| FAQ : LOCATION, PRICE OF PUPS, GOOD WITH CHILDREN ? , DELIVERY FEES, OPEN MOLERA , HYPOGLYCEMIA STATEMENT |
| ARE CHIHUAHUA'S GOOD WITH CHILDREN |
Parents must teach their children the proper way to handle a small Chihuahua so that he or
she feels secure in their (two) arms. Chihuahuas do not like to be carried with one hand
and dangled from a child’s arm.
Teach your child also to play with young puppies on the floor to reduce the risk of them
falling from furniture. It does not take a very long fall to snap a small puppy’s leg into.
Encourage your child to let the puppy have adequate naptime. Young puppies sleep 75%
of the time, they would not do this if their little bodies did not tell them they needed to.
Over exertion of a small Chihuahua can cause low blood sugar to occur. Teach children to
be careful, responsible new best friends with their new puppy and they will have an
unforgettable friend for life.
she feels secure in their (two) arms. Chihuahuas do not like to be carried with one hand
and dangled from a child’s arm.
Teach your child also to play with young puppies on the floor to reduce the risk of them
falling from furniture. It does not take a very long fall to snap a small puppy’s leg into.
Encourage your child to let the puppy have adequate naptime. Young puppies sleep 75%
of the time, they would not do this if their little bodies did not tell them they needed to.
Over exertion of a small Chihuahua can cause low blood sugar to occur. Teach children to
be careful, responsible new best friends with their new puppy and they will have an
unforgettable friend for life.
| OPEN MOLERA / FONTANEL |
It is important for New-Comers to the Breed to understand, that though not every
Chihuahua will have an open fontanel, that indeed many of them will. Do not let this alarm
you. I assure you that this is perfectly normal.
Unfortunately, some veterinarians are not familiar with or aware that the molera is common
among the Chihuahua Breed.
Though a veterinarian may be highly educated and qualified in the (medical field) treatment
of animals, this does not necessarily mean they are familiar with every aspect
(characteristic) of the Chihuahua Breed or any other Breed for that matter. Why should they
be?
For most common procedures, the physical appearance of a dog does not necessarily
determine how they should medically be treated. Unless you are lucky enough to find a
veterinarian that is Chihuahua owners themselves, I honestly doubt if they will be able to
tell you, what the maximum weight standard is for the breed or what degree (angle) their
ears, should be held at when standing in an alert position. The same holds true for the
presence of the molera.
Unfortunately, there are still some veterinarians today, which truely misdiagnose this
breed. Through their concern over the (soft spot) opening in the head, they will often
suggest to the new puppy owner that their puppy has a condition known as hydrocephalus
(water on the brain).
This has caused many (pet owners) new-comers to the breed a tremendous amount of
unnecessary worries and tears. There is nothing like taking your new puppy to the vet for
the first time. To be told, they have something wrong is devastating for the new puppy
owner.
The concern over this issue is such that the Chihuahua Club of America has written an
article to enlighten and educated the new Chihuahua owner.
http://www.chihuahuaclubofamerica.com/molera
Chihuahua will have an open fontanel, that indeed many of them will. Do not let this alarm
you. I assure you that this is perfectly normal.
Unfortunately, some veterinarians are not familiar with or aware that the molera is common
among the Chihuahua Breed.
Though a veterinarian may be highly educated and qualified in the (medical field) treatment
of animals, this does not necessarily mean they are familiar with every aspect
(characteristic) of the Chihuahua Breed or any other Breed for that matter. Why should they
be?
For most common procedures, the physical appearance of a dog does not necessarily
determine how they should medically be treated. Unless you are lucky enough to find a
veterinarian that is Chihuahua owners themselves, I honestly doubt if they will be able to
tell you, what the maximum weight standard is for the breed or what degree (angle) their
ears, should be held at when standing in an alert position. The same holds true for the
presence of the molera.
Unfortunately, there are still some veterinarians today, which truely misdiagnose this
breed. Through their concern over the (soft spot) opening in the head, they will often
suggest to the new puppy owner that their puppy has a condition known as hydrocephalus
(water on the brain).
This has caused many (pet owners) new-comers to the breed a tremendous amount of
unnecessary worries and tears. There is nothing like taking your new puppy to the vet for
the first time. To be told, they have something wrong is devastating for the new puppy
owner.
The concern over this issue is such that the Chihuahua Club of America has written an
article to enlighten and educated the new Chihuahua owner.
http://www.chihuahuaclubofamerica.com/molera
| HYPOGLYCEMIA STATEMENT |
This is a central nervous system disorder caused by low sugar. It occurs mainly in Toy
breeds between six and twelve weeks of age. Often it is precipitated by stress.
The first signs are those of listlessness and depression. They are followed by muscular
weakness, tremors (especially in the facial muscles) and later convulsions, coma and death.
The entire sequence is not always seen. The dog may appear to be depressed or may be
weak, wobbly and jerky; or the puppy may be found in a coma.
Hypoglycemia can occur without warning when a puppy is placed in a new home, or while
being shipped. It might appear after a puppy misses a meal, chills, becomes exhausted from
too much playing or has a digestive upset. These upsets place an added strain on the
energy reserves of the liver and bring on symptoms (if the dog is susceptible).
Puppies that are weaned on rice and hamburger are more likely to develop hypoglycemia.
Their diet is deficient in certain ingredients needed to sustain the liver.
A similar condition occurs in adult hunting dogs when hunting. Care should be taken to
feed these dogs before hunting and increase the protein in their diet.
Treatment is directed at restoring blood levels of glucose. Begin at once. Prolonged or
repeated attacks can cause permanent damage to the brain. If a puppy is awake, give Karo
syrup, honey or sugar in water by mouth. You should begin to see improvement in thirty
minutes. When unconscious, a puppy will have to be given a dextrose solution
intravenously. It may be necessary to treat for swelling of the brain. A veterinarian should
be called at once.
