Miss Squeaks Fun Christmas Ideas For Your Furbaby!

 Okay lets talk Christmas, and our furbabys now its my first Christmas with Miss Mildred and gee I can't wait to get her new dresses from Ebay that we ordered I know I am excited to get them she has a few coming and I have a red and white one picked out for her to wear for the big day! Its so very cute a frilly just like the pretty princess that she is aww I mustn't be the only one who is excited about Christmas even Sir George has a outfit a little green elf costume that he looks so fantastic in and yes I will post pictures of them in their Christmas digs, Because I know you will want to see them haha! But i thought of a few ideas that you might like to do with your furbabys this Christmas! And we'll  get straight to it now.

If you're  like me , you think about your dog a part of your family. Then Christmas  is simply another occasion to solidify that relationship and embrace your dogs in all of the season’s commotion. Should you not break down before Christmas Eve, here are some gifts and activities that might make this Christmas extra, exceptional for you and your dog.

1. Get your dog a stocking.

That is, if they do not have one already. If this is your dog’s 1st Christmas with you, this can be a extremely nice way to commemorate your 1st of the many Christmas holidays together and solidify his or her place in your home.

There are 2 choices for this small activity. you could run out to your local Target or Kmart Red Dot or BigW and find a cute little stocking with their initial on it. That’s fast, easy, and totally counts. Or, if you have got a while to do a small homemade project, create one! Decorating a stocking that matches your dog’s temperament is something fun to do while you and your dog are sharing time watching crummy Christmas movies over a chewy bone and some wine/punch.

2. Lend a homeless dog a hand.

If your dog is dog friendly, this feature may be for you. wherever I spend the holidays, many shelters and rescues would love nothing more than to get their dogs out of their facilities or boarding to get a much-needed night in a home. Just  a day or 2 in a nice, warm home goes a long way towards helping out  a dog who is not as lucky as your own dog. Run a rescue or work with a shelter? Contemplate making a short-run fostering program for the holidays.

3. Take fun photos.

Earlier this season, one amongst my dogs gave up the ghost. Not to  get momentarily morbid, however having a lot of photos of him has positively helped Me and my family grieve. The Holidays are the simplest time to form those recollections and capture them so you mostly have a token of happy, silly, spirited times.

In my house, we’ve invested in jingle bell collars. The collars look laughably goofy on my  furbabys and create a lot of noise, however in a photo it’s too cute for words so worthwhile.

4.Participate in a very special activity together.

December is one in all the few months where everyone probably gets a while off of work. To make up for all those busy days throughout the year when your pup waited with patience for you to get home, do something exceptional together that you just might not get to try to to the remainder of the year. We are thinking of taking our furbabys to the beach Yay they'll like it.
Less-intensive activities are even as special. It could also be  a special trip to a doggy playground, or a walk on a brand new path you don’t take each day. This is just one nice way to show your dog how much he or she means to you and may make the holidays even more special for each of you.

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Miss Squeak Talks Are Chihuahua's Easy To Train?

 Miss Mildred had her first dress waiting for when she came home, it was a light black and white cheese cloth dress and she looked so very cute in it and she never even worried about having it on and that is where the dressing up started, 

I also wanted her to wear shoes to protect her paws from the hot ground in summer so we started with a little pair of yellow sandles.  
At first she was a bit unsure of them as 
they were a somewhat too big but I would just
 put them on her for five minutes at a time then take them off just so she would learn that they were okay to wear and I would also treat her with chicken so it was a positive 
experience for her. 

And now she has gumboots, uggboots and sandles  and she loves wearing them all. 
Now she won't go outside on cold or wet ground without her shoes!

Now what else have I done to train my sweet little chihuahua! I have taught Miss Mildred to stop barking once she has let me know someone is at the door. Now this was a challenge for her and it was very hard to redirect her energy so we started very slowly and got other people in the house to knock at the door and as soon as she would start barking I would say "who is there" and then say on your mat and we have done this every time someone was at the door and now its like 

Miss Mildred has a job and we only have to say the command words and it now stops! But this did take a long time to get this result, so be understanding when trying to train your little furbaby! I wish you luck. 

