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by DrewBear
Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Puppy Crying!
Replies: 9
Views: 5402

Re: Puppy Crying!

I understand that you're trying to train him not to have separation anxiety. If he doesn't cry when you leave, it seems to me like that's not really an issue. Likewise, though I understand not responding to whining when you need to do chores or other necessary tasks, I think a quick rub and promise ...
by DrewBear
Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:01 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: Naughty chow
Replies: 4
Views: 2476

Re: Naughty chow

Make sure he gets enough exercise. At 9 weeks it shouldn't take too much to get him tired. I put a small empty water bottle stuffed into a cotton sock and tied that on a line on the end of a stick (like a fishing pole). My pup would chase that around for quite some time. Browse the training section ...
by DrewBear
Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:23 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Smoothy with No Name
Replies: 38
Views: 20805

Re: Smoothy with No Name

8 months old today. I've been watching for signs of teen rebellion, but haven't seen any yet. The occasional dog at the park will bark or growl at him and he doesn't take it personally. A little terrier kept trying to hump him today and he just ignored him. A few weeks ago Thor did snarl at Border c...
by DrewBear
Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:13 pm
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: A question about RAW with DRY
Replies: 2
Views: 6211

Re: A question about RAW with DRY

Pure opinion. Burping is probably because he eats the tasty food faster than usual. People often belch after a meal. Is there a scientific reason why it's not good for dogs to belch after a meal? This is not the same thing as bloat, right? Just a little gas. Same question about different foods takin...
by DrewBear
Sun Jun 01, 2014 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Django pictures!
Replies: 4
Views: 2891

Re: Django pictures!

Congrats! He's a cutie and sounds like he's got a good temperament. Try to find a puppy play group for him before he gets all his vaccinations. It's good to get him socialized with other pups at a very young age. If I had to choose between a training class and socialization group play, I'd choose th...
by DrewBear
Thu May 22, 2014 10:26 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Kodi turned 3
Replies: 4
Views: 3562

Re: Kodi turned 3

Happy Birthday, Kodi!
by DrewBear
Thu May 22, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: Hi there! This is BonBon
Replies: 4
Views: 3106

Re: Hi there! This is BonBon

Welcome aboard! BonBon is a fine looking fella. Stubborn? Nah! Chows aren't stubborn. :mrgreen:
by DrewBear
Tue May 20, 2014 9:54 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Smoothy with No Name
Replies: 38
Views: 20805

Re: Smoothy with No Name

Thanks, Glue. I thought for sure he'd need a bath when we got home. But a walk through damp grass seemed to rinse the salt out and most of the sand dropped out on its own. I brushed him that evening and his fur felt clean, so I just left it alone. Next morning's walk in dewy grass gave him another q...
by DrewBear
Mon May 19, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: Smoothy with No Name
Replies: 38
Views: 20805

Re: Smoothy with No Name

52 lbs. at 7 months. The photo is about a month old; his first trip to the beach.

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by DrewBear
Thu May 15, 2014 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Considering a Chow- asking for advice :-)
Replies: 7
Views: 4295

Re: Considering a Chow- asking for advice :-)

I didn't keep notes, but I vaguely recall some breeders introduced puppies at a very young age to cats. I imagine temperament and personality have a lot to do with how a Chow pup will react to cats. I'm not saying they can't be trained; just that there will be a range of natural reactions. My first ...
by DrewBear
Tue May 13, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: New Chow Chow Owners
Topic: My 9 month old little darling.
Replies: 4
Views: 2878

Re: My 9 month old little darling.

I worry about her appetite too. I've tried Iams and other good quality puppy foods and she doesn't like them either. She's only 'grazing' and consumes only about a cup a day. She's never been a good eater but she weighs over 40# now. I just don't think a cup a day is enough. Maybe that ear is causi...
by DrewBear
Mon May 12, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: Is my dog really a chow?
Replies: 2
Views: 1672

Re: Is my dog really a chow?

Some Chows are more athletic than others, so jumping ability and speed are within range for a 6 month old Chow. Ignoring your calls and treats are very Chow-like. :) She probably caught whiff of a squirrel, rabbit or something imaginary and decided to give chase. That's why very few of us let our Ch...
by DrewBear
Sat May 10, 2014 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How much walking is too much walking?
Replies: 5
Views: 5592

Re: How much walking is too much walking?

