Bowees are such a pain!

To you blugger lady pups who have those pain in the tail bowees in your house - you may understand what I am complaining about. I am not in my "special lady time" right now but mum says it should be in another month or something like that. But sometimes these bowees just don't use their right brains! I thought I had it bad when it was just Maxie. Mum says he has been newt turd since he was 7 months old (that's not very nice to say if you ask me but mum is the boss so I just let her say whatever she wants) but he still has those annoying bowee hormones...whatever those are.

Everyone thinks it's cute when Maxie "flirts" with me & I guess they could be a little bit right. I think he would do anything I tell him to do when he's in the "MOOD". But it doesn't ever stop there. Sometimes I have to really tell him off & that doesn't even work most of the time because quite frankly I'll go & lead him back on until he starts again. This is Maxie flirting with me - waiting for me to give him the "OK" or something...like that would ever happen Maxie...




NOW....mum brought his broffer Marley home & she says they both must have their daddies hormones (they have different birth mums but the same daddy) because now they both are in luff with me! See what I mean? This short video is not for the weak of heart (or for puppies or childrens eyes) so please know this will prubly be TMA **too much action** for some.




See what I have to put up with on the nights when the bowees are feeling their kibble?! It's really crazy! But from one lady pup to another - I quite like feeling like I'm all that & a bag of jerky because HULLO - I IS!!

"Pink? Whatnever"

Mum wanted me to tell all her blugger friends (since I is the smart one after all) that where the new year is almost here and she is berry busy - us five "MChi's" as she puts it - will be taking over this thing called a blug.

Anyway, mum tells me that since it is winter now that my nose is getting some pink on it. Can you believe it? She said some darker Chihuahuas noses change color in the cold weather sometimes but I think she is full of dingle berries or sumthin. As you can see from this pawfect picture she took of me today - I am as handsome as ever. And if I hear mum say one more time that pink is my color (can you believe THAT?) I think I will throw up down the back of her pants...again.

Monday at the Movies - Lovely Winter Walk

Ahhh, Maine happened to be blessed on this 28th day of December with 40 some odd degree weather! Seeing as it has been too cold/snowy for taking the Chi's out walking for some time now, we jumped at the opportunity good ole Mother Nature provided us with. Considering it has been so long the Chi's really did a fantistic job at staying somewhat in order...especially being walked by 9yo Ivy. Marley, seeing as he has only had a handful of chances to walk since we've had him because of weather was a little focused on me when Ivy walked him but otherwise he did fantastic!

It is a long video so watch at your own leisure & I hope you enjoy! :o)

A Twist to Gift Wrap...

Before digging into my wrapping this morning I thought I'd put a little different use to our gift wrap..... hehehe

An Unlikely Pair?

I'd like to say my Chi's are kitty friendly. I do think the possibility is there. However, one of our two cats (Flower) has taken it upon herself to hiss & scratch at the Chi's every time they get close to sniff. I think it is a case of jealousy at the highest as far as Flower goes. Flower never had a problem with our big dog - maybe she lets the lack of size of the Chi's get to her head, I don't know.

Her sister, Shoe (yes, that is her name!) is a bit more friendly. She'll allow them to sniff & if the mood strikes her she'll put her head down in hopes of being massaged by the sniffing of the pups. Being as they are sisters & look a LOT alike - I think the pups sometimes get confused with what cat they chase out the doggy door. Yes, they chase them out the doggy door & force the cats up & over the 6' high door...or to squeeze in between the siding of the house & the wall of the enclosure - I haven't quite figured out which yet. Poor Shoe I think takes the blame for Flowers unpleasantness. But if Matilda see's either by "her" potty area she takes it upon herself to chase & SCREAM at them until they leave. It's quite the noise to say the least.

We've been in the single digits the past few days so the cats, who normally spend 99% of their time outside, have been hanging out inside. Today Shoe decided to try to get a bit "comfortable" with Maxwell & Maribelle who were napping on the back of the chair. As you may notice, Maxwell is not in the following photos. Once he realized there was a **gasp** cat next to him he slowly & quietly crept away stopping & glaring at the cat every couple steps with a VERY disgusted look on his face. It was pretty funny.

I was able to capture Maribelle's reaction...


Zzzzzzzzzzz....


Uhm, what-chu think you are doing cat?



Are you the nice kitty?



I still not sure 'bout this scenario.



But I guess if I sleep with one eye open.......

Not so Wordless Wednesday

Baby M has had his first 2 nights at "work" visiting with residents of the Assisted Living Facility where I work. I thought I'd start Marley early bringing him in & introducing him to staff & residents. Continue on the socialization I don't have much time for these day...so it's a win/win!

What can I say other than he has melted EVERYONE'S hearts that has met him! He is so mellow & kissy. Granted, when I leave him with anyone to go tend to my residents he looks for me & gives the occassional cry but that is something that needs working on anyway.

I would LOVE to have one of my pups as a therapy dog & so far Mr Marleys temperment has shown this goal to be well within reach - YAY!! Here are a couple cell pics from last nights visit.





"I don't know what you are talking about but I think you're a nice lady"

Time for School!