 Here are some more helpful tips and tricks to get you on your way. Miss Mildred and I Miss Squeak hope it is helpful in getting your furbaby to do some of the things your are wanting them to do!

So let get the training tips and tricks started.

Are Chihuahuas easy to train?

It depends on what you wish to train them to try and do. Potty training a Chihuahua may be terribly troublesome – if truth be told, Chihuahuas are one in all the most troublesome breeds to educate.

Training a Chihuahua to not bark sharply at each little thing she sees or hears are often tough – this breed is very alert and observant  fast to notice something that appears "different".

Training Chihuahuas to be friendly (or at least accepting) of strangers and strange dogs can be tough – someChihuahuas are naturally friendly, however most are at least reserved, while several are downright suspicious.

But training Chihuahuas to fit well into your home, listen to you, and be well-behaved is not difficult in any respect....provided you insist that they do so right from day one. Chihuahuas, you see, can obey you while still maintaining their laughable and amusing temperament.

Owners who wish to spoil their Chihuahua by treating him like a very little baby and permitting him to do whatever he desires typically end up with a Chihuahua who is excitable, nervous, too dependent, or downright nasty. These Furbaby owners provide our breed a nasty name. Chihuahuas don't need to end up like this. 

It's all up to you!

"How simple is it 

to  train Chihuahuas?" my answer is, "Housebreaking, barking, and socialization are often a challenge, however getting them to pay attention to you is not difficult. However a lot depends on the temperament and personality of the individual furbaby, plus your own dog training skills."

Here are some coaching tips for training Chihuahua puppies and adult dogs:

Teach your Chihuahua the way to be alone. That sounds odd, I know. However several Chihuahuas are excessively dependent and have a tendency to bark and chew things up when they are lonely. So you don't want to leave your Chihuahua alone for an excessive amount of (more than four hours each day is simply too much). However you do need to leave him alone sometimes so he does not become so addicted to you that he cannot stay alone without pitching a fit or becoming fretful, a behavioural issue referred to as "separation anxiety." So you should not stay with your Chihuahua all the time, or cuddle with him all the time. Instead, you need to coach him to be independent, to stand on his own four paws and find things to do on his own.

Teach the correct words to your Chihuahua. 

This technique of training Chihuahuas includes teaching specific words in specific ways so your dog not only learns the words but conjointly develops the respectful attitude that makes him happy to obey you. You may need to work particularly hard on "Quiet" (because Chihuahuas are often hyper-alert and therefore noisy). "Enough" is a vital word for your Chihuahua to learn. Chihuahuas typically demand attention and too-frequent smooching. This is notpsychologically healthy for your dog because it will cause separation anxiety once you are not around.

Start toilet training quickly.

But expect it to take several months before your Chihuahua's miniaturised internal organs are robust enough for reliable control. Throughout these several months, your Chihuahua must not be loosed within the house. Its really easy for them to sneak behind a chair or underneath a small table, and it takes only a couple of seconds for the deed to be done. The results can be hard to see and when you don't see it, you don't correct it – and so the unhealthy habit becomes established. If you reside in a very cold or rainy climate, toilet training may be particularly hard, becauseChihuahuas hate both the cold and also the rain. A lined potty space is strongly suggested. Generally a bow-wowdoor is critical therefore your Chihuahua can run outside the instant he feels the urge.

Socialise your Chihuahua puppy with strangers and different dogs. 

Chihuahuas can be unapproachable, and if you do not teach them ahead of time to be friendly and trusting toward folks they don't recognize, their natural caution will become nervousness or mistrust, which are not any fun to livewith. Similarly, you need to teach your Chihuahua puppy to be calm and accepting toward different dogs. ManyChihuahuas can put on a show of excited savageness ("pitching a fit") once they see a wierd dog, particularly an oversized one. It sounds funny, however if you don't curtail it firmly, your Chihuahua might end up really aggressive, which is probably going to get him killed by a bigger dog.