There are a number of variables to consider. Sirchow mentioned longer legs; generally each Chow will have individual characteristics that will affect their physical stamina. My 7 month old smoothy is ~55 lbs. and can handle a 1.5 mile, 45 min. walk (sometimes brisk, but with lots of sniffing & p...
by DrewBear
Sun Apr 20, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: New Chow Chow Owners
Topic: My chow chow is not eating well
Replies: 4
Views: 3873

Re: My chow chow is not eating well

Welcome to the forum. Your pup is a cutie and looks normal. Weight varies greatly in Chows (40-100+ lbs. adult weight), so try not to worry too much. I know that's not always easy. I also know that there's probably a wide range of opinions among vets on various topics, but here are my thoughts/opini...
by DrewBear
Tue Apr 08, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: Greetings everyone!
Replies: 12
Views: 7094

Re: Greetings everyone!

...she's only played with two dogs, both owned by our friends. Other than that, we try to take her outside to places like Petsmart (only holding her in our arms though, we're scared to let her walk around where many other dogs we don't know have been)... Try to find a puppy play group near you. Her...
by DrewBear
Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: Training
Topic: potty training and work :/
Replies: 8
Views: 4466

Re: potty training and work :/

Ps: the vet did not allow her to go outside before she gets all her vaccines! Certainly, you want to avoid an area filled with animal waste. Yes, you want to avoid contact with wild animals, or other dogs that may not be properly vaccinated...As long as your pup has had the initial shots, they shou...
by DrewBear
Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:25 am
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: Greetings everyone!
Replies: 12
Views: 7094

Re: Greetings everyone!

Congrats and welcome to the forum. Coda's a cutie! Take loads of photos and video. They grow up so fast! My pup's almost 6 months old: http://forum.chowchow.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=21000
by DrewBear
Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:20 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Pete is a little meanie! Help please!
Replies: 3
Views: 3211

Re: Pete is a little meanie! Help please!

I need to wait a little to get him a class and even then I don't want them using any physical force. You may want to search for puppy play groups in your area. These aren't really training classes, just supervised play with mostly other puppies. It's usually indoors where the play area can be prope...
by DrewBear
Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:00 am
Forum: New Chow Chow Owners
Topic: Too fat?
Replies: 5
Views: 4696

Re: Too fat?

There's a pretty wide range of weight for Chows, so it's tough to say whether her current weight is "normal". As someone in your other thread mentioned, Coda probably missed out on a week or two of time with her momma if you got her at 6 weeks of age. My pup was 11.5 lbs. when I got him at...
by DrewBear
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Breeder: Rhenegade Chows
Replies: 287
Views: 102466

Breeder: Rhenegade Chows

So breeders have to do the best they can with what they have. No chow needs to be Merle! What benefit does the Merle gene bring to the breed? We know it brings risks. Whether those risks are minor (in your opinion) or dire (in my opinion), they are still risks. So why introduce the gene if it contr...
by DrewBear
Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:22 am
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: Everyone meet Pete!
Replies: 15
Views: 7088

Re: Everyone meet Pete!

If he is 13lbs at 7 weeks how big will he be? There are many "dog weight calculator" sites. I've used this one: http://www.puppychart.com My pup was ~12 lbs. at 8 weeks and that site predicts his adult weight will be in the 50-60 lbs. range. I've noticed that my pup's weight gain rate is ...
by DrewBear
Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:10 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Itchy Skin--Dermodex Mites?
Replies: 10
Views: 8114

Re: Itchy Skin--Dermodex Mites?

Glad to hear it wasn't mites/mange. Warm temps & higher humidity are just a couple of factors that could contribute to itchy skin. I also look for various plant debris: foxtail, burrs, needles, etc. Some can be very hard to find, especially once they've burrowed deep into the undercoat or someti...
by DrewBear
Sat Mar 29, 2014 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Breeder: Rhenegade Chows
Replies: 287
Views: 102466

Re: Breeder: Rhenegade Chows

It is not "safe" to do a Merle to solid breeding in chows. People always say it's ok as long as you breed a Merle to a solid. For example, You may think your doing a Merle to red breeding. But in chows the phenotype and genotype don't always match. The dog may look red (phenotype) but in ...
by DrewBear
Fri Mar 28, 2014 1:01 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: Everyone meet Pete!
Replies: 15
Views: 7088

Re: Everyone meet Pete!

As far as food, should I buy some pup food? And I feed my other dogs taste of the wild wetlands formula. Would this suffice saying it's all stages or would I need to buy him a good pup food. Congrats & safe driving to pick up Pete. My pup likes Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy kibble, but...
by DrewBear
Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Breeder: Rhenegade Chows
Replies: 287
Views: 102466

Breeder: Rhenegade Chows

I posted this on another thread (now locked): The topic of merles has resulted in long flame wars here in years past. I read all of those before I joined the forum and found them disturbing enough that I almost did not join. I certainly do not want to fan flames in this already hot discussion, but I...