Q:   I have had several people ask what typie means when I use it in a description of a puppy or dog.
A:   Typie usually means that the dog or puppy is to standard. Usually very sturdy and alert. Also, more than likely, he or she could have a good chance of entering the ring.

Q:   Many people bring up that they want a teacup, standard, or minature chihuahua. People there is no such thing.
A:   To begin with people who use the word teacup are just using a sales ploy. That is to lead people to believe there is such a type of chihuahua. Standard chihuahua is what. A chihuahua was never bred down from a standard size dog as other breeds have. So once again this is not true. Minature chihuahua, once again same thing. The standard of the chihuahua is 2-6 pounds according to Chihuahua Club of America. Sometimes there is one smaller but I never reccomend them, What is a vet going to do if the puppy ever gets sick? Not much! Sometimes they are over 6 pounds, still a chihuahua and a perfect pet for someone or sometimes a dog that can be bred. Remember: NO SUCH THING! There is a club that says there is but I won't even deal with them.

Q:   Are homeopathics good for dogs and puppies?
A:   YES, I use them often. Tea tree oil is used for mange and ringworm and cuts and scrapes. I use it full strength and also diluted. Do not get in the eyes. Be careful what age you use the oil on as it has a very strong smell.

Q:   What is Tahition Noni Juice?
A:   It is a homeopathic juice I use for all types of things. Food poisoning, mange, ringworm, major cuts and scrapes, infections,keep sugar level up on puppies, heard good things about arthritis, west nile, the list goes on and on. I have treated many different types of animals with this juice with excellent results. I am thinking of carring it so customers will be able to buy it on site. It is orginally for humans. Don't forget stings.

Q:   Are chihuahuas good for asthmatics?
A:   That is a good question, since I am a severe asthmatic myself. Yes, It is an old wives tale that somehow seems to be true. I have had several people buy chi's for their asthmatic children and also for themselves. It somehow seems to draw the asthma out of you. One nurse who bought one for her asthma said she would bathe her chi and then lay down with it to go to sleep. She would wake up feeling much better. I also had two professors who were husband and wife from Brazil buy one for their son who had been diagonosed with asthma. He never went on all the medicine they wanted to put him on. I don't know what it does, but it is one wives tale with possible merrit.

Q:   What are good treats for your friend?
A:   Yogurt is one, either frozen or regular. It takes the place for those who want to indulge your experience to give your pet something you eat. Very good for the flora in the colon and tastes great too. Cottage cheese but only a teaspoon or so. I do not reccomend milk, it can give loose stools. Fruit if your dog will eat it. Some love it. Salad, but some people have said onions were not good for you dog, I never had a problem with them if they only had a piece or two. Popcorn but just a few kerrnels. Remember to use Yogurt instead of ice cream.

Q:   What can I feed my dog if he has hypoglycimia?
A:   To begin with they need a high carbohydrate diet. This will keep their sugar up. Also use Noni Juice 3-6 times a day around 2-8cc's per serving. A good diet to feed you dog is like a beef stew. Add vegies,beef,potatoes, make a gravy. No salt. For water use Pedialyte water to make gravy and also for their water. This will help them keep their energy up. It also prevents sudden drops in sugar. I used this diet on a puppy I had until he was over nine months old. He was very tiny but had sugar drops. At that time we did not have Noni Juice. Since Noni Juice I very seldom have to use this diet. When a puppy is not wanting to eat, bring in the Noni, pedialyte, baby veal in the Jr jar, with pet canned milk. I add Noni to the milk instead of sugar. If they won't drink it because of the Noni then leave out the Noni from the milk and give the Noni separately. They will not like it so force it. When doing the veal paste mix in pediatlite water, wet some of the puppy kibbles till moist and mix the three together.

Q:   Should buying a puppy be a snap decision?
A:   NO! Plan your puppy because you should want them for a lifetime. Check your breed on what kind you want and look at the aspects of that breed. Don't just buy on a whim. BREEDERS DON'T TAKE PUPPIES BACK for a loss. If you want to bring a puppy back they will take them with no money exchange back. When you leave with a puppy the breeder has no idea what it has been exposed to, Parvo, Distemper, etc. The puppy must be quaranteened for a time and seperate from the kennel. You may think your puppy has not exposed to anything but they can be without you even knowing. Viruses are invisible not seen by you until the puppy gets sick or worse dies. So do not just because it is cute, Buy because you will be a responsible pet owner and care for them as they love you for the rest of their lives.

Q:   HOW TO PROTECT TEETH
A:   Get Liquid Chlorophyll 100mg. I add this to the water, it will turn it green, but that is OK. Their plaque will begin to chip off and their breath will smell much better in a couple of weeks. Within time it should help their teeth,breath, and immune system. Worth the effort for your babies. I add 1 teaspoon to a gallon of water, once the plaque is under control you can 1/2 teaspoon to gallon of water. That means just a few drops per cup of water. As chis go they do have problems with teeth, also if you put them under every year for a teeth cleaning then you have the problem especially in an older dog of the teeth cleaning not going right and loosing you baby. So watch for age

Q:   Standard of the Chihuahua from AKC
A:   Head,a well rounded "apple dome" skull, with or without molera. Weight, not to exceed 6lbs. Eyes, Full, but not protruding. Ears, large,erect type ears, held more upright when alert, but flaring to the sides at 45 degree angle when in repose. Muzzle, Moderately short, slightly pointed. Cheeks and jaws lean. Go to Standard of chihuahua for AKC. You will find the full description there. Thank you. this is only partial description.

