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by ski
Wed Mar 04, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: Memorials and Prayers
Topic: R.I.P. Colonel
Replies: 6
Views: 7707

Re: R.I.P. Colonel

He was so lucky to have you. I am so sorry!
by ski
Mon Mar 02, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: New Chow Chow Owners
Topic: New chow owner. Any advice is appreciated
Replies: 1
Views: 2199

Re: New chow owner. Any advice is appreciated

Sounds like you guys are doing a great job. Bear is quite a handsome chow! Our first chow, Loki, came to us quite unexpectedly as he was homeless and found by our son. I knew absolutely NOTHING about chows. It was all trial and error and lots of love and patience. That was ten years ago and we have ...
by ski
Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Brutus Earned His AKC Championship
Replies: 17
Views: 10207

Re: Brutus Earned His AKC Championship

Lovely !!! Job well done!
by ski
Fri Feb 06, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Fostering an Intact Male - Help!
Replies: 15
Views: 7686

Re: Fostering an Intact Male - Help!

He is beautiful! Bless you for caring for him!
by ski
Sun Jan 25, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: my chow is turning 18 years old this week
Replies: 7
Views: 4949

Re: my chow is turning 18 years old this week

That's wonderful! What a blessing. Happy birthday
by ski
Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Buddy2, shelter chow, still afraid
Replies: 8
Views: 4647

Re: Buddy2, shelter chow, still afraid

I am so sorry you are having such a difficult time. Bless you for rescuing him but I know all to well the baggage that comes with rescues but the payback is great! One of our rescues had a fear of doorways while another had a fear of anything with a handle. Is there a friend or neighbor who has a do...
by ski
Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:50 am
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: Introducing Bijou
Replies: 1
Views: 1558

Re: Introducing Bijou

She is gorgeous!!!! Congratulations and welcome!
by ski
Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:13 pm
Forum: New Chow Chow Owners
Topic: Introducing Bella - will she grow any taller
Replies: 8
Views: 6630

Re: Introducing Bella - will she grow any taller

Perfect, indeed!!! Bella is gorgeous! Good luck
by ski
Sun Jan 04, 2015 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: My dog is being aggressive.
Replies: 10
Views: 8875

Re: My dog is being aggressive.

Wow...this trainer doesn't know a thing about chows!!!!
by ski
Sat Jan 03, 2015 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow Life changes
Replies: 81
Views: 242745

Re: Chow Life changes

Good for her!!! Our Loki, who is 11, has severe arthritis but still manages his daily walk. Our other chow, Frisco, is a bit younger and much more energetic but always makes sure he doesn't stray too far from Loki. It is so hard to see them struggle.
by ski
Fri Jan 02, 2015 6:51 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Do I get a second Chow?
Replies: 14
Views: 14338

Re: Do I get a second Chow?

We rescued our first chow, Loki, ten years ago. A year later we rescued another chow, Frisco. We were asked to take Frisco by our vet as he had been surrendered by his owners and was to be euthanized. I was reluctant to have two male chows. They met on neutral ground and I agreed to a weekend trial....
by ski
Fri Dec 26, 2014 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Need advice
Replies: 3
Views: 2728

Re: Need advice

Thanks so much for the reply. We are into our second laser treatment and I am giving it a chance. I hate to see him struggle and I don't know how patient I can be before we come up with a more aggressive solution. I know my vet is very conservative and I appreciate that but I want Loki to have a goo...
by ski
Sun Dec 21, 2014 4:53 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: introducing simba
Replies: 2
Views: 2199

Re: introducing simba

He is gorgeous!!! He reminds me of our chow, Loki, when he was younger. We lived in Richmond for a few years. I saw lots of dogs during that time but never any chows in the U.K.
by ski
Fri Dec 19, 2014 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Need advice
Replies: 3
Views: 2728

Need advice

Has anyone had laser therapy for their chow? Our vet has recommended this treatment for Loki for his back leg. A short history...when Loki was rescued he was unable to walk on his back leg. His first trip to the vet revealed that he had pins in his back leg. He was only about a year old when we resc...
by ski
Sat Dec 13, 2014 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 2 boys together?
Replies: 8
Views: 6331

Re: 2 boys together?

I am certainly no expert, but I can relate my limited experience. I have two male chows for ten years and they are great buddies. They have never had an issue between them. I "adopted" Loki when he was two and a year later Frisco came into our lives. Both are rescues. I never thought it wo...
by ski
Mon Dec 08, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Meet Riley from Central America
Replies: 28
Views: 27345

Re: Meet Riley from Central America

Riley is gorgeous. Congratulations!! Keep photos coming
by ski
Tue Dec 02, 2014 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Meet Rambo
Replies: 7
Views: 4550

Re: Meet Rambo

What a love!!! And so handsome!!!!!
by ski
Wed Nov 19, 2014 5:50 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: It's about time!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 3782

Re: It's about time!!!

Tried to post link but it wouldn't produce photo. Google Philly Inquirer Weekend Section and it will come up...a giant full page chow chow
by ski
Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Panting
Replies: 2
Views: 2011

Re: Panting

Thanks! That is a good idea. The other day he was panting so bad I rushed him to vet. We were concerned it was bloat but fortunately it wasn't. Vet gave him Pepcid and additional pain meds and he was better but still panting from time to time. I will start keeping a record
by ski
Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:54 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: It's about time!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 3782

It's about time!!!

We all know that chows get little respect. Imagine my surprise when I opened the newspaper on Friday and there on the cover of the weekend magazine was a full picture of a gorgeous chow!! This was in conjunction with the upcoming Philadelphia Dog Show. It's about time they acknowledged our chows!!!!!
by ski
Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:52 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow chow and relations with other dogs
Replies: 10
Views: 13549

Re: Chow chow and relations with other dogs

I can only speak to my experience. We have two male chows, both are rescues. We had Loki over a year before Frisco came into our lives. I never thought they would get along. I was very surprised at their first meeting that Loki was indifferent to Frisco. In the beginning I only agreed to take Frisco...
by ski
Thu Nov 13, 2014 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Panting
Replies: 2
Views: 2011

Panting

Loki is 11 years old. About six months ago he started excessive panting. I took him to the vet and they diagnosed a urinary infection. When I took him back for a recheck, his urine was clear but he was still panting. Our vet did blood tests and X-rays and said he had severe arthritis but before putt...
by ski
Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: my chow is turning 18 years old this week
Replies: 7
Views: 4949

Re: my chow is turning 18 years old this week

Congratulations! That's amazing!!
by ski
Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: Newbie here :)
Replies: 2
Views: 1809

Re: Newbie here :)

Welcome!!!!
by ski
Sat Oct 25, 2014 4:49 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: New Here, Hi there!
Replies: 2
Views: 1813

Re: New Here, Hi there!

Welcome!! Your puppy is adorable. We never wanted a chow but then one day our son found a lame chow in a parking lot who was clearly in distress. We all fell in love. Loki came to live with us when it was clear he was abandoned. It wasn't long before our vet asked us to foster a chow who was surrend...