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Magazine for Chihuahuas & Their People
VET EXPERT: Dr. Mascola. Ask The Animal Whisperer: Kim Malonie.
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CHIHUAHUA Connection is published 6 times per year and is distributed through subscription for an annual fee of $21.95. Foreign subscriptions are $35.95. (Canada/Mexico $29.95). Make checks payable in U.S. Dollars to Chihuahua Connection; PO Box 579, Old Lyme, CT 06371. Advertising Rates: Please contact us for current advertising rates: ChihuahuaConnection@gmail.com, 860-237-5254, www.ChihuahuaConnection.com. Submissions: Photos, stories about readers’ dogs, events, tips, Chihuahua news, articles, obituaries, poems, birthdays, announcements and other Chihuahua related topics are welcome. Please send a SASE with photos to ensure return. Advertising & Submission Deadlines: Jan/Feb issue: Nov 15, Mar/Apr issue: Jan 15, May/Jun issue: Mar 15, July/Aug issue: May 15, Sept/Oct issue: July 15, Nov/Dec Holiday issue: Sept 15. Subscription Deadlines: Jan/Feb issue: Dec 1, Mar/Apr issue: Feb 1, May/Jun issue: Apr 1, July/Aug issue: Jun 1, Sept/Oct issue: Aug 1, Nov/Dec issue: Oct 1. Back issues can be ordered at a cost of $10 per copy. Content of the articles or advertisements in this publication do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or opinions of the editor or publisher. We reserve the right to edit any submissions and to refuse any submissions or advertising at our discretion. We are not responsible for copy submitted illegally or containing errors. Published by Chihuahua Connection, LLC. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means: electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher or editor. Individual copyrights may be held by contributing writers, photographers and artists; please consult the editor for more information. For more information on Chihuahua Connection visit www.ChihuahuaConnection.com.
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SPECIAL Birthday Wishes. Feds Ignored Repeat Violations at Puppy Mills. By Mary Clare Jalonick. dogs in party hats: Contest. rainbow bridge: Special Goodbyes. Bonkers Around The World. CHIHUAHUAS ARE BETTER THAN FACELIFTS PART 16: Downward Facing Prada. Short Story By Teri Wilson. 13th Annual Cinco de Mayo. By Beth Lockhart. DOLLY ANN, Canine Therapist. By Debra J. White. 5-Minute Puppy Tips. By Marilyn Marks. A Vet’s Perspective: Allergy Management through Antioxidants & Digestive Support. By Jack Grogan, CN. dOG SHOW RESULTS. EVENTS: Upcoming Chihuahua Specialty AKC Dog Shows. BRAG BOOK: Pictures From Our Readers. SHOPPING ideas.
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Ask The Vet Dear Dr. Mascola, My Chihuahua will occasionally scoot or drag her rear end on the carpet or even outside in the grass. What is she doing? Should I be worried that she has worms? Thanks, Linda Dear Linda, Thanks for the question. There are 3 typical possibilities for your Chihuahua scooting. The first is parasites. A parasite may be irritating, causing your pooch to rub on his bottom to try to relieve the itch. Your veterinarian can run a fecal flotation test, looking for parasites and the treatment would be deworming for the specific parasite. Another reason dogs scoot on their bottom is to relieve the pressure from impacted anal glands. Every dog has two anal glands on either side of their
Ask The Animal Whisperer Hi everyone it is the dogs’ turn to have a “voice”! This is the time when most children, students and adults alike will soon be going back to school, college or having some sort of life change. You may not look at it that way but when most people have had their different routines over the course of the summer then comes along the beautiful autumn and once again the routines change for us dogs. I know you may not think it is that big of a deal for Chihuahuas but remember, when you spend a lot of time with us all summer, playing, being with you, chasing the children, being held by you, being loved by you, enjoying your company, snuggling, cuddling and being petted by you, oh what wondrous moments we are enjoying. Then everything changes in autumn. People are now doing different things and they no longer have as much time to be spent with us, and we start to feel very sad. We also notice that people now seem less carefree and more serious in their mannerisms. Sometimes it makes us wonder, did we do something wrong to bring about this complete change in you? After having such a wonderful time with happy fun filled moments spent together, most of us now feel a depression and sadness that envelops our hearts and our minds. So perhaps we can offer a suggestion to you; it will be easier for us if during the last couple of weeks before the autumn (September) comes if you could gradually wean the time we are spending with you down the to actual time when school starts and/or life changes again; that way it won’t be as hard for us when all the attention we were getting just suddenly drops off to a minimum. Doing this will lesson our Separation www.ChihuahuaConnection.com
