I read these posts via the email received a few times a day. I don't know how
to attach a picture here.
Desi Lou - if I am standing right by him - is very narrow. If I am a distance
away he looks normal from the side. Maybe I will do an album and post his
pictures...will let you know when they are there.
--- In [email protected], "michaela_and_merit" <michaela.margida@...>
wrote:
>
> It is a cute little metal one. I will try a different bowl and see what he
> does. Thanks for the tip! It's not too tall for him, though. It's little,
> like a cat bowl.
>
> We went to the vet today and she also thinks he is a chiweenie. It's funny, I
> actually originally wanted to buy a chiweenie before I decided to get a
> shelter pup. I got just the dog I was looking for, I guess!
>
> Desi Lou is almost Merit's size! We weighed him at the vet and he's actually
> not quite 9 lbs, more like a slim, trim 8 1/2 :)
>
>
> --- In [email protected], "Joan" <joan_croft@> wrote:
> >
> > What kind of bowl are you using? I think sometimes the metal ones are
> > scary because they see their shadow on the sides. Sometimes the ceramic
> > ones do that too.
> > Is the bowl kind of tall for him?
> > I love all dogs...and Chiweenies are so cute. For a long time I susptected
> > that my Desi Lou was a Chiweenie, but the vet insists that he is all
> > Chihuahua. He is full grown and 8 lbs.
> >
> > --- In [email protected], "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 :)
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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