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by Calift
Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Relocating Chow from China to US
Replies: 10
Views: 5155

Re: Relocating Chow from China to US

I have flown a Chow across the United States - no problem! The entire flight duration was (I believe) 8 hours? He was perfectly fine and much more content than I would have expected. Do you have a picture of your Chow's face? Just wondering what her face shape is like .... there is a bit of variatio...
by Calift
Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:20 am
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Chow not in National Dog Show? (on now)
Replies: 2
Views: 1830

Chow not in National Dog Show? (on now)

Anyone know what happened?
by Calift
Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: pls help me with my Chow
Replies: 4
Views: 1875

Re: pls help me with my Chow

I don't quite understand the whole situation (not because of your grammar, but what transpired). Before I get into any details (your sister wouldn't let you PET her?!), this dog needs to go to a vet. Get a full-checkup and likely bloodwork, stool samples, etc done. Bubbles does not sound healthy in ...
by Calift
Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: New Chow Chow Owners
Topic: first time dog owner.
Replies: 10
Views: 8392

Re: first time dog owner.

Are you using any training resources? You should definitely socialize your new dog as much as you can. Group obedience courses are excellent for that! I highly recommend you take him to a class. Also, check out some training books! Look for ones with methods you will use - such as clicker training. ...
by Calift
Tue Aug 30, 2011 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Are Chows Playful?
Replies: 8
Views: 8426

Re: Are Chows Playful?

Welcome to the forum! Greyhounds are also one of my favorite breeds, I work with the local adoption center here too! They are a wonderful breed, but you are right -different from chows. In my experience with rescued Chows, they are mellow, laid-back, and not overtly affectionate (ie. compared to my ...
by Calift
Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow sitter in San Diego?
Replies: 0
Views: 1118

Chow sitter in San Diego?

Hello, I am looking for a short-term Chow sitter for an 8-10 year old well behaved neutered male, William. He is sweet, mellow (low energy), and loves attention. Good off-leash and with other dogs. Please let me know if you live in the San Diego area (or within 30 minutes of it) and would be willing...
by Calift
Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:09 am
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: British Utility Breeds Assoc Open Show
Replies: 9
Views: 3552

Re: Judges critique B.U.B.A. Open Show April 2011

Do you have pictures?? :)


I would love to see the photo and pair it was a critique. I wish there was a site/place where I could find a bunch of those so I could learn what judges look for in chows and how the subtle differences in appearance are marked.
by Calift
Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:00 pm
Forum: New Chow Chow Owners
Topic: First Post... a new chow in our house
Replies: 6
Views: 4975

Re: First Post... a new chow in our house

Congrats- was she listed on petfinder by any chance?

I remember seeing a red, female Tripod there last week... a beautiful, sweetie if thats the same dog. :)

Congrats nonetheless!!
by Calift
Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:29 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Doggy anxiety
Replies: 8
Views: 3952

Re: Doggy anxiety

Start doing "alone training" with him. I think you can google some articles on it... It's very common for other breeds to have S.A. (separation anxiety) so there are lots of resources out there that can help you. Also important to not make a big fuss when you come/go. Practice leaving room...
by Calift
Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: help for wanna' be chow owner
Replies: 5
Views: 2315

Re: help for wanna' be chow owner

Where are you located? I highly suggest you look into adopting a Chow. That way, the dog will already have a set personality and you may know in advance if they are good with kids. Your behavior/routine and dedication to training and safety make the biggest difference though!! So keep researching no...
by Calift
Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: URGENT REQUEST
Replies: 4
Views: 2230

Re: URGENT REQUEST

I'm in Ontario- roughly 3 hrs from Montreal. Feel free to pm me if you are still looking for someone. :)
by Calift
Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: different types of chows
Replies: 53
Views: 122977

