Search found 285 matches

by Grab
Sat Jun 20, 2015 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Brutus Earned His AKC Championship
Replies: 17
Views: 9819

Re: Brutus Earned His AKC Championship

Congrats! It's always refreshing to see owner handled dogs do well :) In several years when we get our next Chow (I have a young Standard Poodle who is currently keeping me on my toes as we work towards obedience titles) I'm hoping to show him :)
by Grab
Sat Jun 20, 2015 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: They shaved my dog completely!! help!
Replies: 8
Views: 6201

Re: They shaved my dog completely!! help!

Unless he has some sort of thyroid issue (probably not likely so young) it will probably grow back. However, the wooly undercoat does tend to grow in first, followed by the outer coat. So he may look a bit strange for awhile. When my male was neutered, his forelegs were shaved for the catheter. He l...
by Grab
Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Dog dominant with toddler
Replies: 12
Views: 10196

Re: Dog dominant with toddler

The dominance theory of training/human-dog relationship is considered fairly outdated these days amongst those who train dogs. My Chows are not trained differently than, say, my Poodle. My female Chow was 6 months old when my child was born. They have a fabulous relationship. You essentially have tw...
by Grab
Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Ladies and Gentlemen meet Leo ( regarding pedegree)
Replies: 6
Views: 6396

Re: Ladies and Gentlemen meet Leo ( regarding pedegree)

I'd say he's all Chow. And as stated, he's considered a red :) For future note, there are no reputable stores that sell puppies, so he likely comes from untested (health-wise) relatives. Not likely to affect him right now, but something to keep an eye on as he grows. (hips, elbows and the like) He i...
by Grab
Sun Aug 04, 2013 7:47 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Goose in nature
Replies: 5
Views: 4107

Re: Goose in nature

Thanks! I think she's grown up quite lovely as well :) She's really filled out this past year :) And such a loving and fun dog.
by Grab
Sun Aug 04, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Brindle Chow Chow?
Replies: 20
Views: 29574

Re: Brindle Chow Chow?

Just to clarify, the AKC does not come up with the standards...the national breed club does. If you have issue with a standard, the Chow club would be the place to start, rather than vilifying a simple registration body. Becoming involved with the breed is the best way to have your voice heard. That...
by Grab
Sun Jul 28, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Vote mongering (aka, let's hear it for the Chows!)
Replies: 3
Views: 2564

Vote mongering (aka, let's hear it for the Chows!)

My Goose is in a photo contest where her photo is in the Non Sporting Group. There are various criterias it is judged on, but part of the points come from Likes. If you could spare a Like on the photo, it would be much appreciated. Votes are only taken until 3 tomorrow (CST) Thanks so much! https://...
by Grab
Sat Jul 27, 2013 11:19 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Goose in nature
Replies: 5
Views: 4107

Goose in nature

Image
Image
by Grab
Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: To neuter or not to neuter
Replies: 21
Views: 14566

Re: To neuter or not to neuter

You might see behavior changes in a young dog (under 6 or so months), although how much of that would have been normal behavioral changes given their age remains to be seen. But in a dog who is several years old, you're going to see little change, ime. If you're able to keep him confined/away from f...
by Grab
Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Women, unsympathetic towards neutering
Replies: 10
Views: 5948

Re: Women, unsympathetic towards neutering

Is this serious? I am sympathetic towards any of my pets having any surgery. That said, ovariohysterectomies (spaying) is a far more in depth surgery than castration. I did not experience any angst when my female had her ovaries and uterus removed.... As the person who does anesthesia during said su...
by Grab
Wed May 08, 2013 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Arizona Chows
Replies: 11
Views: 10019

Re: Arizona Chows

I am in Arizona and have two Chows. I went to Nevada for my two
by Grab
Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: The 2013 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Replies: 11
Views: 6832

Re: The 2013 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

I think he was invited for both GCh points as well as winning the specialty. I wasn't sure if they were attending because of the snow issue. He's on the west coast, and I know sometimes airlines won't ship animals when weather is unsavory.
by Grab
Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:33 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: From warmer months
Replies: 1
Views: 2389

From warmer months

Image
by Grab
Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Extreme shedding...Is this normal?!
Replies: 5
Views: 6216

Re: Extreme shedding...Is this normal?!

