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Taking Shadow to the vet this morning for his annual booster and check up, the vet is warning us that Shadow could be approaching his final years, he is only 10! (but we did read somewhere that Chows may not live to a 'ripe old doggy age' ?) He is going deaf, he is restless and follows us around mor...

Our two boys are now 7 years old, going well.
One (Nipper) has got the dreaded hip dysplasia but is going well provided he remembers to take his tablets. When they stop to work, then the time to start worrying.

Happy birthday Shadow and Nipper!

Was told not to let a dog out on new mown grass as this can cause problems like I am reading here.
Cut grass...don't let dogs on it for that day.....I suppose its all the creepy crawlies and things biting and that?

Well, here's a right mixed up Chow!

Next Tuesday, 23rd is the birthday of our 2 Chow Boys....2 Years old!

The thing is, just what do we get our couple of good Boys?

Any ideas appreciated but please don't mention Nipper or Shadow because they might be reading this and then the suprise will be spoiled!...


B. Chows.

Well our 2 boys are a year and 8 months now, and, one has decided its time he started to *Censored Word* his leg!!!

Does anyone have a male dog that never does this?

A Chow would be more intellegent to be owned by someone like that!

Oh dear...what have we started?

Heres the link...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2003/ ... equestions

hope link opens

Go easy on him!

Edited from 'Guardian ' newspaper. Are chow chows the most stupid dogs in the world? Ian Sample, from The Guardian Thursday November 13 2003. Not quite, but they are certainly up there. This week, the papers reported that a chow chow from Bispham, Lancashire, was badly injured when it leaped from a ...

Its that time of year again....

Just like to say we hope that no one here has any problems with firework season!

Nice for people/bad for our doggy friends.

Hoping for no upsets.

Christina and John

Our two Chows, Nipper and Shadow reads this forum everyday (cough), so we would just like to say...

Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to Nipper and Shadow
Happy birthday to you!

One year old today!

C&J

What about when they spin around and around and then sring up on all fours?
Is that a 'twirly zoomie'?...lol

C&J

Hi there, Anyone here watch The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan?(on Sky Three each evening) He just seems to have a way with dogs ....and their owners lol our Nipper loves to watch him (or rather the dogs) he just sits there about a foot away from the screen, then sometimes looks behind the telly to see...

You can also get a spring that fits between lead and collar (or harness)....this helps a lot..takes away some of the strain.

Of course, eventually we are hoping for a really well trained couple of black Chows...that goes without saying!

Bring on Ceasar Millan!

C&J

As a couple who suffers with back trouble we are always thinking up ways of handling our chows easier. We've come up with some weird ideas and some interesting ones...lol :lol: However our latest is so simple and effective we thought we'd share it with you all here. We use a nylon lead about an inch...

As a chow has been used naturally for pulling sledges in the past, just wondering if in the wintertime with snow, anyone here ever tried this out with their chows, pulling a sledge, or in any weather perhaps a 'doggy cart' :?: We are thinking of training ours to go to the supermarket to get the week...

We were out walking with one of our dogs about a week ago when a dog ran to us from now where and attacked ours. Luckily the owner of the dog was on hand and he stopped it before any harm done....but it got us thinking..... Imagine being attacked by a loose dog and with no one around? What is the be...

Just wondering how high do you reckon a healthy adult chow could jump?
Not really known for their agility, but they can have a bit of power and I think they could suprise a few people!

So...a four foot or 6 foot fence in garden!?...lol


C&J

simple question..... do dog whistles work?
anyone here use one?

bchow

Don't worry, Nipper is wormed regularly.....just a thought, I wonder if snails get worms, and if so how would you get it to swallow a tablet?!

Also what would happen if a snail swallowed a Chow!

C&J

:shock: ....my Nipper just swallowed a snail in the garden! :? ..and now he's acting all 'strange'. He used to bound up the garden, the whole length in just a few strides, now it takes about 2 days! Also when he walks he tends to leave behind him a kinda 'trail'...slimey stuff, yuk :wink: On top of ...

I am sure i saw a thread here on heat stroke...but for the life of me i cannot find it....anyone point me in right direction?

With the hot weather coming, could be a good idea to have a few facts and ideas?



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Looking at different books/internet sites, we were suprised how the various weights and measurements given to a Chow varied. So thought we would start this little thread: Whats the size of your Chow? At 7 Months ours are 47 and 48 and a half Pounds. (when do they stop growing)? :wink: Probably have ...

Read on forum somewhere (but cannot find it)...that certain foods can help prevent itching?
I think it was lamb and rice...not sure.

But being such a good site, this is, I am sure someone will put me right!


C&J

Has anyone ever used dry shampoo on their chows? if so what do you think of it, does it work just as good or is a good old soak in the tub with the bubbles best?
on the subject of grooming, what sort of combs/brushes would you say are best?