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by summer_rose03
Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Urgent transfer/pull needed for Chow in NC to MI
Replies: 3
Views: 2455

Re: Urgent transfer/pull needed for Chow in NC to MI

I just got a reply from someone in NC that can help pull and vet him. Once he's quarantined, I'll have 10 days to arrange transport for him. Thank you for the suggestions!
by summer_rose03
Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Urgent transfer/pull needed for Chow in NC to MI
Replies: 3
Views: 2455

Urgent transfer/pull needed for Chow in NC to MI

I was hoping to find a transport for this dog below. He is due to be PTS the morning of friday, July 30 before the shelter opens unless spoken for. young, med male Chow mix http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16957004 from Whiteville, NC 28472 to Traverse City, MI 49686 (or as close as I can get) I h...
by summer_rose03
Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Getting another Chow girl!
Replies: 7
Views: 3955

Re: Getting another Chow girl!

Thanks everyone! I closed on the house yesterday, and we will begin working on it this weekend. The fence should be up in a week and Allie should be here on the 18th. I can't wait! There is so much to do and not enough time (or money) to do it all! I would love to take a week off, but it's not an op...
by summer_rose03
Fri Apr 02, 2010 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Getting another Chow girl!
Replies: 7
Views: 3955

Getting another Chow girl!

I know I haven't been on in awhile, but I will try to get involved again. A lot has happened and is happening. At the end of January, Brian and I broke up. A week after that, I made the decision to put Cash, our English Setter, to sleep. He was barely functioning anymore and couldn't get up on his o...
by summer_rose03
Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Malting/Shedding/Blowing
Replies: 4
Views: 2732

Re: Malting/Shedding/Blowing

He is probably blowing the rest of his puppy coat. Nothing to worry about, just keep him brushed. He will grow in his winter coat in time.
by summer_rose03
Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Funny Chow habits
Replies: 16
Views: 14900

Re: Funny Chow habits

Carter has the tendency to lay on his back and kick me in bed. He also likes to go roll around on the ground outside, whether it be in snow or grass. He likes to talk when he's excited or wants something. He also loves to back his butt up to you so you will scratch underneath his tail curl. The list...
by summer_rose03
Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Names...
Replies: 13
Views: 6324

Re: Names...

Carter got his name because we had our English Setter, Cash first. I liked the idea of pair names, and so after much deliberation, we settled on Carter. (Johnny Cash and June Carter). His middle name, Simba, was in memory of Frisco Simba. Frisco was named when we got him, after a soap opera characte...
by summer_rose03
Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: Grooming
Topic: bathing?
Replies: 4
Views: 3465

Re: bathing?

And do not bathe him weekly. This is too much and could dry out his skin, even if it is a puppy shampoo. NEVER use people shampoo, not even for babies.

5 weeks is really young to be away from mommy, why so early?
by summer_rose03
Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: My chow pup cracks me up everyday
Replies: 13
Views: 5177

Re: My chow pup cracks me up everyday

My aunt's dog (they were told Chow mix, but looks Samoyed), would/will throw her empty water bowl at you when she was thirsty. I am not sure if she still does it, as she's getting older now, but she used to. It was so funny!
by summer_rose03
Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow cross
Replies: 12
Views: 7026

Re: Chow cross

I don't believe Belgian Sheepdogs are supposed to have black tongues. I believe it is just meant that they are allowed black spots. Many breeds can have black spots and not be Chow or Shar-pei. Chows, Shar Peis are the only AKC breeds allowed to have solid black tongues. Chinese Foo Dogs and Eurasia...
by summer_rose03
Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: Grooming
Topic: Any suggestions
Replies: 3
Views: 2873

Re: Any suggestions

Natural shampoos, Oatmeal ones are generally most gentle. As far as drying, for a Chow you should have a high velocity dryer. A regular human dryer would 1. take FOREVER, 2. Must be on the Cool setting or you can burn them. You can not let them air dry or they can/will get hot spots from being wet o...
by summer_rose03
Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow calendar
Replies: 69
Views: 18000

Re: Chow calendar

How about a theme of rescued or adopted Chows? (Seeings how that's where mine came from :P) Maybe with a little note on where they were adopted from or what kind of situation. No offense to the ones from breeders, but I think that would definitely be one I would like to buy. I didn't end up getting ...
by summer_rose03
Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Chow mix shedding undercoat and top coat
Replies: 3
Views: 3097

Re: Chow mix shedding undercoat and top coat

With the Golden in him, he can shed some of his top coat, as Goldens do. I would really only be worried if the area looks balding or thin enough to see his skin through after pulling some off. (I am a groomer). Inside dogs shed year round since they are in a more climate controlled environment which...
by summer_rose03
Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Submit Your Chow Chow Photos for ChowChow.org to use.
Replies: 67
Views: 24430

Re: Submit Your Chow Chow Photos for ChowChow.org to use.

