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by MartMan86
Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:44 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Barking/Pulling towards other dogs on walks
Replies: 3
Views: 2659

Barking/Pulling towards other dogs on walks

Hey guys. I've ran into a bit of a situation with Kage, my 1 year old male. When we decided to go on a walk and someone passes from behind or front, Kage likes to bark/cry/growl and pull towards them. I use a harness which makes the pulling a little worse I've heard... thinking about a neck collar o...
by MartMan86
Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:42 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: To neuter or not?
Replies: 11
Views: 5791

Re: To neuter or not?

I just had my 7 month old boy neutered 2 weeks ago. I was terrified, because when he was a baby he had a slight heart murmur.... but he grew out of it, but it was always in the back of my mind if it would effect him or not going into surgery, but the vet and my wife both assured me it was going to b...
by MartMan86
Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Kage @ 7 months
Replies: 4
Views: 2845

Kage @ 7 months

Hey guys. Kage just turned 7 months today! I can't believe it. It doesn't even seem like I've had him that long. Anyhow, here are a few newer pictures of him. He also has his neutering appt. next week :? ... wish him luck! A while ago... http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu284/Dillinger1986/374048_...
by MartMan86
Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:03 pm
Forum: Grooming
Topic: How often are your trims?
Replies: 4
Views: 6764

How often are your trims?

Hey gang, A few months back I had Nadia groomed and had them take off some hair from her neck down, well, it's back again in full force and she's shedding for her summer coat. I got most of the hair our but it's still very long and to me needs a good cut. I REALLY like what Kaysa did with her male s...
by MartMan86
Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Older dog licking the puppys gums
Replies: 3
Views: 1406

Older dog licking the puppys gums

Hey gang, quick question for ya. Lately I've been finding Kage's teeth around the house, which I expected, but what I didn't expect is our older chow, Nadia, to be trying to get in Kage's mouth. When she does she's licking his mouth, I suspect his gums? Kage doesn't seem to mind it but I've been tel...
by MartMan86
Thu May 24, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Update on Kage, 16 weeks.
Replies: 6
Views: 2777

Re: Update on Kage, 16 weeks.

Thanks. My wife and I traveled to a town called Nova, Ohio. It was literally in the middle of nowhere. It was about an 8-9 hour trip, 4 up, 5 back... we stopped to eat and let Kage potty.
by MartMan86
Thu May 24, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Older Chow protective of younger Chow
Replies: 3
Views: 1486

Older Chow protective of younger Chow

Hey gang, quick question for you. A while ago my wife and I got another Chow, the puppy is from the same blood-line as our current Chow, Nadia who is female and now 5 years old. At first they didn't get along but now their the best of buddies, brother and sister technically. Anyhow, I had an inciden...
by MartMan86
Thu May 24, 2012 10:36 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Our boy!!
Replies: 14
Views: 4665

Re: Our boy!!

Awesome! That's great he's in a new loving home where he's taken care of. Kudos to you for stepping up.
by MartMan86
Thu May 24, 2012 10:32 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Update on Kage, 16 weeks.
Replies: 6
Views: 2777

Update on Kage, 16 weeks.

Hey gang, here is a NEW pic of our puppy, Kage. He's now 16 weeks and TERRIBLY bad, but in a good way :) .

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by MartMan86
Fri May 18, 2012 6:21 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: What made you chose a Chow.
Replies: 28
Views: 9545

Re: What made you chose a Chow.

When I was 15 and my brother was 7 we bugged and begged our mom and dad for a dog, literally EVERY DAY. Well one day mom finally broke and told us to pick between a Shar-Pei and a Chow-Chow, why only these choices we never asked but we agreed on a Chow because they looked like lions/bears and we tho...
by MartMan86
Thu May 17, 2012 10:29 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 8 week old puppy, incessantly cries and barks when gated
Replies: 9
Views: 7321

Re: 8 week old puppy, incessantly cries and barks when gated

I had the same problem with my new pup about a month ago. At night I would gate him in the bathroom, since it's all stone tile, so if he had an accident it's easily cleanable. Which he never did. Anyhow, he barked a lot when I put him in there... I gave him a few toys to chew on and a sweat-shirt I ...
by MartMan86
Thu May 17, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Lexi has curly hair.. Does your chow have a unique trait?
Replies: 7
Views: 3491

Re: Lexi has curly hair.. Does your chow have a unique trait

Our new pup, Kage, has about 2-3 inches of black on the tip of his tail (he's cinnamon/blonde). As he's grown it hasn't went away so I'm hoping it stays... it gives him a unique look to match his lion-like mane he's growing into.
by MartMan86
Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Walking With Chows
Replies: 7
Views: 3077

Re: Walking With Chows

I walk Nadia daily ... usually around 6pm or 9pm. We go to a local park which seems abandoned anymore and I let her free walk with me. We both run two laps and walk two which equals out to 3 miles total. We've been doing it for over 3 years though so she's very use to it. Our new pup Kage gets walke...
by MartMan86
Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: Chew treats like raw-hide?
Replies: 2
Views: 2034

Chew treats like raw-hide?

