tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post3999655820156468267..comments2023-10-17T03:05:18.858-07:00Comments on Twinkie Tiny Dog | Teacup Chihuahua | A Dog Blog: OMD I Hope I'm DreamingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-81430606927631719402011-03-07T06:15:51.549-08:002011-03-07T06:15:51.549-08:00Hi DCS... You should be able to feel the ribs but ...Hi DCS... You should be able to feel the ribs but not see them, and keep an eye on her waist..there should be a definite waist. If you start to see her waist getting thick, then its time to cut back.<br /><br />Both of my chis have been little piggies, and so is my mothers chi. Some breeds tends to be food hogs, and in my experience, chis are. I doubt that it has anything to do with her spaying.<br /><br />You just have to harden your heart when she tries to convince you that she is starving, and keep in mind that a tiny treat to us is a meal to a small dog.dog fencehttp://www.dogfencediy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-46642215299640227962011-03-04T21:26:10.605-08:002011-03-04T21:26:10.605-08:00We adopted a short hair female Chihuahua pup last ...We adopted a short hair female Chihuahua pup last summer. At that time the prior owner said she was about 8-9 months, so if thats correct she would be about a year & 1/2 now or slightly younger. We had her spayed about 4 months ago. She was very tiny and skinny when we got her, and of course still a puppy. Since her surgery (could just be a coincidence, and nothing to do with the spaying, not sure) she has had a voracious appetite, wanting to eat everything in sight, and constantly wanting to share with everyone's "people food" too. I know part of that is discipline & training, teaching her its not ok to cry and beg. It is hard for chihuahua's I have noticed, as they are extremely determined and stubborn on getting their way, especially when it comes to food. She sometimes just seems like is insatiable, like all she thinks about is food. She will sniff around the house all day long searching. If something is left on a counter top or tray table, she will jump up on her hind legs and sniff it out, circling like a shark to try and see if she can get some of the food. I've never seen a dog so crazy about eating and food. I don't know if her appetite has been affected by the spaying - it just seems like ever since then, she's been a food maniac. She has gained maybe 3-4 lbs. Right now she weighs about 7-8 lbs approx. She is very very muscular and strong - you can see the muscles right under her skin and feel them very solid. She runs alot outside, we take her for walks almost every day, and we play with her for long periods of time in the house playing ball catch and toy toss & catch games that she loves so much. So she does move around alot and gets alot of exercise. Some friends have said she looks "fat" now compared to when we first got her and she was a skinny tiny little puppy. I am sure too that female chi's broaden a bit in the body area in case they would have ever had puppies. I don't feel any fat on her body. But I am not sure where to look. Where do chi's store fat on their bodies if they are over weight ? We want her to be healthy and not overweight, and live a long life. She currently eats "Chicken soup for the puppy lovers soul" dry food - about 2/3 cup a day. Is there any thing I can check on her body for fat or being overweight ? What is a normal weight for a small female chihuahua? (I guess it depends really on their body lengh and height, so it can probably vary by a few lbs). Any info would help. Thanks !!dog containment systemshttp://www.westernblotreagents.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-88814033174860425422011-02-28T19:18:13.678-08:002011-02-28T19:18:13.678-08:00miss twinkie,
brothers are totally funsies! just...miss twinkie,<br /><br />brothers are totally funsies! just ask my big sis asa...she hearts me (most of the time)! :D<br /><br />*woof*<br />the booker manthe booker manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492621421326726384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-23693625398699735162011-02-27T23:46:42.852-08:002011-02-27T23:46:42.852-08:00If it's any comfort, Pedro looks scared to dea...If it's any comfort, Pedro looks scared to death :) So he's sufficiently desperate for your affection - or your bed - that he's willing to face his fears and curl up with you. Seems to us you have the whip hand. He's acknowledging you as top dog and you know you like that!<br /><br />Jed & AbbyJed and Abby in MerryLandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782709825274199133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-67091417907163539692011-02-27T22:06:54.188-08:002011-02-27T22:06:54.188-08:00Pedrito is so happy, it's in his eyes. Maybe i...Pedrito is so happy, it's in his eyes. Maybe in due time Pedrito will win you over, Twink:)<br /><br />Mocha Barney, Ashley Pumpernickel and WinniechurchillAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306040520199251336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-66996729148264340112011-02-27T19:01:00.865-08:002011-02-27T19:01:00.865-08:00Haaa!
Twinkie... he loves being close to you!
