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by deidre
Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Funny Chow habits
Replies: 16
Views: 18352

Re: Funny Chow habits

Hi all Am loving this thread. Hmm what do my two do, well Kaida is the funniest, whenever we are done watching a tv series every night at 7pm he howls and barks to the tune at the end of the program, we have recorder it and its hilarious, love it when he sings for us and if we "attempt" to...
by deidre
Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:46 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: watch baxter *sniff*
Replies: 16
Views: 6470

Re: watch baxter *sniff*

I cried like all of you and i looked over to my two happy healthy babies and cried even more, i cant take seeing them when they are so old and even though baxter wasnt in any pain we could recognise my heart aches for him as i would not want to put my babies through that suffering when they reach th...
by deidre
Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:06 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Pics of new addition to the family, Kaida
Replies: 5
Views: 2613

Pics of new addition to the family, Kaida

A little mouthing never hurt anyone http://cdn.blueworld.co.za/uploads/blueworld/Users/AlbumImages/IMG_0968.JPG Enjoying a green thing together http://cdn.blueworld.co.za/uploads/blueworld/Users/AlbumImages/IMG_0949.JPG Just look at how cute we playing tug of war http://cdn.blueworld.co.za/uploads/b...
by deidre
Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:39 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: need advice
Replies: 11
Views: 4207

Re: need advice

Oh my goodness, so soz kiwani was clearly under the wrong impression there :oops: Thanx for that, had some idea of that phase already through puppy training classes that i did with nikka. As i said before i will be present while he is growing in to a well mannered young man, hopefully, lol. And so w...
by deidre
Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: need advice
Replies: 11
Views: 4207

Re: need advice

Hi all Thanx for your advice and comments. After giving it much thought on Friday with my last post i decided to go have a look at the pups and i took one home. I know many of you are going to judge me and think it was a bad decision but i had made up my mind and hoped that my judgement didnt fail m...
by deidre
Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:17 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: need advice
Replies: 11
Views: 4207

Re: need advice

Hi Thanx chris, yeah what you say makes sense. I am going to go view tonight and i just know im coming home with one, both pups are adorable and i guess seeing as though nikka is my life i am scared for her well being. But i am home to watch them and i can afford another puppy time wise and financia...
by deidre
Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: need advice
Replies: 11
Views: 4207

need advice

Hi all Let me start by apologising for this topic as i no many a chow owner has asked and i can go read the threads but my story is slightly different so i wanted to post a new topic. There is a 90% chance i am adding a new addition to our family tomorrow and i am so scared as it has been a while si...
by deidre
Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:28 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Playing in the snow
Replies: 10
Views: 3726

Re: Playing in the snow

Hi All Been a while since i posted but i have been here. I enjoy reading and looking at the pics more than i like posting, i must be honest. Any way leo is gorgeous. How old is he and what is hes colour? Reason i ask is he looks so much like my nikka is starting to look and she is almost two now and...
by deidre
Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:41 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Kannika THEN and NOW
Replies: 9
Views: 3556

Re: Kannika THEN and NOW

Hi I am loving all the sweet things you guys have to say about my big girl. She truly has lived up to the meaning of her name which is Jasmine like blossom in japanese. And i have to agree with Kez, she is a real model when it comes to photos and when i bring the camera she brings the poses, lol. Ju...
by deidre
Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:53 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Kannika THEN and NOW
Replies: 9
Views: 3556

Kannika THEN and NOW

This is Nikka as a puppy, 8 weeks http://cdn.blueworld.co.za/uploads/blueworld/Users/AlbumImages/30062007003.jpg http://cdn.blueworld.co.za/uploads/blueworld/Users/AlbumImages/01072007015.jpg http://cdn.blueworld.co.za/uploads/blueworld/Users/AlbumImages/01072007013.jpg This is her again at just und...
by deidre
Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:34 am
Forum: Memorials and Prayers
Topic: I Love you Oso!
Replies: 17
Views: 6910

Re: I Love You Oso!