Both of my dogs blow coat in clumps. Right now my smooth female is very raggedy looking...we're going to have to sit down and take care of that :) I will say that my male's first shed after he got all of his adult coat in was horrible. He was so sparse that I had his thyroid tested (it was perfectly...
by Grab
Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: The 2013 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Replies: 11
Views: 6832

Re: The 2013 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

My dogs' breeder has a dog invited, not sure if they're attending though since they're quite a ways away. He has shown there before, though. :) I don't have cable, but will be watching the breed rings online.
by Grab
Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Can you really have...
Replies: 7
Views: 3335

Re: Can you really have...

We have a household of 3 male dogs and two females, everyone gets along great. We won't, however, have two larger breed females together, just to be safe. My female chow and my female toy poodle are both very docile dogs, temperament wise.Both are over two and mature, and have no issues. And my late...
by Grab
Thu Jul 19, 2012 3:26 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Chows and cats
Replies: 24
Views: 8054

Re: Chows and cats

We, too, have Persians along with our Chows. Wonderful cats :)
by Grab
Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Wookie is too nice, will he toughen up?
Replies: 16
Views: 5910

Re: Wookie is too nice, will he toughen up?

I see you are in the US. US law is against chow chows as the breed is included in a list of dogs that are considered (in your country) as high risk. We don't, as a country, have one list of dogs deemed 'dangerous'. Different counties in the various states may have their own ordinances about various...
by Grab
Tue May 29, 2012 6:51 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Has anybody made their chow Sit-Stay?
Replies: 19
Views: 8175

Re: Has anybody made their chow Sit-Stay?

It wouldn't be safe to do that here, so I've not trained it. However, it's just a matter of training an out of sight stay. If you look up training for competition obedience, you can probably find tips, as it's one of the exercises in the Open level. It is basically proofing a stay though as, in theo...
by Grab
Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: My Slush Puppy's Op
Replies: 20
Views: 6113

Re: My Slush Puppy's Op

You should not have to shave her for the dips, if they take a bit of extra time, the water will saturate through her fur. I've also never heard of Chows having issues with ivermectin injections. Having had her spayed may have helped prevent it becoming more serious..it seems demodex dogs can have fl...
by Grab
Sun Oct 09, 2011 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: what do you think of my chow chow? is it mixed breed ??
Replies: 7
Views: 2881

Re: what do you think of my chow chow? is it mixed breed ??

The ears are a little too high set and large, tail seems a bit too long, facial shape is a bit too pointy and that color doesn't exist in Chows. I'd say German Shepherd or another breed that contains the sable color along with Chow. A mix can certainly contain some of the more well known Chow traits.
by Grab
Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow-compatible breeds?
Replies: 13
Views: 13668

Re: Chow-compatible breeds?

We have the two Chows with a variety of breeds and personalities..they're fine. Oddly, Aesop took longest to get used to Goose.
by Grab
Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Roug Coat Daddy - Smooth Mama - will rough pups be as furry?
Replies: 2
Views: 1721

Re: Roug Coat Daddy - Smooth Mama - will rough pups be as fu

Having a smooth coat as a parent has no bearing on the coats of the rough coated offspring. Both of my dogs have both smooths and roughs as parents and both have had rough coated siblings go on to successfully show
by Grab
Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:20 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: 1 year!
Replies: 5
Views: 2445

Re: 1 year!

Her name is short for Mother Goose, but that's a mouthful, lol.
by Grab
Mon Jul 04, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: 1 year!
Replies: 5
Views: 2445

Re: 1 year!

She is cinnamon, our house, however, is an adobe stucco-ish thing that gives an orange hue to any pics taken on the back patio, lol