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summer vacation
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Hey everyone, im going to visit my family in germany in the summer and i would like to take my little peanut with me. Has anyone one of you experience with taking dogs on the plane?
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Car Chasing
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Does anyone else's Chis chase cars? Ellie has developed this new and highly dngerous activity! Obviously I discourage it and she's never off her lead when we're near a road, but it still worries me! I've seen dogs do this in the past but they've always been larger breeds. I assume it's some kind of w...
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Balding Baby
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 Hi Everyone!! I have a question maybe someone can answer. A few weeks ago I noticed Tia was getting a little bald spot on her throat. I'm sure it was because of her collar getting a bit snug. Well, I removed the collar and have since bought her a new and improved, bigger one!! However, the spot is get...
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Hmmmm, any idea?
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Hey gals! I am looking at getting a different harness for my Jelly Bean. The Puppia ones are great, but she hates the way it goes over her head so I want one that doesnt do that. I found this one online just now, what d'you guys think of it? Also, how do you think it does up? Do you think it is velcro on that s...
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The best way to introduce dogs to each other.
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I need some advice, what is the best way to introduce Lilly to Brody and Blaze when she comes to live with us?
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Chat Room Politics
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chat room politics I went into a dog chat room the other day on AOL. There is a woman in there who I thought, was very mean and cruel. I asked if anyone in the room enjoyed Chihuahuas and the I have two. The woman instantly asked if I was a breeder. I'm not a breeder yet, because technically I haven't bred Brod...
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Housebroken?
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Hey guys, i have a question. I actually thought that Peanut was completly housebroken, he hasnt done anything in the apartment for the past 5 month. Well last Friday we had friends over and my husband discovered that Peanut pooped behind the couch. I just dont understand that. I leave him alone for 9 h...
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What colours equal what?
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Hi everyone, hope you're all ok. I was trying to read up about the colour genetics of Chihuahuas (I'm not going to breed, was just interested). I'm a tad confused. There's all letters everywhere and as far as I can see, almost any colour can come from anything. What would you be likely to get if you mated a...
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Season
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At what age do Chihuahuas first come into season? And how long after is it til their next season? Thanks
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potty
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Please help! I believe that I did a bad bad thing when I started using these piddle pads! Halle doesn't want to go anywhere else now. Even if we are outside she doesn't want to go! and lately has started going in various places around the house! If the boys don't shut their bedroom doors, she will go in thei...
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Chihuahua wont't eat
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My 4 month old chihuahua has not eaten anything in two days. She is drinking plenty of water but I can't get her to eat anything. She is alos throwing up and has diarrhea. Does anybody have any idea what may be wrong her and how I can get her to eat. I am getting really worried. Thanks! Carla
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Brody is protective
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Brody has become very protective. He will growl and snap if anyone tries to pick him up if I'm holding him. He likes me a lot and follows me all over the house. He likes Blaze to, I wonder if I have let Brody and Blaze get too close. He will cry and cry if he doesn't know where she is. Any advice? Oh, If Brody is in...
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Is this a suitable crate?
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I have pet rats, and recently downsized their 6ft cage (yes I know, I am a "little" obsessed and built them a huge cage) because they're getting quite old. The cage I bought to replace the homemade one is a Nero 3 Rabbit I think. I was wondering if this would be suitable for a Chihuahua? I know it...
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Is there a difference between short-hair and smooth-coat?
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I know this might be a really silly question, but some places I'm told that the two types are "long-hair and short-hair" other places I'm told "long-hair and smooth-coat" and other places I'm told "long hair and short-hair/smooth-coat". Which is right? Is there a...
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strange Behaviour
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Hey guys! Ellie is now over a year old and so it came as a surpise to find her suddenly acting like a puppy once more. She has started chewing furiously and has also pooped inside a few times recently. WHAT IS GOING ON?!  Dogs dont get like PMT or something do they?! She's due to come into...
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Tear Stains
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Hey guys! I have a question for you...is there any way to get rid of tear stains? Ellie has, only on one eye so far, a stain from where her eye waters and I'm not being funny, but it isn't very pretty really. I have tried washing it when she gets a bath but to no avail. Any suggestions? Love to you a...
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Sore eyes??
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I was reading the tear stain thread and thought I would ask about Bella too as someone may know something to help. Bella does itch a lot, we have been working on this by getting her different foods and such and the itching has decreased. Her eyes however continue to be...odd looking. sometimes the hair w...
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Poop eating, part two
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I know poop eating was discussed once. Haydn LOVES poop. He wills talk the other dogs and eat it as it comes out. How gross is that?! I love him to bits, but that really is SO nasty. I read about meat tenderizer but I was worried about MSG. Adolph's makes one iwth no MSG. It's plantain extract or something. W...
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Barking
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Hello everybody!I have a question:my chihuahua is nearly 3 months old and doesn't bark.At what age do they usually start?
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Doggie Dinner recipe
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Does anyone have any EASY recipe's that I could make for Bella. She continues to be itching constantly and the the Vet insists that it is food allergies. We have tried several different foods. I was considering making her some food instead to decrease the likelihood of allergies from the store bo...
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Eats her own poop
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My dog Phoenix always eats her poop and it is really disgusting. I asked my vet about it and he told me to get some nasty tasting stuff to put on it, but I don't see the point of that cuz come on! What could be nastier tasting then eating your own poop?!
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Be nice Brody
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I have a small question, Brody is hard on Blaze, he bites her legs and makes her cry. How do you keep the peace when one pup is a little too much of a bully? Poor little Blaze just cries till I pick her up.
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I dont understand
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Hey guys! I was hoping you might be able to help me out. I've seen 'belly bands' for Chis ffor sale a lot but I dont get what they're for. Can somone please explain for me? x
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Showing your chi
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I have seen a few people are interested in showing their dogs. I know nothing about this but it sounds interesting and fun...what does everyone know about? I know nothing so simple details are appreciated too :)
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Question for the members who are chi breeders
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I know there are at least two chi breeders (Dana and Selena) here and maybe others.. I am not a breeder, but am curious about the age you retire a momma chi from your breeding program. Is the decision based on her actual age, her age and health, the number of litters she produced, or possibly all these fac...
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Dog food again
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We have used Purina One Sensitive System for a while now. Tony was allergic to so much and Yoshi started his insulin dosages based on that food. Now that Tony has been gone for nearly a year, (gosh I can't believe that), I started searching again. I just moved up a step to Pro Plan. Pro Plan is rated rea...
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Nails
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I want to trim Pixie's nails.How short should I cut?My husband tried one time and blood came out...and he didnt cut that short!
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One Testicle on Males
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I am very confused on something,when I got draco he seemed very normal and had no problem with his health. When he turn 3 months old I started to notice he had one testicle. I asked the vet at Petsmart and all she told me is that he was young it will drop later. Now I work at a Pet store and we have our own vet as we...
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Question for all you breeders!
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Hey guys!
I have a question for all the breeders on here. Has anyone every done any work in AI (artificial insemination) before? I am looking into it for Ellie because I would have a much wider choice of studs that way. I would really apreciate any info/advice on i...
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Harness Shopping
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Hey guys and gals!
Well, as most of you will know I have recently made the switch from collar to harness when walking Ellie, but I've run into a problem. We got the smallest harness we could find (xs puppy) and it is still too big! The UK doesn't compare to the US for the small dog ac...
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