Q:   Chihuahua buying should not be a snap decision.
A:   take time to decide what you and your family are looking for not for what is hot at the time.

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Q:   HERNIA
A:   UMBILICAL HERNIAS Conventional wisdom says that umbilical hernias are inheritable, and a dog with a hernia should not be bred. Conventional wisdom, however, does not differentiate between "true hernias" where there is a defect in the body wall, and "delayed closures", where a small bit of omentum slips out of the area before the umbilicus closes. In 26 years of dealing with breeders and reproduction, I do not have any evidence that "delayed closures" are inheritable. "True hernias" are indeed highly inheritable. They generally have a thick cartilage edge with an irregular, more or less circular shape. They may extend up into the diaphragm, causing a communication between the thoracic (chest) cavity and the abdominal cavity. These are very difficult to repair surgically because there is a great deal of tissue missing and the tissue is hard and inflexible. They often require the use of a mesh implant to close the defect. These hernias can be related to other midline defects such as heart abnormalities and cleft palates. "Delayed closures" are just that. There is an area in the abdominal wall where the great vessels of the umbilical cord exit the body of the fetus to derive nutrition and oxygen from the placenta. After birth, these vessels close and shrink up. There is left behind a small area in the midline where the vessels formerly escaped the body. The nature of this structure is a linear slit in the midline, lined with normal connective tissue. There are other structures on the 'midline' that undergo similar development after birth. In the heart, there is a hole between the upper chambers that allows the fetus to bypass the lungs, which, of course, cannot contribute any oxygen to the blood before birth. Oxygen is obtained through the umbilical cord from the placenta, where the mother's blood stream exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide with the baby's circulation. When there are delayed closures in the heart, it may be possible to hear a murmur at 4 or 5 weeks that is no longer audible by 6 or 8 weeks. This is normal development. These holes, like the umbilicus, must be present in the fetus and close over a period of time after birth. Omentum is a kind of slippery thin sheet of tissue which is present in the abdomen. It provides several services to the abdominal organs. It has blood vessels travelling through it to the intestine. Its surfaces produce serous fluid which lubricates the abdominal organs and makes it possible for them to slide against each other without rubbing. It carries lymph nodes for the abdomen, and is a major depot for fat storage. It partially contains the abdominal organs - especially the small intestine - and supports them in a kind of "plastic bag". As the puppy puts on weight, it is possible for a bit of this thin slippery tissue to protrude through the umbilical slit. As the normal process of closing of the umbilicus proceeds, it is possible for this bit of tissue to be entrapped. The danger here is whether it is solely omentum that is escaping, or if the defect is large enough for a loop of small intestine to escape the abdomen as well. It is essential with either condition to "reduce" the tissue escaping at least once daily. Turn the puppy on its back and gently massage the protrusion and slide the contents back up into the abdomen. This lowers the risk of a loop of intestine becoming strangulated in the protruding tissue. If the 'hernia' is a closure defect, the normal process of closing will continue, and at some point a small amount of omentum may be entrapped in a bubble outside the essentially closed body wall. This is viewed by most people as a hernia, and a serious problem. If the dog is a year old, has a small bubble, or 'belly button', and it cannot be reduced, has been there since it was a baby, and the dog is healthy and well, it is pretty obvious that the bubble does not contain any intestine. While the puppy is younger, it may not be clear. The very tiny holes with a small bubble of omentum do not require surgery. Slightly larger holes should be closed to be sure that no intestine becomes strangulated in the process of closure. NOTE: no delayed closure can ever close completely simply because there is something sticking through it. If there were no omentum sliding out, they would continue to close normally. What they do, is they close tightly around the omentum, trapping it outside in an absolutely firm unchanging bubble. "True" umbilical hernias can make no progress in closing, ever. They must always be surgically repaired. These individuals should never be bred. These are quite serious. I have never seen a bitch with a delayed closure and trapped omentum bubble show any sign of problem in carrying a litter or whelping. I have never seen one of these bitches produce puppies with hernias. The catch is, you must know which you have. Most veterinarians don't draw these kinds of conclusions or try to differentiate the two different conditions. Your vet may or may not be of help to you in this. Breeders with years of experience often know the difference intuitively. Indeed, since "true" hernias are relatively rare, most have never seen one, unless they are breeding a line that produces them. In these cases, they see true hernias with great enough frequency that any breeder with any common sense will abandon that line. HOME FEATURES Tell your friends about this page! Copyright © 1998 - 2001 ShowDogSuperSite