Re: different types of chows

My female Chow has the "classic" look- more of a long face and no wrinkles. She pure Chow (couldn't mistake her attitude with any other breed ;)), though I I have noticed a lot of variation within the breed- as this thread demonstrates. Does anyone here show? I'm guessing more show lines h...
by Calift
Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:21 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Taishi and Yumi first pictures of spring
Replies: 13
Views: 6199

Re: Taishi and Yumi first pictures of spring

They are so gorgeous!! I love the smiling picture, it's hard to catch the expression of a black dog...but you do it so nicely! :wink:
by Calift
Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:30 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: New Chow Puppy
Replies: 24
Views: 13148

Re: New Chow Puppy

Ohhh my goodness.....I just melt when I see fluffy Chow puppies!! They do this to me more than any other breed 8) .....what a sweetie Bella is! She's got a gorgeous coat on her too, do you have any show plans for her?
by Calift
Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:28 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Pics of Little Bear
Replies: 4
Views: 2814

Re: Pics of Little Bear

Aww Little Bear!!

I love that picture of him with the Golden. He was so tiny!! :wink: ....nothing more precious than a Chow pup!
by Calift
Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:25 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: The Kodi Monster at 6 Mo.
Replies: 4
Views: 2099

Re: The Kodi Monster at 6 Mo.

Kodi is gorgeous!! I've never seen a Chow with such a dark face....it's really stunning!

ps. I'm very jealous of your south Florida weather!! (from rainy/windy Canada :evil: )
by Calift
Sat Jan 16, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Teddy !
Replies: 22
Views: 7749

Re: Teddy !

Can I please just give Teddy a hug??!!

He's adorable!!! His coat is simply gorgeous.....what a beautiful, happy looking Chow! :D :D
by Calift
Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: New Momo's Pictures ^^
Replies: 13
Views: 5238

Re: New Momo's Pictures ^^

I just want to give Momo a hug! He's so beautiful and fluffy....do you have show plans for him?
by Calift
Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:11 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: sleepy chows
Replies: 13
Views: 4127

Re: sleepy chows

Beautiful Chows!!! I just melted when I saw the one of "waking up the sleeping bear" :D :D . Reminds me so much of my girl, though she *hates* being on the couch... /:)
by Calift
Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Does anyone know what allergy testing/shots cost?
Replies: 1
Views: 1453

Re: Does anyone know what allergy testing/shots cost?

I would be very interested in hearing this answer too...though I'm sure it varies per location.
by Calift
Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:39 pm
Forum: Grooming
Topic: Best shampoo for Chows?
Replies: 5
Views: 13685

Best shampoo for Chows?

I recently gave my chow a bath at the petstore (they offer a full tub/table....and let you do it yourself)....it worked out well and Niki was way less stressed than she usually is at the groomers. Best of all, she is finally clean! The pet stores provides an average shampoo/conditioner....but I was ...
by Calift
Tue Dec 08, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: New morning cough??
Replies: 5
Views: 2501

Re: New morning cough??

It's been a weird past couple of days!! Niki had another little health scare that is likely not related to the coughing. Just two nights ago, her entire mouth swelled up!! We noticed it when we were giving her a piece of chicken and she couldn't chew it! The vet said to give her 25 mg of Benadyl at ...
by Calift
Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:09 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: New morning cough??
Replies: 5
Views: 2501

New morning cough??

My ten year old Chow sounds like she's developed a strange, early morning cough I noticed on mainly on Friday. It sort of sounds like a combination of coughing/choking (like dry heaves), but her behavior hasn't changed at all (still in a good mood). She threw up on Friday after eating a ton of grass...
by Calift
Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: My 7 month old Maggie May
Replies: 16
Views: 6027

Re: My 7 month old Maggie May

Awww what a face!!! She's gorgeous....I love blacks and blues! Do you show her? :)

(btw, I'm so jealous you can wear flipflops this time of the year :wink: )
by Calift
Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Catch me if you can
Replies: 11
Views: 3596

Re: Catch me if you can

Aww those pictures are adorable...I can just see how happy she is!! :D

Is she full grown too?