What You Need to Know

A Chihuahua's temperament is unique in many ways. First, the dog will be absolutely pleased just enjoying all of its time with you. As companion dogs, Chihuahuas are carefully bred to be connected at the hip to their owner wherever they go. Even so, that attachment can also lead to dominant behaviors and when these dogs are not properly socialized with other dogs and people, there are several aggression issues:

• they behave larger than they appear, which while very adorable and sometimes even entertaining, can be quite dangerous if your dog is not trained properly
• can be standoffish with strangers
• can get aggressive toward other dogs
• snappy with children
• overly jumpy to noises outside. 

Fortunately all of these behaviours can be controlled with good, early training

The Best Way to Train a Chihuahua

First thing you have to do when training a Chihuahua is to take control of the household. Contrary to popular belief, that adorable little dog thinks he looks after the house and will do whatever he needs to do to show you that is true, if you let him. Here are some important basics when training a Chihuahua:

1. You must establish limitations and be the leader of the pack. 

2. Feeding Times - feed your Chihuahua at set intervals. Never let the dog determine when it wants to eat. This seems trivial, but it shows the dog who makes the decisions in the household, and that he needs to conform.

3. Walking - walk your Chihuahua two times a day or more, but be sure to control the walk. Do not let the dog pull or dictate the direction you are going to go. When training a Chihuahua, leash control is vital.

4. Bouncing and Furnishings - With a tiny dog like a Chihuahua, you can easily let the dog get up on furniture whenever it wants. However, control of your space is important to imposing limitations. Never respond to barking or whining and set restrictions on what furnishings the dog is allowed.

5. Entering and Exiting - overlook your dog when you come and go from the house. Only take notice of the Chihuahua when it reaches a calm, relaxed state.

To truly educate a Chihuahua, you need to be the alpha leader, or the dog will always feel he is in charge.

Improving Mental Stimulation

A Chihuahua can be worn-out quickly enough, but the majority of these dogs still do not get enough exercise or emotional stimulation. How many people play fetch or go to dog parks with a little dog like that? Coach your Chihuahua with basic commands like sit and stay, speak and quiet, fetch, and anything else you like.

With regards to learning the best way to educate a Chihuahua, reducing the chances for the dog to challenge you and to be overwhelmed with energy and boredom will remove much of the bad personality issues that most of us have with regards to their rambunctious nature.

Like any furbaby, the Chihuahua can be trained; it just takes a lot of patience and creativity on the part of the owner, when teaching the dog. The owner must also understand the temperament of a Chihuahua in order to successfully teach the dog the basic commands and various tricks.

Chihuahuas may be petite dogs, but they actually have a big, strong character. In fact, Chihuahuas have the ability to control a home and its master which is the reason proper training it is very important. When you teach this dog, it helps to ensure his training in obeying you instead of manipulating you around to what he wants. Another benefit of dog training is that you strengthen your bond with your pet; thereby, ensuring his loyalty to you as long as he lives.

Chihuahuas are intelligent, energetic and lively in nature. They love physical activities and those that stimulate their brain. Since training involves both of these elements, Chihuahuas warmly embrace it given the proper handling and encouragement. Of course, rewards and constant praise should never be forgotten because they are crucial in enticing these headstrong canines to do the things you want them to do.

What to Teach Your Chihuahua

When training Chihuahuas, owners should keep in mind that patience is absolutely essential. Avoid training when you're tired or angry. Take it just one step at a time and be sure to keep your treats ready before you start your lessons. In the home, it's important that the Chihuahua is potty trained at an early stage. 

The basic commands should not be ignored. 

down,stay,come,heel,roll,over,sit

You can put your dog on a table while teaching these commands as it can be tiring if you have to bend all the time.

Crate training is also recommended. This should teach them the right place to poop in the house. See to it that you bring the puppy to the box after eating, waking up or whenever you see him circling. You can use newspapers as well, but be sure to change the used ones.

How to Handle Your Chihuahua

The number one rule in handling Chihuahuas is to always be gentle with them. Remember not to use choke collars on a Chihuahua as their necks can easily get hurt. A good option is to use the flat buckle collar or harness to protect its trachea.