Prevent recurrent attacks by feeding a high-quality kibble diet and add to it sugar, syrup or
honey. See that the puppy eats at least every eight hours and receives a daily vitamin.
Breeders should wean puppies on a balanced diet. Food supplements should not exceed
10 percent of the total ration. Owners of Toy puppies should not overtire them or allow
them to chill.
A condition exists in which hypoglycemia is persistent of periodic. It is caused by an
enzyme deficiency and is not responsive to treatment.
*Taken from the Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook by the Authors,
Delbert G. Carlson, D.V.M. and James M. Giffin, M.D.
breeds between six and twelve weeks of age. Often it is precipitated by stress.
The first signs are those of listlessness and depression. They are followed by muscular
weakness, tremors (especially in the facial muscles) and later convulsions, coma and death.
The entire sequence is not always seen. The dog may appear to be depressed or may be
weak, wobbly and jerky; or the puppy may be found in a coma.
Hypoglycemia can occur without warning when a puppy is placed in a new home, or while
being shipped. It might appear after a puppy misses a meal, chills, becomes exhausted from
too much playing or has a digestive upset. These upsets place an added strain on the
energy reserves of the liver and bring on symptoms (if the dog is susceptible).
Puppies that are weaned on rice and hamburger are more likely to develop hypoglycemia.
Their diet is deficient in certain ingredients needed to sustain the liver.
A similar condition occurs in adult hunting dogs when hunting. Care should be taken to
feed these dogs before hunting and increase the protein in their diet.
Treatment is directed at restoring blood levels of glucose. Begin at once. Prolonged or
repeated attacks can cause permanent damage to the brain. If a puppy is awake, give Karo
syrup, honey or sugar in water by mouth. You should begin to see improvement in thirty
minutes. When unconscious, a puppy will have to be given a dextrose solution
intravenously. It may be necessary to treat for swelling of the brain. A veterinarian should
be called at once.
Prevent recurrent attacks by feeding a high-quality kibble diet and add to it sugar, syrup or
honey. See that the puppy eats at least every eight hours and receives a daily vitamin.
Breeders should wean puppies on a balanced diet. Food supplements should not exceed
10 percent of the total ration. Owners of Toy puppies should not overtire them or allow
them to chill.
A condition exists in which hypoglycemia is persistent of periodic. It is caused by an
enzyme deficiency and is not responsive to treatment.
*Taken from the Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook by the Authors,
Delbert G. Carlson, D.V.M. and James M. Giffin, M.D.
| PRICE OF PUPPIES |
The price of our pups are based on an average of $300.00 to $800.00, depending on their
quality and size. Puppies that we suspect to have a high show potential or are
exceptionally small in size are priced accordingly- $1000.00 - $2000.00. The very tiny pups
normally have to stay with us longer depending on how well they are progressing without
mom feeding them. Therefore prices may increase due to the additional vaccinations,
wormers and feed that will need to be supplied. "These are the pups many people like to
label as "Teacup Chihuahuas." We prefer to call them what they are, Very Tiny Chihuahuas!
quality and size. Puppies that we suspect to have a high show potential or are
exceptionally small in size are priced accordingly- $1000.00 - $2000.00. The very tiny pups
normally have to stay with us longer depending on how well they are progressing without
mom feeding them. Therefore prices may increase due to the additional vaccinations,
wormers and feed that will need to be supplied. "These are the pups many people like to
label as "Teacup Chihuahuas." We prefer to call them what they are, Very Tiny Chihuahuas!
Cost For Travel Time Is: (Prices subject to change- With gas price increases)
3 Hours one way- 6 Hrs. Round trip is: $225.00
4 Hours one way- 8 Hrs. Round trip is: $300.00
5 Hours one way- 10 Hrs. Round trip is: $375.00
6 Hours one way- 12 Hrs. Round trip is: $450.00
3 Hours one way- 6 Hrs. Round trip is: $225.00
4 Hours one way- 8 Hrs. Round trip is: $300.00
5 Hours one way- 10 Hrs. Round trip is: $375.00
6 Hours one way- 12 Hrs. Round trip is: $450.00
Shipping may be available to certain areas- by using Cont. OR Delta airlines .
The fee's for shipping by air are 300.00 ( this may increase with gas prices).
Shipping is only available during times of the year where the temperature
does not exceed 85 degrees and no lower than 45 degrees.
I AM LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PART OF GEORGIA.
APROX. 1 HOUR WEST OF BRUNSWHICK
APROX. 1 1/2 HOURS EAST OF TIFTON
APROX. 1 1/2 HOURS SOUTH OF SAVANNAH
APROX. 1 1/2 HOURS NORTH OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
I PERFER THAT THE PUPPY BE PICKED UP IN PERSON AT MY HOME.
OCCASIONALLY I MAY HAVE TIME TO MEET SOMEONE PART OF THE WAY
FROM THE LOCATIONS LISTED ABOVE FOR A LITTLE EXTRA TO COVER MY
GAS.
APROX. 1 HOUR WEST OF BRUNSWHICK
APROX. 1 1/2 HOURS EAST OF TIFTON
APROX. 1 1/2 HOURS SOUTH OF SAVANNAH
APROX. 1 1/2 HOURS NORTH OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
I PERFER THAT THE PUPPY BE PICKED UP IN PERSON AT MY HOME.
OCCASIONALLY I MAY HAVE TIME TO MEET SOMEONE PART OF THE WAY
FROM THE LOCATIONS LISTED ABOVE FOR A LITTLE EXTRA TO COVER MY
GAS.
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