Frisco http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c183/summer_rose03/DSCF0232-1.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c183/summer_rose03/DSCF0357.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c183/summer_rose03/DSCF0242.jpg Carter http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c183/summer_rose03/what.jpg http://i27.photobucket.c...
by summer_rose03
Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:07 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Arthritis
Replies: 18
Views: 15268

Re: Arthritis

Wow, I had never read anything like that about Previcox before. Frisco was on it for a good 2 years or more for arthritis and Hip Dysplacia. He never had any problems and actually felt better on it, but I guess we were lucky. He died of an enlarged heart and fluid in the lungs at the age of 13.5 yea...
by summer_rose03
Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:17 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Arthritis
Replies: 18
Views: 15268

Re: Arthritis

My old Chow mix, Frisco, was on Glucosamine Chondrition tablets with MSM (from WalMart or Target). Those take a few weeks to build up in their system, but then you will start noticing a difference. He was also on Previcox, a pain blocker, daily. You could always tell he felt better after taking one....
by summer_rose03
Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow Chow Spider
Replies: 11
Views: 7127

Re: Chow Chow Spider

Here are some pictures of the boys in their costumes. They are just cell phone pics I took when I first made them. I will get better pictures later.
Carter in his Pooh Bear shirt
Carter in his Pooh Bear shirt
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Cash as Piglet
Cash as Piglet
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by summer_rose03
Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:37 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Chow second coat of hair
Replies: 4
Views: 2873

Re: Chow second coat of hair

If it just started coming out in the beginning of summer, it will grow back for winter. It is their seasonal shed.
by summer_rose03
Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Chow second coat of hair
Replies: 4
Views: 2873

Re: Chow second coat of hair

How old is your Chow and what is your weather like right now? They will shed the soft undercoat, which leaves mostly the top coat. Weather and age play a big part. If it's consistently warm, they will shed more because they don't need the insulation. Once they hit about 6 months or so, they start to...
by summer_rose03
Wed Sep 09, 2009 1:30 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: chow pup and small dog pack
Replies: 5
Views: 2401

Re: chow pup and small dog pack

I adopted Carter as an adult, with no knowledge of his history with any other animals, and I got lucky. He started off being afraid of our cats, now he pretty much ignores them. Every once in awhile when he's in a zoomie mood, he will kind of do a play bow to one of them and even pretend to pounce! ...
by summer_rose03
Fri Sep 04, 2009 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow Chow Spider
Replies: 11
Views: 7127

Re: Chow Chow Spider

I have finally decided what my boys will be for Halloween. I always take my dogs to the Howl-o-ween Party at PetSmart every year. I try to have costumes that not everyone else would have. Most of you have probably seen Frisco's past costumes. He has been Eeyore, a black, Army Dog, Adult Simba, and a...
by summer_rose03
Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow Chow Spider
Replies: 11
Views: 7127

Chow Chow Spider

http://www.allhatnocattle.net/halloween_doggie.jpg I found this online while I was searching for Halloween costumes for my dogs. These are pretty funny too! http://www.snootypaws.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/halloween-dog-costume.jpg http://www.indigo.org/halloween/threeheadeddog.jpg http...
by summer_rose03
Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow Chows & Licorice
Replies: 5
Views: 2156

Re: Chow Chows & Licorice

That have been my post, lol. Brian gave Carter a bite of his Twizzlers one day and he went nuts! He climbed all over us on the couch wanting more. This thread just reminded him to get more for him and Carter lol.
by summer_rose03
Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Holly
Replies: 8
Views: 5113

Re: Holly

She's very pretty! She reminds me of a cream colored, not so hairy Carter!
by summer_rose03
Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Why did you get a chow?
Replies: 50
Views: 21519

Re: Why did you get a chow?

My family's first and only dog (Frisco) was 1/4 Chow (or maybe more). He always made you think Chow before either the Shepherd or the Husky (thankfully :P). He was an awesome dog who we all loved and adored. For most of my life, he was one of the only dogs I really knew aside from a few family membe...