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Mulder my new Chipoo

sophiesmom — 8:25 AM

I've been here for about a month and just wandered into this area.

I adpoted my Chipoo from my local shelter after I lost my black lab, Scully. Mulder stole my heart from the moment I saw him. After having a big dog for 9 years I wasn't sure what to do with a small dog, but Mulder has shown me that I don't have to do anything but love him.

Mulder was just shy of 7 months old when I got him. His former owner provided all his shot info and breed info when they surrendered him. I have no idea why he was given up, but I'm glad that he came to live with me. The shelter told me that he was not leash trained and not socailized. They said that he was scared of cats and many other things. They would only adopt him out to someone who could work with him on these issues. I have yet to see any of these problems. He is great on a leash and he is very social with other dogs. He is not scared of my cats at all. He is very cautious about things, but not fearful. My only problem was finding breed info about the Chipoo when I started researching. That's how I found this site.

I am finding that Mulder is very smart and energetic. He loves to take walks and to play with everyone and everything. He wants to play with my 2 cats, but the one was recently diagnosed with diabetes and he wants nothing to do with Mulder. The other one will chase Mulder around the house and Mulder loves every minute of it.

After a very rough year with all my geratric animals, Mulder has brought a ray of sunshine into my life.

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 7/6/2009 at 8:25 AM by sophiesmom

Reply: Hi and welcome. I came here also to find out about my Chipoo when I got her. Sophie is the love of my life. She will be 6 months old on the 13th. Sophie does have a few issues but we are working hard on them. The newest one is her dislike/distrust of small children but I just keep introducing her to as many as possible hoping she will change her little stubborn mind. Nice to meet another Chipoo lover.

Dogs & Television

SmasheyGirl — 12:02 AM

I have heard for a long time that dogs cannot see TV. I have had doubts about this as well as it has often looked like my dogs were staring at the TV and actually watching it. I have heard arguments that this is because of the sound and moving colors on the screen.

Last night I was about to sit down and watch an episode of 'Underdog To Wonderdog' that I had previously Tivo-ed. I had it paused on a screen with a clear picture of a dog staring straight ahead while I was was in the kitchen. I heard Logan bark. I came around the corner and he was on the floor staring at the TV. Keep in mind the TV was paused so there was no movement nor sound to accompany this picture.

I picked him up and held him level with the television. He starred at the screen trembling slightly and growling lowly which he also does when he sees dogs out our front window. He was even sniffing at the direction of the dog on the screen as if trying to smell it like he would a real dog. After this I am convinced that they can see what is on the TV screen.

Any thoughts or experiences?

There are 5 replies, with the last one on 7/4/2009 at 12:02 AM by SmasheyGirl

Reply: I totally agree. I have a little 7 Month old black Labrador cross Mstiff and she's always barking at other dogs on the tv and sometimes even the ball when we are watching football...!

New Member enquiring about Great Danebull

SmasheyGirl — 11:56 PM

Hi

My name is Marea and i am from Sydney Australia.. I used to own a Great Danebull named Shazzy.. I recently had to have her put down as she was sick..

I am just wondering what would be the best way to breed Great Danebulls..

A Male Pitbull or a Male Great Dane?
A Female Pittbull or Female Great Dane?

Does it make a difference?

New Borador Here :)

dekloss — 3:49 PM

Hey, my 5 month old borador Keagan and I are new to designermixes and would like to say 'hey'. so Hey!

There are 2 replies, with the last one on 7/2/2009 at 3:49 PM by dekloss

Reply: I just recently got a new Borador also, they are such great dogs!!! I love my Roxie to death. Have fun with him.

Need flea help!!!!!

sycadoog — 6:08 PM

sorry for the typing but just had shoulder surgery and am one handed. My Sophie, 5 1/2 mo chipoo, is desperate. flea meds like frontline and such will not work on her. vet says her skin will not absorb it, says it's rare but does happen. i've tried sprays, baths-nothing works. i just ordered avon skin so soft cause i read it helps. we live in the deep woods and fleas have always been a problem but we just always use frontline. does anyone have any suggestions we are willing to try anything safe.

