AY, CHIHUAHUA!

thedivahrrrself · 04-17-2012, 12:00 PM

This thread is for chihuahua lovers everywhere to post pictures of our babies, and those we will always remember. Share stories, ask for advice, or just talking about how adorable and fabulous these little dogs are!

In loving memory of mi amigito, Sancho Panza de la Mancha

starryeyes · 04-17-2012, 12:14 PM

I have the cutest chihuahua! Lol. I will post pics soon. Love this thread!!

SugarFemme · 04-17-2012, 12:17 PM

I have a white Chihuahua I adopted from my parents. I swear she is the most incredible human being reincarnated in the body of lil dog. Everyone always rolls their eyes when I say my dog is a Chihuahua because they have this bad reputation of being yappy dogs. My Lizzie, is so NOT a yappy dog. She is so sweet and gentle. And she just instinctively knows when I need her most

thedivahrrrself · 04-17-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OneOfAKind

I have a white Chihuahua I adopted from my parents. I swear she is the most incredible human being reincarnated in the body of lil dog. Everyone always rolls their eyes when I say my dog is a Chihuahua because they have this bad reputation of being yappy dogs. My Lizzie, is so NOT a yappy dog. She is so sweet and gentle. And she just instinctively knows when I need her most

You're right - people just don't understand until they've had one what sweet, wonderful little beings they are!

I lost one in the divorce - it broke my heart. Isabel (Reina Isabela de Spagna):

And I currently have Newton the Wonder Dog

thedivahrrrself · 04-19-2012, 01:05 PM

If you're near KC, take your dog up for what will surely be a good time, and benefits a great cause!

International Dog News

Parade Aims at Breaking Costumed Dog Record

Guiness Book of World Record Chihuahua parade

Chihuahua Parade set to break The Guinness Book of World Records.

Cinco de Mayo will never be the same in Kansas City. The Guinness Book of World Records has officially sanctioned the Chihuahua Parade and Festival to attempt to break the record of the most dogs in costume. The parade starts at 11 a.m. on May 5. All dog entrants must be leashed and in costume.

When: May 5, 2012
Where: In The Crossroads Art District
Nica’s 320 320 S.W. Boulevard
Kansas City, MO
Cost: $5 donation per dog. Donations will go to The Pet Connection, Inc. is a no-kill, non-profit animal shelter located in the Kansas City metro area. It’s our intention to form a no-kill coalition by educating the public, providing pet owner services and to find homes for unwanted and abandoned animals.

SugarFemme · 04-19-2012, 01:19 PM

Awwwww OMG he is a cutie pie. My Lizzie is not small for a Chihuahua. She weighs 10 pounds, so she does NOT fit in my purse to carry around.

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Originally Posted by thedivahrrrself

You're right - people just don't understand until they've had one what sweet, wonderful little beings they are!

I lost one in the divorce - it broke my heart. Isabel (Reina Isabela de Spagna):

And I currently have Newton the Wonder Dog

thedivahrrrself · 04-19-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OneOfAKind

Awwwww OMG he is a cutie pie. My Lizzie is not small for a Chihuahua. She weighs 10 pounds, so she does NOT fit in my purse to carry around.

Aw, I want to see pics of everyone's babies!!

LOL Well Newton is a hefty SEVEN pounds now (he was 5 last year), thanks in part to my sweetie coming around and spoiling him ROTTEN! Here is an updated pic of him using Ms. Maggie as his bed:

The JD · 04-19-2012, 06:20 PM

Until I got one, I despised chihuahuas. There's a saying that the staunchest zealot to a cause is the convert, and I've got to say that fits here. I've been won over to the Land of Tiny Dogs, and I can't imagine my home without the little guy.

Their reputation as yippie and nervous and unfriendly might have more to do with the owners who treat them like ornaments. If you treat a dog like a dog, you get a happy well-adjusted dog. If you treat a dog like a toy doll, you get a badly behaved dog (wow, I think I just channeled Cesar Milan). That said, I admit I subject mine to various acts of humiliation, like putting him in Superman costumes and breading him.