Exercise should be a priority and if possible, it must be done on a daily basis. However, it may not need long walks as this breed is already energetic in nature so running around an apartment is usually enough exercise for the dog.

If you want to take your small dog for a walk during cold weather, be sure to let him wear a sweater as toy breeds are usually very sensitive to cold temperatures. Avoid taking your Chihuahua out when the temperature is to cold. Never allow your Chihuahua to jump from a high place as he might hurt his joints due to the landing impact. Joint disorders and fractures are among the common problems of this breed therefore you need to be careful while handling your furbaby. 

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hope this blog has been helpful,

In giving you some new ideas tips and tricks to train your furbaby and remember you are the pack leader and need to show them that you are the boss, once they work out they can't get their own way you will see improvement in your furbaby, So stay strong and remember everything takes time.

If you enjoyed this blog or have any other tips and tricks I may have left out just let me know as I am only going on what has worked for me and my furbaby Miss Mildred. I really enjoy reading your comments and stories about your furbabys so don't forget to comment in the space below! 

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Miss Squeak and Miss Mildred Go Shopping.

  So today I would like to talk about having a shy timid furbaby, My  little girl Miss Mildred is a little shy and sometimes nervous around new people and dogs, So I been doing lots of research in to this problem over the last year and I believe we are now getting her over this problem, we have done lots of treat and command training with Miss Mildred and over the last few weeks have taken Miss Mildred our sweet shy little chihuahua out and about and getting her to met new people and dogs. 

We went to a Chihuahua play date and my normally playful and bossy girl, and to my surprise she went very shy and scared I was thinking when walking into the play date what if she barks at all the other fur babies and starts to be overly bossy, Gee was I wrong she had never acted like this before so I was a shocked, Miss Mildred's fur brother George had a wonderful time running around playing with all the other cute chihuahua while Miss Mildred would not even try to play and just looked like she was frozen, 

But after about 30mins she was warming up to just a few other chihuahuas, but her little tail was still not waging and I felt so bad for her as I had been reading that chihuahua's like to be around other chihuahua's so I just didn't know what was going on.

Poor little Miss Mildred we just wanted her to have some fun with other furbabys. As she is around 6 other dogs all the time I thought we would be fine but I was wrong wasn't I. 

So I started taking her out walking and trying to get other people to talk to her and pat her, its a very slow process and we are making great progress with our little girl, But the biggest highlight is the we  went to Bunnings and we put Miss Mildred and George into a trolly  and started to push them around looking for what Monster need and while going about our shopping people would come over and start talking to us then ask if they could pat the dogs this is when the real training started, I would give Miss Mildred the

 Command "say hello" or "who is it" then they people would  pat her and George and after I would say "good girl" and make a big fuss of her we were able to have about 10 people pat and talk to her without her barking growling and tucking her tail between her legs. So this was a great success to me and I am so very proud of her and how far she had come, anything is possible if you put your mind to it and keep it up! So do you have any problem with your Furbabys?

 Here are some more tips and ideas to help you with your Furbaby

Because each dog will have their own personality, some dogs may just be quiet. Others, outgoing. Others a little bit crazy ! Let’s first discuss how to know if a Chihuahua is technically shy. 

A shy Chihuahua will show physical symptoms. The dog’s ears will lie back against the head, the dog’s pupils may become dilated, the dog may pant when there is no need, tuck its tail between its legs and avoid all eye contact.

Does your Chihuahua do this? If so, then your dog is shy.

A dog that is fearful and not just shy will urinate out of fear, run from people or other dogs and/or show extreme submission such as exposing their belly. If a frightened dog cannot run, they may then show aggression. Therefore biting, barking and growling could be signs of a dog that is very scared

How To Train a Shy Chihuahua

There is training for a shy Chihuahua that will be successful if followed and if an owner is patient enough to allow this slow,  gradual conditioning to work.      

