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by Sirchow
Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Bad behavior of Walter
Replies: 61
Views: 53018

Re: Bad behavior of Walter

My first thought was I wonder how long your baby puppy is spending alone. I admit I didn't read all the posts but I did see 11 hours. I dont mean to be horrible but I refuse to sell puppies to people who were out the house longer than four to five hours a day. When mine went to a new home they were ...
by Sirchow
Wed Aug 05, 2015 12:48 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: Hi Everyone!
Replies: 2
Views: 3006

Re: Hi Everyone!

Hello and welcome. It would be lovely to see some pics of Noah. :D I always crate train my chows as if nothing else it can be a lot less stressful for them if they ever have to stay overnight at the vets. I would go for the larger size then there is room for a food bowl and water dish. I started by ...
by Sirchow
Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chronic Hot Spots
Replies: 8
Views: 6652

Re: Chronic Hot Spots

Two of the worst food allergens are chicken and beef. Corn, wheat, yeast and other grains can also be a problem so my suggestion would be to get Aslan onto a fish and sweet potato diet with no added ingredients that you dont know what they are. I use taste of the wild Pacific Stream because the prot...
by Sirchow
Mon May 18, 2015 2:53 am
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: addicted to chow chow
Replies: 2
Views: 5650

Re: addicted to chow chow

Breeding rescue chows is never advisable but getting another chow for company is different. You should ask yourself who will look after an eight week old baby if you dont go for a rescue. They need to go outside at least once every four hours and need four feeds a day when that young. It is a lot of...
by Sirchow
Sun May 17, 2015 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Meet Riley from Central America
Replies: 28
Views: 25613

Re: Meet Riley from Central America

You have beautiful dogs and Riley is most definitely all chow and a very handsome chow too. :D

My chows are not from the US either....we live in Scotland. The photo of your town is beautiful! :D
by Sirchow
Sun May 17, 2015 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Normal rate of hair regrowth
Replies: 3
Views: 4096

Re: Normal rate of hair regrowth

Hair regrowth depends on many things....the diet you are feeding now, the condition of the chow when you got him and what he has been through and most of all where he is in his hair growth cycle. Different types and areas of hair grow at different times. Unaltered females moult their entire undercoa...
by Sirchow
Sat May 02, 2015 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New member of the family
Replies: 7
Views: 6231

Re: New member of the family

What a very pretty girl Gracie is. Love the name it suits her so well. :D
by Sirchow
Sat May 02, 2015 5:17 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: World's friendliest chow?
Replies: 12
Views: 8928

Re: World's friendliest chow?

Izzie...my beautiful black girl below is the friendliest most chilled chow I know. She loves to come to the door when deliveries arrive and insists everyone should stroke her before they leave. She is a great ambassador for the breed. Isla and Bramble are both a bit more shy and hesitant about petti...
by Sirchow
Sat May 02, 2015 4:28 am
Forum: Memorials and Prayers
Topic: Time to say goodbye to my beloved Sheena
Replies: 10
Views: 15572

Re: Time to say goodbye to my beloved Sheena

I think we can all relate to the sadness of saying goodbye. Even is we haven't had to do so yet it is heart breaking even thinking of it. I am so sorry to read your post. I know you got some extra time together but how ever long it is, it is never long enough. Run free Sheena and watch over your mom...
by Sirchow
Fri May 01, 2015 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Puppy aggressively bites ankles on every walk
Replies: 4
Views: 6791

Re: Puppy aggressively bites ankles on every walk

Puppies bite, chew, nibble and hold everything as part of play, learning about the world and teething. My Bramble was horrendous as a baby but when she got her big teeth she stopped of her own free will. Distraction is the best way till they learn better and their teeth come in. Lots of rewards are ...
by Sirchow
Sat Apr 25, 2015 1:27 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Is it right for us? (Family with small child)
Replies: 15
Views: 20997

Re: Is it right for us? (Family with small child)

Whilst socialisation is absolutely key so is education and vigilance for your one year old. I have seen pictures of young kids playing with dogs...endlessly hugging them, poking them even riding on their backs and every bit of body language says the dog is nearing the end of its tether with what it ...
by Sirchow
Sat Apr 25, 2015 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Other breeds similar to Chow in temperament and behavior
Replies: 5
Views: 4830

Re: Other breeds similar to Chow in temperament and behavior

I have only met one akita but he was almost identical to my chows in many of his mannerisms and likes....lying in doorways, hating wet grass, being quite aloof and very much a one woman dog but much more athletic than my girls. :lol: He was very stand offish with strangers but I treated him exactly ...
by Sirchow
Thu Mar 12, 2015 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 3 Chow Chow females a recipe for disaster?
Replies: 10
Views: 9125

Re: 3 Chow Chow females a recipe for disaster?