Every dog breed has a "job" to do: It's in a border collie's genes to herd, beagles have an overwhelming tracking instinct, and retrievers, well, retrieve. Chihuahuas were bred with one job description: to be adored. Mine is very good at his job.

thedivahrrrself · 04-19-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The JD

Until I got one, I despised chihuahuas. There's a saying that the staunchest zealot to a cause is the convert, and I've got to say that fits here. I've been won over to the Land of Tiny Dogs, and I can't imagine my home without the little guy.

I was the same way! I always hated them, called them yappy dogs, then my cousin got Sancho's brother, and I fell in love. Then comes the kicker: "Well, they have a runt nobody wants, do you think you could take him?" Best (and really, easiest!) decision I ever made!

I've never had a dog that loved me the way a chihuahua does. They look up at you with big adoring eyes, and they are so smart! Isabel has like a hundred word vocabulary.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The JD

Their reputation as yippie and nervous and unfriendly might have more to do with the owners who treat them like ornaments. If you treat a dog like a dog, you get a happy well-adjusted dog. If you treat a dog like a toy doll, you get a badly behaved dog (wow, I think I just channeled Cesar Milan).

I agree, you can't treat them like eternal puppies the way some people do, makes for a VERY bad dog!

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Originally Posted by The JD

That said, I admit I subject mine to various acts of humiliation, like putting him in Superman costumes and breading him.

OMG, please post the "breading" picture here! ROFLMAO

Quote:

Originally Posted by The JD

Every dog breed has a "job" to do: It's in a border collie's genes to herd, beagles have an overwhelming tracking instinct, and retrievers, well, retrieve. Chihuahuas were bred with one job description: to be adored. Mine is very good at his job.

They make damn fine alarm systems too! I swear they can hear for miles.

justkim · 04-19-2012, 07:53 PM

I have two... they mean so much to me. I have pictures of them on my facebook... I LOVE my girls. Mocha is chocolate with a white spot on her chest and she sports a mohawk and her sister Darla looks like a jersey cow. She is white with BIG chocolate spots...

thedivahrrrself · 04-19-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by justkim

I have two... they mean so much to me. I have pictures of them on my facebook... I LOVE my girls. Mocha is chocolate with a white spot on her chest and she sports a mohawk and her sister Darla looks like a jersey cow. She is white with BIG chocolate spots...

copy the image locations from your FB pics and share your pics here!

justkim · 04-19-2012, 08:04 PM

Mocha

Darla

sorry for the cloudy eyes, I had to remove the red eye... I love these girls so much!

girl_dee · 04-19-2012, 08:07 PM

thedivahrrrself · 04-19-2012, 09:28 PM

Your babies are so adorable! Thanks fire posting!

thedivahrrrself · 04-20-2012, 04:54 PM

SugarFemme · 04-20-2012, 05:58 PM

I want to put a pic up of my baby thats on my computer. How do I do it??

Soft*Silver · 04-20-2012, 06:27 PM

I have to admit I never liked little dogs of any kind. I prefer my big guys, the newfies. But in getting to know chrissy and his world, he told me about the chi he loved back in NV. He also told me about how his ex wife took off with everything including his wee poodle when she left him 14 years ago. He was still heartbroken over it. So when someone announced they had a chi to rehome, I grabbed him for chrissy. Best thing I ever did for him. That dog has brought him so much peace and security. It helped him feel bound to the earth. For 12 years after the divorce he was just floating around, just getting by. Finally, he felt he had a sanctuary. The dog actually helped me bond with chrissy, watching him love on the wee thing, made me realize what a big heart he has. So here is our bartock...

Soft*Silver · 04-20-2012, 06:29 PM

Soft*Silver · 04-20-2012, 06:33 PM

I have a chance to buy a chi pup, a long haired one. I would love to hear from folks about their preference of color and hair. I love our buff boi but also LOVE Isabel's coloring! What is that called? I dont care for the mixed colors, except in long hair. Love the black and whites long haired!

Do they get their ears cropped? Did I read that somewhere? I would not want that done. I dont even know if ours is cropped or natural!

He is tiny, less than 4 lbs.

SugarFemme · 04-20-2012, 07:11 PM

Thank Gawd for kids

My daughter showed me how to post a pic.

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