Happ...Haaa!<br />Twinkie... he loves being close to you!<br />Happy sunday!<br />Kisses and hugs<br />LorenzaLorenzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869787251617068379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-70565952449117489262011-02-27T18:54:36.988-08:002011-02-27T18:54:36.988-08:00We see there's room in that bed for Pedrito an...We see there's room in that bed for Pedrito and if you allow him to snuggle closer, you'll get the warmth. Enjoy! Hehehe....Diana Chiewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644338153197830354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-75096819540175494342011-02-27T14:12:36.123-08:002011-02-27T14:12:36.123-08:00Oh my, he does look very settled in in your bed. ...Oh my, he does look very settled in in <i>your</i> bed. Action must be taken immediately!<br /><br />Nubbin wiggles,<br />OskarOskarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232739145599522254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-14360438930414305302011-02-27T12:45:47.242-08:002011-02-27T12:45:47.242-08:00Too late. If you let them into your bed one time,...Too late. If you let them into your bed one time, they think they own it from then on! :)JacksDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890399097586316657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-90591019783294769452011-02-27T12:06:47.805-08:002011-02-27T12:06:47.805-08:00Awww Twinkie
Just think of how wawm Pedwito can ke...Awww Twinkie<br />Just think of how wawm Pedwito can keep you. Bwuddews have theiw uses. I suspect befowe long you won't want to wake up fwom this "nightmawe"<br />smoochie kisses<br />ASTAAstahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07441676450108596063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-81971556843607112582011-02-27T11:50:01.608-08:002011-02-27T11:50:01.608-08:00Hi Twinkie,
It sure looks like Pedro is trying to...Hi Twinkie,<br /><br />It sure looks like Pedro is trying to bond with you more. He can be handy when it gets colder.<br /><br />Happy thoughts in dreamland!<br /><br />Love,<br />Piappies Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Pai, Wai-Max & ForgiePiappies Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17913096993511114336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-19985804307374154752011-02-27T09:56:05.873-08:002011-02-27T09:56:05.873-08:00OMD... he's trying sooooo hard! Ah Twinkie, he...OMD... he's trying sooooo hard! Ah Twinkie, he's kinda cute. (famous last words... i know, he doesn't live with US...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-92185538360822254022011-02-27T09:31:24.739-08:002011-02-27T09:31:24.739-08:00Oh Twinkie,
We know how you feel. I, Ginger, took ...Oh Twinkie,<br />We know how you feel. I, Ginger, took almost 5 months before I realised what fun it is to have a brother like Buddy.<br />And now we all are getting adjusted to having our puppy brother Shadow around.<br />We know you will be JUST FINE:)<br /><br />wags,<br />GingerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910413735418121137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-78561891674220614042011-02-27T09:20:12.412-08:002011-02-27T09:20:12.412-08:00I feel for ya Twink. Chubbs moved in and things I ...I feel for ya Twink. Chubbs moved in and things I like sharing...<br />Lily (& Benny)Two French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-65909112729877814902011-02-27T09:00:56.120-08:002011-02-27T09:00:56.120-08:00Isn't it about time for your parents to take h...Isn't it about time for your parents to take him back to wherever he came from? I fully expect Mom to take Abby back to the Planet of the Lard Butts, but it hasn't happened yet. We can always hope, huh? ;-)<br /><br />*kissey face*<br />-Fiona and Abby the HippobottomusLucy-Fur, as typed by Dr. Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623314618386797524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-8743998871019171992011-02-27T07:58:53.371-08:002011-02-27T07:58:53.371-08:00I agree with the others... just think of him as a ...I agree with the others... just think of him as a built-in heater! :)Pup Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539666792034242448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-42320458137346780302011-02-27T07:39:39.255-08:002011-02-27T07:39:39.255-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06137689024877160042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-39459355327694665942011-02-27T07:39:27.825-08:002011-02-27T07:39:27.825-08:00I'm sure you'll learn to appreciate the ex...I'm sure you'll learn to appreciate the extra warmth your chihuahua bodies need. In the mean time, I suggest an extra sharp nip on the hiney if he gets too personal too quickly!<br /><br />SummerSummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06137689024877160042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-51856213893642721352011-02-27T06:53:33.753-08:002011-02-27T06:53:33.753-08:00Rut roh - we think we see the beginnings of accept...Rut roh - we think we see the beginnings of acceptance. Just like with Phantom, it takes time, but in the end, the Pest has won him over totally.<br /><br />The one good point we can see is that it is nice to have somepup to snuggle with to help you keep warm.<br /><br />Happy Sunday.<br /><br />Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07539957828544908415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932846146573196046.post-22496390156625331862011-02-27T06:37:23.768-08:002011-02-27T06:37:23.768-08:00Oh ew! He is so close and his cooties will be ever...Oh ew! He is so close and his cooties will be everywhere.<br /><br />Slobbers,<br />MangoDexterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238751458587219022noreply@blogger.com