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rona golbderg - 2012-08-20
Was just introduced to a minature today, so sweet, got along with my cats. Very sweet dog. I would just have loved to foster him, but with two cats, I can,t take him, s

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Charlie Roche - 2012-08-20
How come you can't have the pup with the cats if they got along? Just curious - possibly youhave more sense thanme though.

tammy - 2011-07-23
We got a 5 year old female boston who is the love of our life!! Previously we have only had rotts and mastiffs, but our baby has changed our whole outlook! The new boston will be ready to join our family in about 4 weeks, however am concerned about the ear cropping. The owner said it was cosmetic and I'm not sure if I want to have it done or not. This is going to be a part of our family for our children to play and grow with, not to take to dog shows and compete. And no I dont think that showing dogs is wrong, I just dont feel that is the right path for us to take. Does the ear cropping have any advantages or disadvantages???

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Charlie Roche - 2011-07-23
I know of no reason to crop the ears on a Boston. I had 3 dobies and the first one came with the ears cropped. The tape, the bandaids etc - The second one, the ears were not cropped and I asked the vet and he saidcropping was for cosmetic reasons for AKC onlky. No reason to crop. The dobies are shown in England without cropped ears. It was an AKC thing. Third dobie - did not crop. I had no problems at all - I sorta liked the no crop - They didn't look as ferocious and more cute. I wouldn't bother - not fun for the dog or the human and no reason to at all.
jerry Vinson - 2012-07-13
Cropping to me is cruel. I certainly would not want my ears cut to size. And it is so much fun just to watch Baby turn her ears when you talk about her.
J. Bailey - 2012-08-18
NOOOO!!! We have had a Boston in the family since the late 1800s = NO CROPPED EARS. Besides being CRUEL it is totally unnecessary. Once they lose their baby teeth their ears will stand-up naturally - barring any unusual circumstances breaking the fragile cartilege. Mine is happily sleeping under my desk - haven't been able to attach to any other breed. Only Bostons for me...

Marie - 2009-08-04
Basset Hounds... There is so much to say about the beautiful, loyal, funny, adorable hound. I can talk 24/7 about bassets. :) I have the pleasure to share my life with two bassets, who are my pride and joy. They add so much joy to my life, I could never be without my much loved bassets.

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-08-10
These dogs like to bark. If they get a scent be prepared for a lot of barking. If barking is an issue for you, this is not the right dog.
john - 2012-08-10
we are thinking of adopting a 1 year old basset, but are afraid that he might bark alot?? also do they bark alot when outside, if we go to the store? thankyou john

Marie Brooks - 2012-08-08
I was lucky enough to adopt a little short haired chihuahua named Miracle. I'd never owned a small dog as I'd lived on a ranch and always had large breeds. but due to circumstances I moved away and was given my little Miracle as the owners were going to put her in the pound. She's always a joy, she loves me so much and she's as viscious as a pit bull if she senses danger. I've fallen in love with the breed and will probalby always have one!

KELIS - 2012-05-31
12 months old pitbull available

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karl - 2012-05-31
Hello Kelis I wish to know if your pitbull is still available; ok?
karl - 2012-05-31
and for how much ;
KELIS - 2012-05-31
He will go for 1700;00.
karl - 2012-05-31
Can u mark it up to 1300. I will go for that price. Here is my email for pictures. Gigalon148@gmail. Com. I will love him shipped to my address by this weekend
sam - 2012-08-05
Hi kelis i like to have one pitbull please.

Anonymous - 2012-07-28
royal caine junior is a good food

Brittany - 2012-07-24
Hi i'm brittany and my daddy lives in mexico and he's getting me an applechiuahua. Is there anything i should know that's important about these dogs? Please get back to me asap i'm getting it in less the a week

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Charlie Roche - 2012-07-25
I would start by reading the above article from Animal World. Chihuahua's a a little more prone to allergies or smells than many dogs and often require 'testing' foods till you find one they like. Initially you can just do the food (but pick a good one) and put a teaspoon full of yogurt on it. They do sneeze or wheeze and it is normal. They are a little stubborn but it is sorta fun - remember you are supposed to win with training. Reward - even just a little cheerio helps a lot.

Katie - 2012-03-10
My long hair chihuahua is 3 years old. I have taken her to several vets to try and figure out what may be wrong with her, she does not produce tears in her left eye and I have to clean mucus out of it constantly. That eye is a good bit smaller than the other too. She also tends to drool out of the left side of her mouth. Any ideas what could be wrong?

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Charlie Roche - 2012-03-10
Sometimes a person will not produce tears and they have to use drops. Sometimes the tear ducts can be closed which might be the case. If the vets have no idea - seems strange but would have someone check to see if duct in the one eye is actually open and working. I'd also have them check the teeth on that side in case bad tooth or possibkly a pinched nerve and that would cause drooling. Possible stroke. I would thinkk the vet would check these things out.
Babbs Coady - 2012-06-01
I was able to dig this up off the internet, hope it helps.

It sounds like your dog has sustained damage to the nerves that control the muscles on the left side of his face. From your description it's most likely the trigeminal nerve or the facial nerve that has been affected. You can tell the difference by whether your dog can blink his left eye or not. If he can't it's probably the facial nerve that is affected. This can be iatrogenic (no known cause), secondary to a middle ear infection, hypothyroidism or a tumor. He needs to see his veterinarian for an examination and diagnostics. Iatrogenic facial paralysis may improve with time but middle ear infections and hypothyroidism need treatment. If he's unable to blink his eye you'll need to supplement his tears with artificial tears.
gloria - 2012-07-23
i am not a dr i am just voicing my opinion but i think dogs are like humans they get things like we do and that sounds like stroke to me

HEATHER - 2012-06-24
My female chorkie Princess Gracey is the sweetest most loving pet I have ever had. She is also the most loyal dog ever. We have a large family and she loves us all, but, she has always been a mamma's girl from day one. These dogs make wonderful pets but mine is extremely small at barely 3lbs at 16 months. We have to watch her like a hawk.

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Robin - 2012-07-19
I want a Chorkie that small! I love my 12lb.er and would love a teeny one, which was my original intent. How can you predict the adult weight?
Charlie Roche - 2012-07-19
It pretty much depends on the size of the parents. Some are quite a bit larger than others. You can get the largest one in the litter or the smallest. If both parents are tiny - chances are the off spring will be.
Charlie\'s mama - 2012-07-21
My Charlie looks exactly like this but he is much bigger. He is probably 15 inches tall and weighs 21 pounds. He isn't fat, but very muscular. The breed description is dead on.

Evan - 2009-04-28
I once had a sheperd. It died of heartworms, we gave it all it's shots too.

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Anonymous - 2010-04-10
You don't give it shots for heartworms. They need the heartworm chew tablets every year just like flea and tick medicine every year.
lisa - 2011-07-27
Heartworm are prevented with either monthly pill or monthly topical application - there isn't a shot... If you are using the proper prescribed meds for heartworm then you or your Vet should of contacted it manufacture..
Anonymous - 2011-10-17
You should have given him heartworm preventative.
Anonymous - 2012-03-16
Heartguard is a toxic to them. Interceptor is what they take for prevention of heartworms.

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