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 7/1/2009 at 6:08 PM by sycadoog

Reply: I have heard that cedar oil or teatree oil will work for her. Otherwise have you tried any of the combination heartworm and flea tablets you can get? Hope you find something that will work.

Frontline won't work.

Vampre — 10:37 AM

Hi all. I have an issue with my 4 1/2 month old Chipoo, Sophie. Vet says her skin won't absorb Frontline. Says she only sees it once in awhile. She went to the groomer on Friday ( which was very traumatic to her and now I have to decide what to do, but that's another story :), they gave her a flea bath and I told them to go ahead and try the Frontline on her , and Sunday I found a flea. She is itching and driving herself and us crazy. Anyone have any ideas? I've heard that the sprays and powders don't really work and can be harsh to their systems.

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 7/1/2009 at 10:37 AM by Vampre

Reply: Hi
I was also concerned with all the negative information about all the flea and tick products that have been making dogs very ill, so i did some research and found somthing called JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA. It is a redceder specie of cypress that is a natural insect repellent. It is found to be non-toxic and can be purchased as an oil, maybe this can help your baby. Let me know how it goes.
Good Luck

Dogville in Frankenmuth Mi

abbylane — 6:01 PM

I recently got a email from Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth Mi. they are having a dog oriented weekend in Frankenmuth. It will have dog friendly activities available and several different demonstrations for free. some activities do have a small cost with them but it is worth checking out. The contact is :info@frankenmuthriverplace.com

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 6/28/2009 at 6:01 PM by abbylane

Reply: I love this idea that holidays are now being more fun when you can take your pets along with you. The world is changing and now hotels and resorts are thinking of the pet and thier pets as well when travelling. Things are changing for travelling for everyone.

abbylane
www.heavenpturns.com

Cat and new dog

sycadoog — 9:17 AM

I was hoping someone could help me.. We just recently added Kota (labradane) to our family, because we didnt get him as a puppy (we think hes about 2) our cat is not liking the whole thing. All of our other dogs we got as puppies and she got to watch them all grow up and the transition was really smooth for her. Every time Kota does see the cat he barks and is curious about her. She just growls and hisses at him which only gets him more excited. I personally dont think his intentions are to hurt her as he is very gentle and is more curious as to what she is. Kota is a bit rambunctious so the cat hides in the closet and I haven't got to see her in over 2 months, she only comes out at night when Kota is in bed. Kota's intentions mean well its obvious he has not been around cats and just sees her as something new, cat just sees a HUGE dog bouncing all around her. How can I get us all to live in harmony with one another?

There are 4 replies, with the last one on 6/28/2009 at 9:17 AM by sycadoog

Reply: It sounds as if your kitty is punishing you to some extent. You may have to force the issue some by having the dog on a leash in a room where you can shut the door and then carry the cat into the room. Then let the cat down while the dog is restrained. The cat can roam around at will and see that the dog will not hurt it and the dog will learn that the cat is off limits. It may take a few times at this for them to adjust to each other.
It is a extreeem measure but sometimes it is the only way.

Having siblings on both communities

sands904 — 9:04 AM

Is there a way to add siblings on both communities? I have purebred Doberman and Min Pin and our newest addition is Labardane on designer community.

There are 5 replies, with the last one on 6/12/2009 at 9:04 AM by sands904

Reply: Whoops! Sorry, thats what I get for not checking it after I posted it. I have fixed the link above or you can get to it under or Dog Bios section. Which I will be working on changing over the next few weeks to get this new information in. I welcome any other suggestions/questions you have. Thanks!

Puke!! HELP!!

Rockysmom — 8:06 AM

Once in a great while my puggle will dry heave then puke. Sometimes it's bile colored. But today was different. It was white and had some chunks in it. He had not eaten all day yesterday and was acting normal (he still is acting normal)...I just got him to eat also he ate a bowl of wet food. (after he vomited...now thinking of it maybe I should of waited on feeding him that)

Is he sick or is this something that this breed does?