What a cutie you got there! Love his color, and he sounds so smart already. Yes, I would agree that he looks like a chiweenie and they are awesome dogs from what I hear. So of course we love him! Great pictures of him too! Interesting that you originally wanted a chiweenie to begin with. It was meant to be, he was waiting in the wings just for you, and just like it was meant to be for me to have my Gigi when I found her. She originally came from backyard breeder who over bred her and didn't take care of her. I had wanted a LH and had the name Gigi picked out, before I even saw her.....it was meant to be! So Congratulations, and I know that you will both be very happy together. As far as the dish goes, I have heard some people say that some dogs don't like stainless steel bowls, maybe because it is too cold on their nose, or the reflection, or the banging of their ID tag hitting the bowl. I have also heard of some dogs that don't like certain plastic bowls, maybe it's the color, or maybe the smell of the plastic. What ever the reason, I am sure you will find a bowl that he likes. You can usually attach pictures in gmail to the groups, just like you would to a private email address. I click on the attachment button and it opens my files. Then when the group sees the email, at the very bottom we can click on 'attachments' and that opens it to the group page of pictures. On the group page with the messages it will also show the word attachments and anyone can click on that to open it. Smiles! Peggy & The Girls
I have an album too called Gigi & Princess if you want to take a peak. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/photos/album/1948802174/pic/list -------Original Message------- From: michaela_and_merit Date: 9/12/2012 5:55:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: New adoptive chi parent :) Super cute pictures!! Thanks for sharing :) I can't figure out how to attach a pic, but I created an album called "Merit the rescue chi (mix)." I don't have many pictures yet but it's a start! Thanks for the thoughts about feeding. He is already getting a lot better and he has only been home for 3 days! Patience is key :) --- In [email protected], ann banks <ann.80.june@...> wrote: > > I will love him and do not care about size. He sounds like a great > dog--maybe he had some feeding issues with someone in the past--just be > gentle and understanding and he will learn. > Give lots of praise and love. > Ann and Pedro and Chico whose picture is attached--we were young > then--grandson Bode sitting with my mom Ann > next pic we are being lazy and laying on recliner > > On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 9:17 AM, michaela_and_merit < > michaela.margida@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Hi Everyone! > > > > Here is an update on Merit: first, it is his second day home and he has > > not had even one accident!! He seems to know he should go potty outside. I > > am so proud!! > > > > Second, he slept nicely all night in his crate (next to my bed) without > > crying!! Third, he walks perfectly on a leash!! > > > > One weird issue, though (advice please!): he seems afraid of his food > > bowl. He tries to tip it over with his nose, although obviously I do not > > let him, and whenever he takes a piece of kibble from the scary bowl, he > > acts like he has done something very, very brave. Anyone else ever deal > > with something like this? > > > > One last thing-- he is DEFINITELY not a purebred chihuahua. Will you guys > > still love him? I think he is probably a chiweenie. You guys are going to > > think he is HUGE. He weighs 9 lbs. I have a picture but I can't figure out > > how to upload... > > > > Have a great day, everyone! I look forward to hearing from you! > > Michaela > > > > --- In [email protected], "michaela_and_merit" <michaela margida@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > > I joined this group because I want to be sure I provide the best care > > possible for my new best friend. His name is Merit, and I placed a deposit > > on him at the local APS shelter this morning. He needs the standard medical > > procedures (neutering, immunizations, flea and tick prevention) and then he > > will be ready to come home to me later this week! > > > > > > I am so excited about him! I always had dogs growing up, but Merit will > > be my first dog since living on my own. I am 24 years old, a graduate > > student, and live in a townhouse in a quiet suburban area. I have done a > > ton of research on chis and feel pretty prepared in terms of general > > knowledge, such as nail clipping, tooth cleaning, vet visits, etc. but I > > would really value some advice from chihuahua experts like you all! > > > > > > Is there anything you wish someone had told you that would have made > > training your chihuahua much easier? Is there a particular treat or > > activity that would be fun for Merit to try? Please share any tips and > > tricks you can think of that might be helpful for a new chihuahua owner. > > > > > > Thank you! > > > Michaela > > > > > > P.S. Merit is chocolate with a short coat (I will share a picture once > > he is home!). He's one year old and is fairly timid-- life in the shelter > > has been really hard for him to deal with because it is so loud and scary > > with all those dogs barking and howling. So I'd especially value advice on > > how to make him feel comfortable in his new home :) > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Enjoy this day > God has given it to you >
