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by qbear
Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Playing too rough / hurting little dogs
Replies: 2
Views: 2229

Playing too rough / hurting little dogs

Hi all! Haven't posted here in a while because I guess everything has been going well, up until now... I could really use your advice on something Hammie seems to do that makes me REALLLY nervous. We take him to the dog park everyday and he's totally fine with the other dogs, but a few weeks ago a p...
by qbear
Sat Apr 20, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Is he a small chow?
Replies: 8
Views: 5374

Is he a small chow?

We took Hampton to the pet store today and the workers there told us he looked small and "grown into his paws" meaning he wouldn't grow very much. He's 26lbs now and 3.5 months, I didn't think that was small? I told them his dad is big and that he's still just a pup, and they kept saying h...
by qbear
Fri Apr 05, 2013 3:12 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Is my chows eating normal?
Replies: 5
Views: 3698

Re: Is my chows eating normal?

I think that dogs that know they have access to food all day will eat less at a time. Hampton was like this just three weeks ago but we started picking his food up after half an hour and he learned he had to finish eating! This also helps us a lot with potty training :)
by qbear
Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Is my chows eating normal?
Replies: 5
Views: 3698

Re: Is my chows eating normal?

I don't think normal has anything to do with it, it just depends on the schedule you are feeding her. You should feed her the same times every day, two or three times a day depending on how old she is. If you want her to eat early you cannot feed her late in the day. For example, we feed Hampton twi...
by qbear
Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Help :( Puppy problems
Replies: 3
Views: 2517

Help :( Puppy problems

Hampton is 3 months old and there are some things I really need advice on. First, he does not get along with my bf's mom's dog. She's a tiny maltese and a part of the problem is that she isn't socialized with other dogs and she starts shivering when she sees him. The other part of the problem (the p...
by qbear
Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Questions!
Replies: 6
Views: 3847

Re: Questions!

Hi, he looks like a border collie to me! http://lovingarchie.wordpress.com/

Interestingly, someone in my family also just found two pups who are border collies! I'm assuming you've taken them to the vet and everything? They'd be best at giving you advice :)
by qbear
Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Dakotas first birthday!
Replies: 5
Views: 3211

Re: Dakotas first birthday!

Ok, thought about it more, and this is what I would do :)

Make a doggie liver cake (http://www.bdws.co.uk/2011/09/11/homema ... s-greates/) BUT in a round shape, add cream cheese frosting and bacon or chicken "shavings". Use doggie sticks as candles.
by qbear
Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Dakotas first birthday!
Replies: 5
Views: 3211

Re: Dakotas first birthday!

Hi! My Hampton is only 11wks, so no birthday cake yet, but he loooves cream cheese (and our puppy trainer recommended it). I think that'd be a great "frosting" :) By the way, Dakota is BEAUTIFUL!!! Post more pictures please!
by qbear
Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:36 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Other dogs don't like my dog...
Replies: 10
Views: 7409

Re: Other dogs don't like my dog...

Thank you all so much for your encouragement and insight!! Yesterday in puppy class Hampton played with all of the other dogs– big and small! He especially took a liking to a pretty little pitbull... they spent a lot of the class playing and nipping each other gently :)
by qbear
Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Other dogs don't like my dog...
Replies: 10
Views: 7409

Re: Other dogs don't like my dog...

Thank you wokman, that is great advice!
by qbear
Sat Mar 16, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Other dogs don't like my dog...
Replies: 10
Views: 7409

Other dogs don't like my dog...

Hi all, this weekend we took Hampton to visit different dogs in the family and so far no one wants to be his friend. First, he met a 3 year old Maltese. She's way tinier than he is and so when she barked at him and bolted, we weren't exactly surprised. Next he met a 3 year old Yorkie, who is known t...
by qbear
Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Please don't ask what type of dog he is...
Replies: 16
Views: 7106

Re: Please don't ask what type of dog he is...

Welp, guess no one can relate to me :( Allow me to explain... I'm not saying I'm not a proud chow owner. I'm also not saying that I don't want people to get chows because of their stereotypes. In fact, Hampton has triumphed some mentioned stereotypes about chows-- he LOVES LOVES fetch and sits, give...
by qbear
Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Please don't ask what type of dog he is...
Replies: 16
Views: 7106

Please don't ask what type of dog he is...