This morning called for a run to a preschool I do photos for & I thought it would be a good opportunity of socialization for Mr. Marley. I fully understand how important socialization is for puppies & while M #5 has been out several times we've been so crazy busy I've not gotten him out as much as I'd like. I was pleasantly surprised at how receptive he was to the children (2-4 year olds) and how many kisses he offered to them! He stayed in my lap & as the kids bent down to see him he'd lap them all over their nose & lips. They thought it was hysterical but I couldn't help but ask the kids, "what would mom say if they saw him kissing you on the lips??". hehe

I'm so happy he has so far kept the happy go lucky personality that his mom has & I hope he continues to do so. At over 13 week he has surpassed the age when my 11 week old Matilda began showing her teeth & nipping at people who tried to touch her. Even with extensive socialization, especially after she began to display that behavior (she was taken out several times a week for months), she has never completely gotten over her fear of stranger contact but as I've blogged about in the recent months, it has gotten a bit better for her.

I did not have my camera with me at the preschool but I leave you with 2 cell phone snaps of Marley's preschool experience. I hope to take him back again so he can continue to see the smaller children & see they will not, in fact, eat him....as I undestand many Chi's believe. ;o)

Wordless Wednesday - Favorite Spot on a Snowy Wednesday

Monday at the Movies - Courtesy of my 9yo daughter

As I was going to upload yet another play time video for todays Monday at the movies, I notice a video I didn't recognize. Upon watching it I realized that while I was sleeping after work yesterday (and dad & big sis went to a handbell concert), Ivy had taken it upon herself to have a "puppy photo day" down in my studio. Rather than take still pictures she video taped a few movies. Here is the first one...

For all the people who wonder how I get the pups to all sit still together - this will prove how easy they make it for me! LOL They're happy just sitting there, looking around & waiting to see what comes next. hehe Enjoy!

(please excuse my messy photo studio! note to self: must better organize my props LOL)

First Snow...

...and it was the first time the pups seemed to enjoy it! Maybe because it was warm out in the afternoon (even though then the snow was melting) - even Matilda disappeared for 5 minutes out back sniffing around. The other 4 pups stayed close to me & close to the only grass showing due to the snowman that was made.

"What is this stuff? Lets just pee all over it..."



"I'm really not sure about this..."



"Think we can make it to that black stuff over there?"



"I don't know but I'm gonna make a run for it!!!"



"Me too!! Wa-hooooooooooo!!"



"Nope, too cold for my sensitive toes."



"Maybe it will be safe to go this way..."



"This is really fun!"



"Yeah, but I'm coming back so I can go warm up inside."

Flying Santa

Marley went on a little outting with us today. We went to the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse to watch Santa Claus ride in on the helicoptor! There were loads of people there & a couple other dogs. Marley, with the exception of when we first got there (when he sniffed around in the grass a bit), stayed in my carrier all bundled up & wrapped in a fluffy blanket. He was so content & comfy & gave the occassional kiss to passer byers that happened to notice him in his camouflage of blanket. We also got stopped by the local press who snapped a picture of us & took down our names & such - wonderful!

At any rate - here are a few cell pics we managed to snap through out the event.

Marley looks huge in this pic...I swear he is 3lbs of HEAD! hehe

We're.....getting.....closer!!

The ears that is. At least...I think! They're going up so gradually sometimes I think I'm just imagining it. With all the folds in his ears I'm still skeptical they'll go completely up. (though he IS only 12 weeks & I know of pups taking up to 7-8 months before their ears go completely up) I've even considered taping those crazy ears. LOL Yes, I'm a crazy "perky ear" fanatic. Plus Milo is our special floppy eared guy & I'd really like to keep it that way. Of course, if Marley ends up the same I'll love him just as much. I just really like perkies!! (yeah yeah, picky picky picky!!)




"Come on mum, stop waking me up - I'm trying to sleep!"



"Thank you!!"

Happy 2nd Birthday Milo!!

Today is Milo's 2nd birthday. I can't believe my oldest Chi is 2 already. It seems like we just got him yet it seems like he's always been apart of our family. We love this little guy & his funny, "hard to get" attitude that he has toward dad. We love how lazy he is & how he has what we lovingly call a "chunky butt". We love how loving & protective he is of our human kids. We just love him to pieces!!

Milo has been on a "diet" for some time so today we let him splurge a little from his usual EVO kibble. I made up some rice, hamburger, green beans & added a little kibble. He was right in his glory! We gave the other pups a little as well & they were all out of sorts trying to steal from one another & everything. Usually they know to eat from their bowls & their bowls only but tonight they couldn't resist! hehe

Here is my sweet little Milo on his 2nd bithday - just as cute as ever!

Not so wordless Wednesday

I feel that I must explain these 2 photos in order for them to have any significance. If you know Matilda or have been following my blog for a while you will know she is a very "flighty" Chi. Despite my extensive socialization, puppy kindergarten class, etc when she was young she has always had an aversion to strangers. She won't attack or bark at them (unless they come into "her" home in which case she will bark as if to alarm us there are "intruders" but quickly quiets) but she will not allow but a couple close family members touch her. Even some people she see's often she will not allow to touch her. She just jumps right away at any sign of them showing interest in her. She will sometimes want to play with people & play "keep away" with a toy or "fetch" with them if they have been here for a while. But still won't let them touch her. It tells me she likes being around people but is just very untrusting of the physical contact.

Anyway, one of my human daughters had a friend over who has never been here before & within an hour Matilda was allowing the friend to pat her! I was so proud of Matilda & had to capture it on "film". hehe