anal opening. The glands usually empty on their own every time dogs have a bowel movement. If the glands get blocked and too full, they become very irritated. Anal glands can be “expressed” (emptied) by your veterinarian in a simple 5 minute procedure done while your dog is awake. The last consideration for scooting is allergies. Some dogs get very itchy bottoms in addition to other areas on their bodies (eyes, ears, face and feet), if they suffer from allergies. It may be an allergy to a type of food or food additive or an inhalant allergy like pollen, grass, trees, mold or dust. A veterinarian should examine your dog and discuss these possibilities with you and lay out the options for testing and treatment options based on the test results. Good Luck, Dr. Mascola
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Anxiety levels. Don’t forget to tell us and explain things to us, we do understand everything you are saying. Some people don’t think we do, but we assure you we really do, we just don’t have a physical voice to tell you and thank you for your words - whether they be spoken out loud or in your minds.” Here are a few bach flower remedies (you can find these in Health Stores) that will help us with the changes are honeysuckle for adjustment to present circumstances and restores adjustment to present circumstances. Walnut restores the ability to adapt change. Agrimony is for anxiety either mental or physical suffering, digestive upsets, urination or defecation. The Bach Flower remedies are available at most health stores or online. There are combination Bailey Flower Essences that work very well. These are: Tranquility to calm our nerves and settle us down, sadness and loneliness we may be experiencing; Fears if we are afraid of new changes; and Depression and Despair if we cannot seem to pull ourselves out of a rut. These remedies are also great for people too! You can purchase the Bailey Essences online at www.baileyessences.com. Use 3 drops (or as suggested from these companies) in a water bowl or on a small amount of food 3 x day for approx. 2-3 weeks. We hope everyone has had a fantastic summer. Remember to hug your Chihuahua often, keep smiling and keep the love in your hearts for us because we have unconditional love for you! ~Your friends Buddy the Bichon, Foxy the Chihuahua and Teddy the Shihtz Zu. We love writing our own articles whoo hoo!) Love & laughter, Kim Malonie www.animalwhisper.com; 905-342-9333 Send your questions to Kim Malonie ~ The Animal Whisperer® by emailing them to ChihuahuaConnection@ gmail.com or mailing them to Chihuahua Connection, PO Box 579, Old Lyme, CT 06371.
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Purina Walk of Champions Paves the Way to a Healthier Future for Dogs
St. Louis, Missouri - A brick walkway honoring dogs that have earned titles in any canine sport will pave the way to the new Purina Event Center and also help support the Canine Health Foundation. The Purina Walk of Champions contains about 4,000 bricks leading to the entrance of the world-class, multimillion-dollar indoor facility, which opens this fall at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, MO. The Event Center will host all-breed dog shows, national specialties, agility and obedience trials. “The engraved brick pavers that make up the Purina Walk of Champions are a wonderful way to pay tribute to a special dog,” said Cindy Vogels, chairwoman of the Canine Health Foundation. “The gesture extends not only to your own dogs but to dogs everywhere through support of canine health research.” Owners may purchase bricks in their dogs’ honor by providing $100, of which $70 is a tax-deductible donation, to the Canine Health Foundation. The largest nonprofit organization that funds health research exclusively for canines, the Canine Health Foundation has awarded nearly $24 million since 1995 to support canine health research at veterinary schools and research institutions worldwide. Ann Viklund, Purina Director of Conformation, Sporting and Breeder Marketing, said, “We are pleased to offer this opportunity to the dog fancy. The Walk of Champions will be noticed by all who visit the Purina Event Center. It provides a way of commemorating special dogs forever.” Since 1997, Purina and the Canine Health Foundation have worked together to support canine health studies that will benefit dogs and those who love them. Many ground-breaking discoveries and collaborations have taken place in many areas of canine health and genetics because of the liaison. For information about purchasing a brick on the Purina Walk of Champions, please visit http://support.caninehealthfoundation.org/bricks. You may also contact Erica Kitchen, Director of Development, Canine Health Foundation, at 888-682-9696 or enk@caninehealthfoundation.org. A grand opening for the 84,000-squarefoot Purina Event Center is planned for August. The custom-made facility offers numerous amenities, including a 45,000square-foot main exhibition hall with special padded flooring, a 13,500-square-foot benching and grooming area, and a dog bathing room with stainless-steel tubs and skid-resistant coated concrete flooring.
