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by Sukies_Daddy
Mon Dec 07, 2015 8:32 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Lets See Your Chow Chow's Selfie
Replies: 22
Views: 22036

Re: Lets See Your Chow Chow's Selfie

Sukie acting the ham with a tiara.
by Sukies_Daddy
Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Is snoring normal
Replies: 17
Views: 16673

Re: Is snoring normal

From my experience, yes that is normal.
Sukie can make some really loud snoring and snorting noises when sleeping or upon being awakened.
Fully stretched out on her side snoozing away seems to be the ideal orientation for the most fun noises.
by Sukies_Daddy
Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:50 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Favorite Puppy Pics
Replies: 5
Views: 8100

Re: Favorite Puppy Pics

Sukie and her burger toy.
by Sukies_Daddy
Fri Jun 05, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: The Chow Chow Owners Picture Gallery!
Replies: 596
Views: 564099

Re: The Chow Chow Owners Picture Gallery!

Perhaps I am spoiling Sukie too much...
by Sukies_Daddy
Tue May 19, 2015 6:06 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: I need post patella surgery advice
Replies: 3
Views: 3501

Re: I need post patella surgery advice

RuthB, Sukie tore her cruciate ligaments in both knees. I elected for the surgery where they add strengthening reinforcement to replace the ligament rather than the TPLO surgery. I was lucky to find an expert vet who had performed the surgery on both humans and dogs. Sukie was able to regain use of ...
by Sukies_Daddy
Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: World's friendliest chow?
Replies: 12
Views: 8930

Re: World's friendliest chow?

Hi Ruth, My Sukie was more friendly when she was younger. On walks she would want to stop and be petted by friends in the neighborhood and interact with other dogs. It made for some long walks as she was very popular. As she has aged she has become a little more territorial and cautious with people....
by Sukies_Daddy
Tue Apr 07, 2015 6:37 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: TPLO surgery for torn knee CCL with severe dysplasia ????
Replies: 8
Views: 5835

Re: TPLO surgery for torn knee CCL with severe dysplasia ???

Went through the same with my Sukie. One day after a walk she came up lame... tore the Cruciate Ligament. She also tore the other knee in compensation, so it was 2 surgeries of about $1500 each. After surgery I kept her in a playpen on the deck for outside time and limited her movements for a few we...
by Sukies_Daddy
Tue Feb 03, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Collar Issue
Replies: 15
Views: 11013

Re: Collar Issue

Thanks everyone for this thread. I was using a heavy nylon collar with a metal buckle for my girl Sukie but was concerned as she was having some matting issues with it. I purchased a "Coastal Pet Products DCP120620BLK Leather Circle T Oak Tanned Round Dog Collar" from Amazon - she seemed t...
by Sukies_Daddy
Wed Jan 28, 2015 9:44 am
Forum: Grooming
Topic: How often do they shower?
Replies: 9
Views: 11842

Re: How often do they shower?

My Sukie is not a big fan of the bath so she gets a full bath and shampoo about every three months or so. In the interim if she is out in the rain or snow then she gets a proper towel dry. A "sanitary trim" of the backside areas is not a bad idea. My vet only charges $10 for such a service...
by Sukies_Daddy
Tue Oct 21, 2014 7:07 am
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Blow dryer
Replies: 9
Views: 10450

Re: Blow dryer

Hi there,

From my experience:
Sukie was more scared of the noise than the dryer itself.
So I was able to dry her using a low-noise wet-dry vacuum output for a while.

For her bath time now she gets a thorough towel dry and brush. Less fussing and fighting that way.

Good Luck.
Sukie's Daddy
by Sukies_Daddy
Fri Oct 10, 2014 10:57 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: The Chow Chow Owners Picture Gallery!
Replies: 596
Views: 564099

Re: The Chow Chow Owners Picture Gallery!

A funny picture of Sukie sitting on the couch like a human.
by Sukies_Daddy
Fri Oct 10, 2014 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Teeth Care
Replies: 8
Views: 6089

Re: Teeth Care

Folks,

I have had luck with treats called "ARK NATURALS Breath-Less Brushless Toothpaste".
My girl Sukie likes them a lot.
They freshen her breath and help out in between actual brushings.
They can be found online at places such as Amazon.

Regards,
Sukies_Daddy
by Sukies_Daddy
Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Restricted breeds list...
Replies: 6
Views: 3602

Re: Restricted breeds list...

Rukster,

You may want to see if their concern is rooted in insurance issues - most complexes are required to have some form of insurance.
I have learned for myself that many of the major insurance offerers will not insure living spaces where Chows are present.

Sukie's Daddy