re: watering hole for chow chows

jojasp5 · Post by **jojasp5** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:31 am

Hi to all,
I'm wondering if there's a watering hole out there that is more chow resistant.

I have several plastic ones currently but, my chows love to chew them apart. Are there any that are stainless steel or ceramic that can be purchased? I haven't been able to locate one. Can anyone give me a source? Thanx once again, your chow friend.

jojasp5

Dogdad · Post by **Dogdad** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:08 am

Stainless steel is the way to go. I went to a kitchen store and bought mixing bowls, they also have them at target and walmart. they are cheaper than dog bowls and hold more water.

dogdad

Layla · Post by **Layla** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:52 am

I know what you mean! I think jojasp5 means these Dogdad

http://www.dog.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=140121

They are great for messy drinkers (like my Alf

) or those who get soaked bibs all the time.

I'd be very interestred to hear if anyone does know of a tougher one. Although these are pretty cheap!

WildThings · Post by **WildThings** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:53 am

I use a large ceramic crock (like the kind that goes inside a crock pot). My mom got it for only a few dollars at a pottery outlet store years ago. It holds about a gallon of water and with 3 dogs and 4 cats, we need that much water. Ceramic/glass or stainless steel is the way to go...easier to clean, prevent bacterial growth.

cheriekynb · Post by **cheriekynb** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:47 pm

Sid's favorite is the ceramic bowl that USED to be a serving bowl.
He has an automatic waterer but he won't drink out of it.

bama · Post by **bama** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:34 pm

I'm with Dogdad....
I use stainless steel mixing bowls for water and a stainless steel skillet to feed Colonel.
I also use a glass mixing bowl for water to which I
add a few drops of organic apple cider vinegar.
Can't put the vinegar into stainless steel.

redangie24 · Post by **redangie24** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:55 pm

I use stainless steel bowls from petsmart. they have this rubber like stuff on the bottom to keep them from slipping and are pretty cheap. I put them in a high driking bowl holder..
If you are using plastic remember to run them through the dishwasher everyday on high heat to keep the bacteria away. I would go with metal though if you have chewers.

threedogjeep · Post by **threedogjeep** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:01 am

I used to use stainless, but reverted back to my old ceramic bowls when the "moving food syndrome" got to be a problem on new floors. Leela was running into 'Zilla and he was NOT happy...and Caity was suddenly half way under the cupboard. The ceramic ones seem to do well, but they don't solve your problem of keeping water off the floor or off the bib.

RHENEGADE CHOWS · Post by **RHENEGADE CHOWS** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:08 am

jojasp5 wrote:Hi to all,
I'm wondering if there's a watering hole out there that is more chow resistant. I have several plastic ones currently but, my chows love to chew them apart. Are there any that are stainless steel or ceramic that can be purchased? I haven't been able to locate one. Can anyone give me a source? Thanx once again, your chow friend.

jojasp5

Do you have a pottery shop nearby? If so take your waterhole in there have them do a mold of it and make a couple ceramic ones for you. Its a thought. Just don't go selling them, you know copyright/patent and all.
HTH

Layla · Post by **Layla** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:59 am

Carla, that is a GREAT idea! I'm going to try that

vicster605 · Post by **vicster605** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:39 am

I'll take one of those for Christmas if you figure it out Layla

Kyra is the messiest Chowgirl....wet bib and feet, mud in the water bowl etc

threedogjeep · Post by **threedogjeep** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:29 pm

What an IDEA. I can make them myself. I have done pottery for a number of years and have a wheel and a kiln....bet I could even sell them!!!

I can see it....can't you....the threedog-hole!

bama · Post by **bama** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:42 pm

3dj,

I think you have hit a hole in one with that idea!!!

vicster605 · Post by **vicster605** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:03 pm

I'll buy your first one 3dj

RHENEGADE CHOWS · Post by **RHENEGADE CHOWS** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:30 pm

threedogjeep wrote:What an IDEA. I can make them myself. I have done pottery for a number of years and have a wheel and a kiln....bet I could even sell them!!!

I can see it....can't you....the threedog-hole!

Ya.. you are welcome..

I should have patented the idea LOL...
No really... while you are making them, remember me.. the person who erm hinted at the idea... I have 8 thirsty dogs.. I expect fashion colors!

(kidding ... regular colors will do just fine)
Carla

Layla · Post by **Layla** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:42 am

3DJ - I'm over in Philly at the end of Nov. Please let me know how much & where to collect my pottery watering hole

Alf has the same idea as Kyra about water....

threedogjeep · Post by **threedogjeep** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:06 am

All kidding aside, I needed a new project to get me back into the art again. It's all been sitting there for a year! What a great way to spend the winter. I'm gonna start getting the room ready this weekend and see if I can find one of those bowls to model. Wonder if Petco has them?

TJordan · Post by **TJordan** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:14 am

I bought Butters a ceramic bowl at Petsmart about 6 months ago. It is cute, but way to small for water bowl, perfect for his food though.

Layla · Post by **Layla** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:36 am

threedogjeep wrote: Wonder if Petco has them?

Not at the petco here. I got mine from the link I posted (dog.com)

Who was kidding? I'm in link for a 3DJ masterpiece

chowchowdaddy · Post by **chowchowdaddy** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:08 am

When we got our first chow, Chia, we bought large Fiesta ware bowls at Bloomingdale's. (OK, yes, I know, but the color matched the kitchen floor tiles...) Now, somehow, we've ended up with at least 6 sets of large Fiesta bowls that we can pop right into the dishwasher and put clean ones down and we love the colors! Of course, they don't stop Tempest from drinking (or, I should more correctly say, slurping) the water, practically bathing her bib in it, then, to add insult to injury, she has even started putting her front foot in the bowl to keep Ming from drinking!

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