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The Purina Walk of Champions leading to the new Purina Event Center. Owners who buy bricks in their dogs’ honor help support the Canine Health Foundation.
Other features are the first-floor Checkers Café and a second-floor conference room that overlooks the competition area below. A nearby service center building will provide an examination room for health clinics, two additional stainless-steel dog bathing tubs, rest rooms with showers, and a kitchenette that is handy to an outside pavilion. Fullservice recreational vehicle hookups and free parking are available as well. A longtime supporter of the dog fancy, Purina has hosted outdoor dog shows and sporting events at Purina Farms for 15 years. The Event Center will complement existing venues for outdoor dog shows, lure coursing, agility, obedience, herding, and earthdog trials. Purina Farms is located about one hour from downtown St. Louis and the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. “We are proud to offer this state-of-theart facility to the dog fancy to hold their events,” said Brock Fitzgerald, Director of Purina Farms. “We have always worked hard to ensure that clubs had everything they need for the best event possible. Now, with the new Purina Event Center, we are taking dog shows to a new level.” For information about the Purina Event Center, please visit www.purinaproclub.com/eventcenter?dcmp=iclpur-evt%20center. Please contact Brock Fitzgerald, Director of Purina Farms, at 888-688-7387 or brock.fitzgerald@purina. nestle.com for information about reserving the facility, Nestlé Purina PetCare promotes responsible pet care, community involvement and the positive bond between people and pets. A premier global manufacturer of pet products, Nestlé Purina is part of Switzerland-based Nestlé-S.A., the world’s largest food company.
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CT’s Classic Chihuahua & Top Dog Competition I had been planning for a couple of months for CT’s Classic & Top Dog Competition. I was preparing what Beanie would wear and how it would go with my 3-year-old Kylie’s dress. I was fortunate enough to have Tammy Peace, doggy fashion designer, create a custom dress for Beanie. I planned all the way down to the matching nail polish, what collar/leash set to bring, how Kylie was to look like a little princess, complete with crown, gloves, necklace and earrings. The morning of the event I was ready. I had my usual anie Kylie & Be feeling of forgetting something but I checked my list one last time and out the door I went. It’s about an hour’s drive to Wolcott, CT where the event was held at the Woodtick Recreation Center. About halfway there I just about put the brakes on right on the highway as I realized - I forgot the dogs! Luckily my husband was heading up in just a couple of hours so he was able to bring them along! They were late arrivals but were there in time for the pageant we had been looking forward to. Luckily the start of my day wasn’t a reflection of the overall success of the event, as it went perfectly! The weather couldn’t have been better - sunny and warm, hot even! It brought out Chihuahua and dog lovers from all over the state and beyond. They were dressed to impress, ready to compete in the
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anticipated pageant. The event brought food, vendors and good company as well as entertainment. The competition required dogs and owners to strut their stuff in categories such as: Talent, Photogenic, and the soon to be famous, Ruff Ruff Runway Competition. One of our long time subscribers, Fawn Frazer, was there with Mimzy, now better known as “Tiny”, in her must have Children’s book “Tiny and His Big Adventures”. Fawn and Mimzy were busy all day autographing books for young and Gracie from Waterbury won old, canine and hu- Connecticut’s Classic Chihuaman. The crowd had hua. She lives with Lisa & John the pleasure of hearing Fawn read di- Bellemare. rectly from her story, which is a wonderful way of teaching children the importance of care and love for little dogs. The day’s events were fun, but they also supported some great causes. Stacy Perrone-Petta, the event’s organizer and former Miss CT/America 1996, put a lot of time and effort into this great event and generously donated portioned proceeds to Yankee Chihuahua Rescue, Miss Greater Waterbury Scholarship Program and A.R.F. (Animal Rescue Foundation) of Terryville, CT. If you missed the event this year, mark your calendars for May 1, 2011, and join us for the 2nd Annual CT’s Classic Chihuahua & Top Dog Competition at Woodtick Recreation Center, 201 Nichols Rd., Wolcott, CT. For more information visit www.CTChihuahuaTopDog.com.