Your story brought tears to my eyes and before i knew it i was bawling my eyes out... I wish you love and compassion through this time and pray that your heart heals. We all love our chow kids so dearly that we never think of that fateful day till it comes and it knocks us right down. I too dred tha...
by deidre
Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Funny sounds Chows make
Replies: 12
Views: 4247

Re: Funny sounds Chows make

Hey all Love all the cute comments...My nikka bear does all of the above as well. But she has this thing that cracks me up, shes like a real old madam when she does it. Most of the time shell be sleeping and then when she wakes shell tilt her head back, look at me, stretch her whole body (like a cat...
by deidre
Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: not asleep but not awake either
Replies: 7
Views: 2290

Re: not asleep but not awake either

Hey all Oh my word Kannika does exactly what Henry does, will be sort of sleeping but as soon as the cheese bowl comes outa the fridge madam is wide awake. She also does the staring at me thing and watches my every move without even blinking, so weird. But you know i just love reading all of your po...
by deidre
Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Orthopedic Specialist in need ASAP
Replies: 6
Views: 2108

Re: Orthopedic Specialist in need ASAP

Thanks a lot for all the feed back. Yes, I am aware of the time difference between us.

Thanks everyone
by deidre
Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Orthopedic Specialist in need ASAP
Replies: 6
Views: 2108

Orthopedic Specialist in need ASAP

Hi Can somebody plz help me out. Post the Name and number of the BEST orthopedic specialist veterinary surgeon that you know of. Either in the USA or UK. I just want to give them a call to get their oppinion on a major operation my baby girl must undergo. This is what has been happening up until now...
by deidre
Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: HELP with thunder & other scary things that go bump or ding
Replies: 15
Views: 6105

Re: thunder & other scary things that go bump or ding

Hey I hear you loud and clear but i unfortunately have no advice. All i can say however is that i am going through similar strange fears with Kannika. She is petrified of lightning, thunder, bicycles, children that are playing around her and making a noise, scateboards, people playing sports on the ...
by deidre
Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:01 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Flipper feet & Keiko
Replies: 17
Views: 5362

Re: Flipper feet & Keiko

How cute Reminds me of Kannika. I also have her on a raw diet and she also does "the flipper feet" when she has her raw meaty bones. My bf and i just love watching her eat when she lays like that. Wilber is truely handsome and i think hell love the company thats soon to be arriving, shes a...
by deidre
Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How big is your Chow?
Replies: 46
Views: 14238

Re: How big is your Chow?

hi all Kannika is 55cm in height. I measured from the floor to her shoulder. She weigh's 23kg and is 1 year and three months old. Was curious is she a big chow girl? The chows here in Cape Town that ive seen, male and female, including my friends ones are a lot smaller in height and width than she i...
by deidre
Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:33 am
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: Need to change nikka's diet
Replies: 5
Views: 2813

Re: Need to change nikka's diet

thnx for the reply Kannika is 1 year and 3 months at the mo. I have never thought of her age affecting the way she eats but it makes sense. Nikka is also at a good weight, weighing about 23kg's. The vet said shes looking stunning and i agree. Ill try and lesson the amounts i give her but i dont want...
by deidre
Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:56 pm
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: Need to change nikka's diet
Replies: 5
Views: 2813

Need to change nikka's diet

Hi For the past four months Kannika has been on a raw diet. When i started feeding her the raw food she loved it and ofcoarse i was happy coz the previous kibble i had her on she wasnt eating and she never looked her best. Now that shes on raw the vet has said shes looking better than ever and i agr...
by deidre
Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How old is your chow chow?
Replies: 33
Views: 8381

Re: How old is your chow chow?

Hi all

Nikka will be 1 year and 3 months on the 29th July.
by deidre
Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Kannika after knee surgery
Replies: 4
Views: 1642

Kannika after knee surgery

Hey all This is an update of what happened with Kannika's knee that was dislocating. Yesterday she went in for surgery. I dropped her off at 9:45am, had a little chat to my vet about what was going to happen and then left. He said hed phone me when he got back from surgery and tell me when to pick h...
by deidre
Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:44 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Shocking news from vet
Replies: 7
Views: 2598

Re: Shocking news from vet

Hey red dragon I asked my vet in detail to describe what hes going to do and it corresponds with what ive researched on the net. He said she is prob a grade 2 and is going to first see how bad the damage is when he has a look at the x-rays on thurs but most prob hell deepen the groove that the patel...
by deidre
Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:14 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Shocking news from vet
Replies: 7
Views: 2598

Re: Shocking news from vet

Hey jacqui Thnx for replying. All he did was a physical exam and he said shes about a grade 2 and coz shes a medium to large breed she will need surgery now that shes young so there arent problems when she gets older. He also checked her hips while he was checking her legs and he said he doesnt thin...
by deidre
Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:31 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Shocking news from vet
Replies: 7
Views: 2598

Shocking news from vet

Hi I took Kannika to the vet on Saturday just to say hi. I take her there often so if she has to go then she has no issues. When we were there the vet gave her a quick physical and found that she has luxating pattellar (dislocating knee-caps) in both back legs and he has booked her in for surgery on...