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by wokman
Tue Sep 03, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Labor Day Baby!
Replies: 1
Views: 2288

Re: Labor Day Baby!

My only advice would be to avoid any misunderstanding
between your Chow and the new parents. Keep the two
Females separate until Puppy is able to be on its own.
Congratulations to the new Parents, both Animal and Human.
by wokman
Mon Sep 02, 2013 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Is this age related?
Replies: 4
Views: 3076

Re: Is this age related?

My Chows became withdrawn in their golden years.
They acknowledged me when food or the leash appeared.
Most of the time they slept or gazed out the window.
Maybe it is Chow dementia or they are just too tired after
all those years of play.
by wokman
Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: your chow's best toy??
Replies: 9
Views: 6625

Re: your chow's best toy??

My first and third Chow Girls played with toys, especially number three Mrs. Kamie. My two Male Chows number two, Mr. Boo and number five Mr. Leo were against any such activity, too juvenile. Number four Miss Zoey would grab Mrs. Kamie's toy and stand over it growling to stop the play. I have not ye...
by wokman
Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Emergency help please. First heat, and contact :(
Replies: 6
Views: 4996

Re: Emergency help please. First heat, and contact :(

We learn from our experiences, both good and bad.
I hope your Baby does not have to go through
A teenage pregnancy, yelping a litter of Chowbadors.
Do a lot of research so you can be a responsible Breeder.
Paws crossed, we hope "it" did not happen.
by wokman
Fri Aug 30, 2013 6:45 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: HELP PLEASE!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 6716

Re: HELP PLEASE!!!

Muzzles are not intended for long term use. You will probably find that one of them or both will be able to remove the muzzle with there paws. Separation is best using barriers if they are not Crate trained. You will just have to find Chow proof barriers, do some Goggling or Binging there are a lot ...
by wokman
Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Need some advice...again.
Replies: 8
Views: 3626

Re: Need some advice...again.

I think you have been fortunate that Gabe had gotten along with Wilson at all, since small dogs can be considered prey by some Chows. Rory's Dad has good advice; maybe you should not crate just Wilson. My eleven year old Female, Zoey has been asking for more attention from me, like holding her dish ...
by wokman
Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:38 am
Forum: Grooming
Topic: Dew Claws
Replies: 1
Views: 3377

Dew Claws

Abby my middle aged adopted Female Chow Chow had to have her ingrown dew claws clipped. My Veterinarian is a little fearful of her even though she was muzzled. After two attempts they were able to hold her and get the job done. They told me that this type of Claw growth may need clipping every four ...
by wokman
Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:18 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow Abuse
Replies: 18
Views: 8306

Re: Chow Abuse

Corrections: (Rescues are often overcrowded except for the most serious cases of neglect.)
(Learn from the experience and check all potential adopters, even if they are Family members.)
by wokman
Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow Abuse
Replies: 18
Views: 8306

Re: Chow Abuse

Good point Me and Tess, animal abuse could be the beginning of other future types of bad behavior. I would nix Animal Control it may be the last place the dog ever knows. Rescues are often overcrowded even for cases of all but the most serious cases of neglect. Do not blame yourself, your intentions...
by wokman
Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:37 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Been gone for a while...
Replies: 4
Views: 3028

Re: Been gone for a while...

Good to hear all the news about you and your fur friends. Maybe Nikki will help Dixie be accepted by your Dad.
I just do not know how you could hide Dixie all this time from your Dad; :-$ he must be busy all the time. :|
Good luck with the Job hunt. %%-
by wokman
Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Did you know?
Replies: 5
Views: 3820

Re: Did you know?