The best way to help a shy dog is to show him that there is nothing to be wary about. Never comfort your dog, this will be perceived as your confirmation that there is indeed things to be timid of.

The general gist of this sort of training is to show a dog that shy behaviour is not punished; yet it brings no benefits at all.

Conversely, interest and curiosity that nudges a dog to become a bit braver will bring him benefits.

If at any time, your dog shows behavior of interest or curiosity with the trigger that caused the shy reaction… praise your dog as if they just did something extremely wonderful. Give treats, talk in a happy, proud tone, and pat your Chi.

Timid Behaviour With Guests

If your dog is particularly shy when guests come over, you will want to use desensitize training with your dog. This can be done by having a guest come over for just 10 to 15 minutes per day. Increase the time very slowly over the course of several weeks. 

Whenever your dog acts shy, both people must ignore him.  100% completely and utterly ignore him.  This will actually set off a chain of events that will help the Chihuahua come out of his shell. 

There will be times that the Chi prefers to remain alone, often watching from a distance. Though, when humans ignore the dog - not trying to coax him out or pay any attention to him - something happens now and again... Curiosity will take over.  

When the atmosphere is calm, without any pressure to show himself or perform - a shy dog often on his own will venture out to see what is happening. 

You see, when a timid dogs knows that there are no eyes on him, he will then feel safer to inspect things, to come a bit closer to hear conversations, to peer over to hands to see if they hold any treats.  If he can smell a particular food, this will insure that he will be inquisitive about exactly where it is and how to go about getting it. 

The key to this, is to make sure that the dog does indeed receive confirmation that there is a treat for him.  Plan this with your guest in advance.  As soon as he or she enters the premises, indiscreetly give that friend a treat for just this moment. Have one in your hand as well. 

A crispy piece of bacon works amazingly well for this type of training. Pre-cooked microwave bacon - with grease blotted out via paper towels - is only 40cals a slice.  With both people holding a 1/2 slice, this is 20 calories for each treat. 

As the Chi - insecure as he is - slowly comes over to sniff or see just what you are both holding, without saying his name or making a big deal out of things, each of you can extend your hand and allow the Chihuahua to retrieve the snack from whomever he wishes. 

Afterward, go back to the conversation and allow your puppy or dog to do as he wishes. On this first attempt, he may very well bring the food back to his little corner or his special bed.  
After several visits in which this same thing is done, add on the element of giving praise for taking the treat.  It can also help to have it be a treat one time and a new toy  the next, to keep the curiosity level high. 

This will allow the Chihuahua to associate something good (snack or toy) with a 'stranger' speaking to him.  The next time,  a gentle pat can be added. The next time, a fun new squeaky ball can be rolled, with quiet yet enthusiastic encouragement to play.

This way, on his own terms, a puppy or dog will begin to make the association that being shy does not cause anything negative to happen, but being a tad more outgoing and summoning the courage to greet a guest brings about very good things. 

In time, a Chihuahua will 'forget' that he was shy. The arrival of guests is a fun event!  Tasty treats are given, new toys are brought, fun play is initiated.  Life couldn't be better. 

I really hope this has helped you out in finding some new ways to train your furbaby to be less timid and shy! 

Like I have said before we would love to hear your stories and hints you may have used to help your little one! So until I blog again we hope you are all happy and well enjoy your week.

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Miss Squeaks The Snoring Chihuahua Ten Reason Why.

Why does my Chihuahua Snore so loud? Snoring may be a common occurrence in Chihuahuas and has nothing to do with a collapsed trachea. It is attributed to their short muzzle and generally it's loud enough to wake the house up. It isunbelievably funny when you have guests as nobody will believe that such a tiny dog can create that much noise.

Many new Chihuahua mums and dads are astonished the first time they hear the sounds of their Chihuahua enjoying a deep, luxurious sleep. No need to panic, it’s absolutely normal and characteristic of the breed. In fact, Chihuahuas additionally make snorting and grunting noises once they are playing or simply investigating a brand new smell. This is conjointly absolutely normal

10 Potential Reasons Why Your Dog Might Be Snoring:

Obstruction.
If your dog has one thing stuck in his nose or throat — whether or not it’s part of a pine cone or part of his favourite toy — it will block normal respiration and cause snoring.

