to get their rabies vaccine. I want to be > > > sure I am not going to over look any issues. > > > > > > Am I being overly cautious? Anyone ever run into a similar situation?? > > > Any suggestions to help my sweet little girl? > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > " Lets talk about our wonderful little pets! > > > Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > " Lets talk about our wonderful little pets! > Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