With three hundred and sixty-five pages to fill you would have too be creative......they must have stayed up all night, maybe forty long nights to come up with that one. 8-} :p Cute anyway. :P
by wokman
Sun Aug 11, 2013 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Becoming a chow chow snob
Replies: 7
Views: 3562

Re: Becoming a chow chow snob

Reading your Post put a smile on my face and had my two Chow girls doing the happy tail flutter.
by wokman
Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow Coat
Replies: 9
Views: 4768

Re: Chow Coat

Blue eyes for a Blue coat Chow, how 8) is that! His coat may turn a brownish/red (Rusty) with sun exposure; one of my Blue Chows did and the other did not..... :? .......if he does Rust do not treat it with shampoos they will not help, it is normal and natural. :)
by wokman
Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:51 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: New to here, Meet Salem
Replies: 2
Views: 1869

Re: New to here, Meet Salem

Hello too you two. Sorry you are having bad experiences in your area with your Pal. I have found that owners of other breeds classified as aggressive often criticize owners of breeds in the same temperament class. I think it is a personality flaw of those owners, maybe they are tired of their animal...
by wokman
Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Lilly's prey drive
Replies: 5
Views: 3101

Re: Lilly's prey drive

My first Female had the strongest Prey drive. I think she developed it from spending much of her time in her fenced in yard as entertainment for herself. She would stalk like a Cat moving forward one paw at a time and when close enough burst forward in a blur and dispatch the unsuspecting critter; t...
by wokman
Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow Coat
Replies: 9
Views: 4768

Re: Chow Coat

Like the name and his appearance, healthy and not afraid of water. His coat sounds normal for his age. My Chows shedding when in their adult stage depended on how much time they spent outside in the warm weather; more time out of the A.C. more shedding. I do not know the Furminator but prefer hand o...
by wokman
Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:25 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Chow chow and shar pei sisters :)
Replies: 5
Views: 4228

Re: Chow chow and shar pei sisters :)

Disliking the Lion cut is a plus here [:D] =D= \:D/ Glad too hear there are two Happy couples in your living arrangement. :roll: :wink: Maybe one day I will learn to Post pictures without the slide bars (training wheels) #-o
by wokman
Mon Aug 05, 2013 12:07 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Abby Update
Replies: 1
Views: 2097

Abby Update

Abby has been with me for 8 months now and has adapted well to life with my one remaining pack of three member Miss Zoey. She is learning to accept grooming, something she may not of had a lot of in her past. She had to have quite a few teeth removed during her first month here, so her food gets soa...
by wokman
Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: New from Tennessee
Replies: 2
Views: 1459

Re: New from Tennessee

Wow! You have your hands full .:shock: Was it the Siberian that went too the Vet? Unfortunately for us Chow owners, many of us find ourselves defending our misunderstood breed . :-x :-L Send some pictures of your Pack. 8)
by wokman
Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:31 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: New member for photo gallery!
Replies: 11
Views: 6482

Re: New member for photo gallery!

Yes! They do have a mind of their own; my two demonstrate that everyday. :laughloud:
Handsome and confident looking Boy. :D
by wokman
Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:10 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Chow chow and shar pei sisters :)
Replies: 5
Views: 4228

Re: Chow chow and shar pei sisters :)

They are two confident looking young Ladies. :D Hope there is no serious medical reason for Nala being shaved. :o
Pei must still be young since she has many wrinkles; that is what I read about Shar Pei's. :? Keep the skin and those ears clean for them both. %%- :biggergrin:
by wokman
Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:39 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Chow time
Replies: 1
Views: 1851

Chow time

My Chows gave me this watch to remind who comes first. Sorrreeey about the IPhone flip. 8-} :o)
by wokman
Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Our Chow Chow bit my dad, what do i do? Help please!
Replies: 17
Views: 14650

Re: Our Chow Chow bit my dad, what do i do? Help please!

First stop thinking it is too late and start taking the advice already given. You are developing a Temple Guard Dog and as you have seen he is confident in his limited surroundings and was wimpish when outnumbered. This could later turn him into a dangerous Dog that might strike out in fear at the n...
by wokman
Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:53 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Paw chewing. Help.
Replies: 7
Views: 6213

Re: Paw chewing. Help.

I would suspect allergies or lawn chemicals (fertilizers or weed killers). This time of year there are molds on the lawns; my Chows have been licking and nibbling their paws. My lawn has no treatments applied but in the past where I use to live treatments were used. Lawn chemicals can cause inter di...
by wokman
Wed Jul 17, 2013 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: To neuter or not to neuter
Replies: 21
Views: 14558

Re: To neuter or not to neuter

My second Male was neutered at age four and I saw no change in his behavior or personality. Rescued dogs are "fixed" at all ages to eliminate more homeless pets; as we all know by now.