Anatomy.
Certain breeds are simply more vulnerable to snoring than others. Dogs with terribly short noses — pugs, bulldogs, boston terriers — are more probably to have respiratory problems at the hours of darkness. These roundheaded breeds have shorter air passages than other dogs and need to work harder to breathe in some cases. You maystill wish to see with your vet to make positive that the condition doesn’t call for medical or surgical intervention.

Allergies/Sensitivities.
Dogs can have sensitivities and develop allergies to many of identical things we tend to do, including dirt, pollen, fragrance and different pets — all of which might cause airway constriction and snoring.

Obesity. 
More than 1/2 all dogs are estimated to be overweight or fat, If you’re pup has packed on some additional pounds, extra tissue in his throat will block the airways. Or the rings in his trachea can collapse or shut once he’s asleep.

Medicine.
Some medicine, like painkillers, muscle relaxants and tranquilizers will relax your dog so much that the muscles within the throat relax and cause snoring.

Dental Issues. 
An abscess or any growth or mass within the mouth or sinus are often the basis reason for snoring. Untreated, An infection will spread through a pet’s body and cause far more serious issues.

Secondhand Smoke. 
Want another excuse to stop smoking? Many individuals overlook their habit as a factor in their pet’s life, Just like people, secondhand smoke can injury an animal’s respiratory system, resulting in bronchial asthma, bronchitis and snoring.

Fungal Desease. 
Snoring is the results of a fungal disease called aspergillosis. The illness is triggered by mildew, usuallypicked up on grass clippings, hay, straw or dirt. The fungus can enter through the nose’s damp lining and cause symptoms like sneezing, swelling, nasal discharge and snoring.

Rhinitis. 
Dogs Will get “colds” just like  us and that can cause stuffy noses. Your pet’s mucus membranes get inflamed and irritated from an infection, fungus, trauma or other cause. That may lead to symptoms that include nasal discharge, sneezing, snoring and laboured respiration.

Sleeping Position.
 Just the way your dog likes to sleep will trigger snoring. Dogs that lay on their backs are more likely to snore than those who curl or sleep on their stomachs.

 Miss Mildred is great at snoring sometimes it's so very loud 

Other times she will make cute grunts and whizzing noises.

And then she might bark or growl when she is dreaming 

I love watching her when she sleeps she appears to be so soundly asleep its like watching a baby. I remember when she was a puppy I would think she was not breathing in her sleep and constantly check on her to make sure she was. I was like a new mother with her first baby, just like I was when I had both of my sons home from the hospital. I would check her as I did them 

I spent so much time with Miss Mildred as all new furbaby owners do! But I wouldn't let her out of my sight as we have other larger dogs and a swimming pool that is not fenced and even if it was she would have been able to get through it. 

I became a crazy furbaby mumma, Miss Mildred would and still does go with me every where, my constant companion, But gee can this tiny chihuahua snore no matter what way she sleeps she will snore sometimes so loud she will wake herself up and that is funny to watch as well because she looks at me as if to say why did you wake me up for so very cute! 

 So it has come to that part of my blog where I ask you if this has been helpful or if you have enjoyed read what goes on in and around this fun household its never a dull moment, 

So Miss Mildred and I Miss Squeak would love to hear about any funny snoring stories you have! 

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Miss Mildred Furbaby Friend Sleeps Over

 Hello everyone today I would like to talk about 

Miss Mildred and her furbaby friend sleepover.

So just the other weekend we had the pleasure of looking after the handsome and adorable longhaired chihuahua Benji. What a fun time we all had , Oh did I forget to tell you that 

Miss Mildred really has not made friends with other dog that are not in her pack so this was a very interesting time in our household. 