Whenever someone squeals and asks what type of dog Hampton is, I cringe. It really worries me to think that all these people see is a cute and cuddly face. Friends and friends of friends all say things like "I WANT ONE, WHERE CAN I BUY ONEEE?!" Granted, I myself learned about chows after s...
by qbear
Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Is it true about Blue Buffalo???
Replies: 8
Views: 4569

Re: Is it true about Blue Buffalo???

Aw man, but when I do a quick google search, users choose Blue Buffalo over Nutro. Now I'm confused. :(
by qbear
Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Is it true about Blue Buffalo???
Replies: 8
Views: 4569

Re: Is it true about Blue Buffalo???

Hi, I can't say I've done my research on the brands, but every vet/ puppy trainer I've met has recommended Nutro. Hope this helps.
by qbear
Sun Mar 10, 2013 4:09 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Sasha just over a year :)
Replies: 6
Views: 4483

Re: Sasha just over a year :)

Awww such a pretty, happy girl :)
by qbear
Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Proud of my little Hampton
Replies: 6
Views: 3295

Proud of my little Hampton

Just wanted to share a little about my baby Hampton. He turned 8 wks today (we got him on Saturday) and he consistently potties when we take him outside and on newspaper inside if we aren't home. No ruined carpets, woohoo! He also sits and gives paw on command! Right now we're trying to show him tha...
by qbear
Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Breaking my heart :(
Replies: 13
Views: 4731

Re: Breaking my heart :(

Thank you all for your help!! I agree that we should get him used to the crate for purposes other than house breaking-- We've decided we want him to see the crate as a positive comfy place, but we don't want to lock him in. During the day, we get him in and reward him and pet him til he's comfy and ...
by qbear
Mon Feb 25, 2013 6:53 am
Forum: Avatar Submissions
Topic: Avatar Request
Replies: 1
Views: 4458

Avatar Request

Thank you very much! https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FLiOr8jbPY8/USt6JzXzDHI/AAAAAAAABes/KsTpVQR3kYE/s150/1.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1MsMkIvC2q8/USt6MJ5a4qI/AAAAAAAABe0/i7maYFoTbBc/s150/2.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V3sMLvUZ0r4/USt6o2UVQeI/AAAAAAAABe8/bReXJXwVaWY/s150/3.p...
by qbear
Mon Feb 25, 2013 6:41 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: The Chow Chow Owners Picture Gallery!
Replies: 596
Views: 567755

Re: The Chow Chow Owners Picture Gallery!

We're still coming up with a name for our little cutie, but here he is! https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-71S8AW5cZSw/UStzV6loVWI/AAAAAAAABeM/k_ts-fQ9LEE/s501/179269_4538952120079_15124054_n.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GuWh9o4deAo/USt0FhpeZHI/AAAAAAAABeU/wnvrRSxkWac/s501/602238_453447856...
by qbear
Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Breaking my heart :(
Replies: 13
Views: 4731

Breaking my heart :(

We just got our 8wk old puppy last night and he's doing SO well! He hasn't had any accidents yet, he potties on the newspaper we lay out for him and pottied outside when we took him out. So is there any reason to crate train him? We thought we should still crate train him so that when we're both out...
by qbear
Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Is this cutie a full chow?
Replies: 3
Views: 1971

Re: Is this cutie a full chow?

Thank you so much for your input! I've noticed puppies are priced cheaper as they get older so maybe that's why he is $400? In any case, we've decided not to get him. And we are not exactly in a rush, but it'd be ideal to get one in 2wks. If you happen to see any available rough red/cream males let ...
by qbear
Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Is this cutie a full chow?
Replies: 3
Views: 1971

Is this cutie a full chow?

Hi! We are officially searching for a chow puppy!!! We found this guy and my bf loves him, but I don't think he looks fully chow... what do y'all think? His ears make me think otherwise. Also, is he rough or smooth coat? Your help is much appreciated : )
by qbear
Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Cross country road trip with chow puppy
Replies: 7
Views: 4170

Re: Cross country road trip with chow puppy

Thank you, your feedback is much appreciated : )