Hello Judy....how lovely to see your name here. I thought of you when I saw this post here. I wish ours had continued to get on like yours do. It was the Ms that gave me the confidence to have three females together and as I said they got on for a long time and I have many photos of them all togethe...
by Sirchow
Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Please help! Rescuing a Chow (mix?) in April
Replies: 8
Views: 6345

Re: Please help! Rescuing a Chow (mix?) in April

If at all possible it would be great if you could walk the two dogs together before he moves in with you. Walking together creates a kind of team spirit but gives a focus apart from each other so allows them to settle together but without the stress of being face to face. Slowly slowly as others hav...
by Sirchow
Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:16 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Really ticked off
Replies: 15
Views: 14834

Re: Really ticked off

Good breeders do not have 30 chows or call their kennel Cherub chows. This has puppy farm written all over it. Breeders who show and care and breed for health and to improve the breed would not call their kennel such a clearly enticing name. Walk away folks from places like this. Breeding chows shou...
by Sirchow
Fri Jan 23, 2015 4:05 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Smooth Red Chow
Replies: 16
Views: 12411

Re: Smooth Red Chow

What a lovely baby....congratulations :D
by Sirchow
Fri Jan 23, 2015 4:00 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 3 Chow Chow females a recipe for disaster?
Replies: 10
Views: 9125

Re: 3 Chow Chow females a recipe for disaster?

Our three girls (all chows) got along perfectly till about a year ago when Bramble and Isla began to argue and then to fight to the point that Bramble put Isla in the vets several times even though we took great care with pack leader etc and they were all well trained. I always said it would not hap...
by Sirchow
Fri Jan 23, 2015 3:53 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Feeling guilty *warning: very sad*
Replies: 8
Views: 6767

Re: Feeling guilty *warning: very sad*

I don't post much here any more but felt compelled to answer this sad post. I agree with every word Rory's Dad said. In particular regarding Caesar Milan. To take a confused dog who feels compelled to protect himself and his food etc through never having been treated right and being passed from one ...
by Sirchow
Fri Oct 24, 2014 5:26 am
Forum: Memorials and Prayers
Topic: My heart is torn to pieces...
Replies: 7
Views: 11626

Re: My heart is torn to pieces...

Jess this must be the hardest and the bravest thing you have had to do. I was so sorry to read on FB about your loss and came here to see if you said any more. Poor Jasper. He struggled so long and valiantly. You did the only thing you could do and Jazz knew he was so loved. Sending hugs and strengt...
by Sirchow
Tue Sep 23, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Rory Finishes his AKC Championship
Replies: 11
Views: 8554

Re: Rory Finishes his AKC Championship

Congratulations all round. =D= \:D/ =D= \:D/
Sorry its a little late....I haven't been on here for a while.
by Sirchow
Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:05 am
Forum: Memorials and Prayers
Topic: Run free, Mister Nahkohe
Replies: 15
Views: 22598

Re: Run free, Mister Nahkohe

Karen I am so very sorry to read this post I am not here very often and I was shocked to read this. Nahkohe was a part of this forum and he was here long before I joined, loved and known by so many through your stories. He is gone far too young. Run free beautiful boy...Siriol xx
by Sirchow
Sat May 31, 2014 9:00 am
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Does Anyone Let Their Chow Walk Without a Leash?
Replies: 37
Views: 38507

Re: Does Anyone Let Their Chow Walk Without a Leash?

Bramble (my red chow) goes off leash in parks and out of the way of roads but anywhere with houses and cars she goes firmly on her leash. Izzie my black never ever!!! Isla would probably go off leash and I will experiment soon to see but mostly our chows walk where there are either sheep or rabbits ...
by Sirchow
Sat May 31, 2014 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Meet my new pup Django!
Replies: 6
Views: 5556

Re: Meet my new pup Django!

He is beautiful and definitely no problem with those eyes. What a stunning boy Django is :D
I said you would be great chow parents and you are :D
by Sirchow
Sat May 31, 2014 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New Chow Chow puppy!
Replies: 9
Views: 6882

Re: New Chow Chow puppy!

Congratulations on your cute baby. So sweet :D Once you get him home and you have a garden and take him out every hour or two his training should be complete in no time. Socialisation and tiny treats from everyone you meet will certainly help and positive training puppy classes are good too. I am su...
by Sirchow
Fri May 23, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Would it be fair if we got a Chow pup?
Replies: 6
Views: 4717

Re: Would it be fair if we got a Chow pup?

I am so impressed that you have made these huge changes to accommodate a puppy :D Like I said I thought you would make fantastic chow owners and I think think that even more so now =D= =D= =D= If I can help with puppy finding PM me I know of one or two available at the moment.