Miss Mildred and Benji first got to see and interact with each other at a chihuahua playdate and Miss Mildred only warmed up to him while her furbrother George just loved running around with all his new furry friends. Little Miss Mildred was so very shy and timid. I would have never thought that she would be like that as she is the boss of all the other dogs in our pack of 6 furbabys so gee it was strange to she her like this but we stayed with her and she just was so interested with little cute Benji,

Now look at him just so very cute, and he is loving cuddly and so so sweet. The big day arrived and baby Benji was dropped off for the weekend now as things progressed Miss Mildred would run away from the 8mth old furbaby Benji   All he wanted to do was play with her so for the first 3 hours it was like a game of tag in the house I had three dogs running around chasing each other! Bugga me it was crazy and funny at the same time. Whenever the little cuddle bug Benji would come and sit with me on my lap 

Miss Mildred would growl show her teeth and she just was not happy with someone else getting cuddles from her mumma! Then it was bed time and as we have a great games room that is where the three furbabies were tucked in for the night it was with a heavy heart I left them to settle down.

I also thought by leaving them alone together they would sort out the doggie stuff!

And to my amazement hooray!! The Furbabys were now friends and we had three more days to play together so now the two chihuahuas were fast fury friends. At this time Sir George thought he would start to not like the new puppy and when the two furbaby chihuahuas started playing  (play fighting) with growling and barking George  thought they were hurting each other and he would come over to try and sort it out hence, He would try to stand over little baby Benji. 

Miss Mildred is a very vocal chihuahua so even though she wasn't being hurt it was distressing of him to hear it, yet its the same sound she makes when playing with him so gee. It was so much fun to have little Benji for the weekend and 

Miss Mildred got to make a new friend.

I can't wait to look after him again. So have any of you had a similar experience with a new furbaby coming into your home? Please let us know as we would love to hear about it! 

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What specifically are Merle chihuahuas?

Merle chihuahuas are said to be the newest ‘style’ or ‘designer colour’ to gain popularity among chihuahua breeding throughout the past fifteen years, however because of potential health issues, merle chihuahuas are seldom mentioned in credible books about genetic colouring patterns of the breed.  Chocolate and long haired merle chihuahuas also are a rare find, therefore making them more fascinating to people that are more concerned about creating a ‘fashion’ statement.

How does merle breeding work?

The merle gene can change the pigmentation of their base color causing them to possess a lighter coloured spots throughout their coat.  Merles will produce very intriguing and distinctive colored chihuahuas and from time to time can often have blue eyes.  The merle gene is also a dominant gene. This suggests that one parent should be a merle for the gene to be passed on to their offspring. Therefore the gene won't remain dormant for several years then suddenly surface.

Are merle chihuahuas more vulnerable to health issues than other chihuahuas?

The most controversial  and debatable issue with merle chihuahuas is if there exists an increase in potential health issues.  if a breeder doesn't breed responsibly, then there undoubtedly exists an magnified health risk with merle chihuahuas, however if a breeder breeds responsibly and is credible, merle chihuahuas are generally happy and healthy similar to all other chihuahuas.

A breeder doesn't breed responsibly if they mate two purebred merles together, where each parents are merles.  By doing so that they suppose they're strengthening the merle color, however in actual truth they're making a recipe for disaster because the double merle gene will produce chihuahuas with serious health defects that include visual defect, hearing impairment and even severe deformities.

Are there any other health issues in merle chihuahuas?

Sometimes merle chihuahuas are sensitive to daylight when they have the blue eye color, therefore it’s necessary to keep this in mind when outdoors on those bright and sunny days.

So what will all this mean?

Merle chihuahuas are even as cherubic as other chihuahuas. Its  unaccountable breeding practices that cause major health issues in merle chihuahuas. Therefore do your research and make queries if you're considering obtaining a merle chihuahua.  Don’t be afraid to research the breeder.  We’d additionally suggest that you simply think about rescuing or adopting a chihuahua from a shelter because those are the chihuahuas that require you the most!

 Okay so thats a little about the Merle Chihuahua. Miss Mildred and I hope you enjoyed our blog on this subject I really love doing this kind of information blog as while I am  doing my research I learn so much more every time I do so. We would love some ideas on other blogs to do as that would be fantastic.

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