Hey gang. quick question for anyone.... I've been getting a lot of chew treats for Kage since he's 11 weeks and loves to chew. I've gotten him 1 rolled up raw-hide (until i heard they cause bloat, etc.) and one baked pig ear from the pet store. I've heard bad things about both, then again there's al...
by MartMan86
Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:43 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Kage @ 11 weeks + Nadia.
Replies: 2
Views: 1637

Kage @ 11 weeks + Nadia.

This was taken a few days ago when Kage first hit 11 weeks. Our family has said he's grown significantly since we got him, but I can't really tell since I see him every day. I just noticed today his left ear is fully up while the right is a TAD behind, he looks a little goofy, lol. Have a good day g...
by MartMan86
Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Question... heart murmur
Replies: 12
Views: 9151

Re: Question... heart murmur

Here's a link to the original photos of him at 7 weeks Victory. I haven't uploaded any new ones.... YET.
by MartMan86
Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Question... heart murmur
Replies: 12
Views: 9151

Re: Question... heart murmur

Hey guys. Just wanted to give you all a little update. Last week was I took the pup, "Kage", to the vet for his 9 week check-up. I didn't mention anything to the vet at first about the heart murmur when they checked him, they said he sounded healthy. After they initially checked his heart ...
by MartMan86
Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: New Addition... "Kage"
Replies: 3
Views: 1536

New Addition... "Kage"

Hey gang. This is our new addition, Kage. He is currently 7 weeks old. We've had him for a week as of today. He is definitely a bruiser. He's going to give our 4yr old Chow, Nadia, a good run for her money when he gets bigger. We are crate- training him at night and when we go away with a HUGE succe...
by MartMan86
Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Question... heart murmur
Replies: 12
Views: 9151

Re: Question... heart murmur

Thanks for the replies guys. I decided to do absolutely nothing at work today but make phone calls to my vet, the woman who bred the pup, and her vet. Her vet had to listen 4-5 times because it was so slight, and because he is the "runt" of the litter as of now and not as developed as the ...
by MartMan86
Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Question... heart murmur
Replies: 12
Views: 9151

Question... heart murmur

I just got an e-mail from the breeder I'm getting my puppy from Saturday. I've dealt with her before and she is a wonderful honest woman... I got Nadia from her as well. Anyhow, the e-mail said she took the pup for his shots and all that good stuff and the vet THOUGHT she heard a slight murmur, but ...
by MartMan86
Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:43 pm
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: Nature's Recipe treats?
Replies: 1
Views: 2252

Nature's Recipe treats?

Hey gang. I've been at the pet store A LOT lately getting ready for our new addition... a male Chow named Kage who we get to go get this weekend. So far treat wise I bought Kage "Bill-Jac" Peanut-butter training treats and a small box of chicken liver from the same company since their smal...
by MartMan86
Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New Chow addition to our home!
Replies: 8
Views: 2680

New Chow addition to our home!

Hey guys. I had a question for anyone that has 2 or more Chows in their home. My wife and I currently have one black female who is now 4, Nadia. Come Feb. 16th we are getting another Chow from the same breeder and same mother and father as Nadia. The new addition will be a cinnamon MALE. Same exact ...
by MartMan86
Mon Dec 26, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: Food talk & suggestions
Replies: 3
Views: 2833

Food talk & suggestions

Hey gang. I've been noticing a little problem with Nadia as of lately, well... it's been ongoing but I overlooked it due to her dry-skin. We use a special shampoo with oatmeal and a few other things for itching and the dryness once a month. She also gets hot-spots once in a while but I usually just ...
by MartMan86
Wed Dec 07, 2011 4:19 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Nadias debut!
Replies: 9
Views: 4576

Re: Nadias debut!

Thank you all very much. All of you have very beautiful Chows as well from all the photos I've seen over the year or so being here.
by MartMan86
Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:15 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Nadias debut!
Replies: 9
Views: 4576

Nadias debut!

Hello all. I've been here for a while, but always lurking, reading, and looking at photos. I'd like to share with you all my bundle of joy from when she was a baby at the breeders home to our home today. Thanks! Breeder photo of Nadia http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h457/Marty_Queen/Nadia_breede...