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Kashmere was born on August 2, 2003. I haven’t had her very long but she has become my little sweetheart, I pray we have MANY Many years together. ~Sheila Brown
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Bonkers’ birthday is July 9th [he’ll be 3]. Bonker s is from the Gravesend se ction of Brooklyn in N.Y. ~Steven Tedaldi & Ricky Zia
My beautiful girl, Isis, is a puppy mill rescue. She was a gift from my husband just two weeks before he unexpectedly passed away. Since her real birth date is unknown we honor her Daddy and celebrate it on his birthday, August 21st. This year she will be 2 years old. I love you baby girl! ~Ginger, Western NY
Monster will be 5 years old on June 19. Happy birthday my baby boy! I love you! ~ Lorena Gorum, San Marcos, TX
Shimmer will celebrate her 6th birthday on August 4. She is our little love bug. ~Kelli Giles
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Here’s my little girl Bella. She was born on the 4th of July two years ago. I love her with all my heart. She is the happiest little dog ever. Happy 2nd Birthday my Bella!! ~LoriAnn Schroeder, Macomb, MI
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Washington - Federal investigators have uncovered grisly conditions at puppy mills around the country where dogs were infested with ticks, living with gaping wounds and in pools of feces, according to a disturbing new report that placed the blame on lax enforcement. Investigators say the Department of Agriculture agency in charge of enforcing the Animal Welfare Act often ignores repeat violations, waives penalties and doesn’t adequately document inhumane treatment of dogs. In one case cited by the department’s inspector general, 27 dogs died at an Oklahoma breeding facility after inspectors had visited the facility several times and cited it for violations. The review, conducted from 2006 to 2008, found that more than half of those large kennels, known as puppy mills, already cited for violations had flouted the law again. The report recommends that the animal-care unit at the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service immediately confiscate animals that are dying or seriously suffering and better train its inspectors to document, report and penalize wrongdoing. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Tuesday that the department takes the report seriously and will move immediately to improve enforcement, penalties and inspector training. He noted the investigation was conducted before his time in office and called it troubling. “USDA will reinforce its efforts under its animal-welfare responsibilities, including tougher penalties for repeat offenders and greater consistent action to strongly enforce the law,” he said. The investigators visited 68 dog breeders and dog brokers in eight states that had been cited for at least one violation in the previous three years. On those visits, they found that first-time violators were rarely penalized, even for more serious violations, and repeat offenders were often let off the hook as well. The agency also gave some breeders a second chance to correct their actions even when they found animals CHIHUAHUA Connection
dying or suffering, delaying confiscation of the animals. The agency placed too much emphasis on educating the violators instead of penalizing them, the report added. “The agency believed that compliance achieved through education and cooperation would result in long-term dealer compliance and, accordingly, it chose to take little or no enforcement action against most violators,” the report said. In the case of the Oklahoma breeding facility where 27 dogs died, the breeder had been cited for 29 violations, including nine repeated violations, from February 2006 to January 2007. The inspector returned in November 2007 before any enforcement action had taken place, according to the report, and found five dead dogs and “other starving dogs that had resorted to cannibalism.” Despite these conditions, the inspectors did not immediately confiscate the surviving dogs and, the report says, 22 additional dogs died before the breeder’s license was revoked. The inspector general also noted that some large breeders circumvent the law by selling dogs over the Internet. Inspectors said they identified 112 breeders in the eight states they monitored that were not licensed by USDA and thus not eligible for inspections. Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States, said the report confirms what animal-rights groups have been charging for years. “Enforcement is flaccid, the laws are weak and reform needs to happen,” he said. “We have long criticized having the animal-welfare enforcement functions within a bureaucracy dedicated to promoting American agriculture. There’s a built-in conflict of interest.” Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and David Vitter, R-La., said Tuesday that they are introducing legislation to close the loophole in the law that allows breeders to operate online. Both senators said they will work with the USDA to ensure changes are made throughout the agency. July/Aug 2010
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Chu Chu-You left far too soon and your presence is missed beyond words. We can only imagine that you went to be with Chiquita and the two of you are having a fiesta in heaven. As your momma Lisa says: “I will never love again as much as I loved Chu!” You are the quintessential example of why everyone should rescue a pet. Rest well pretty girl and Mucho Amor! ~Love, Renee & Brian, Killingworth, CT
On Friday May 7 we lost our little sweetheart, Roxy. She was my son Josh’s baby and the most gentle soul you could ever meet. It’s amazing how something so small can capture so many peoples hearts! Everybody, people or animal, who met her, loved her. She was the princess in the house and on walks she directed which way she would take you and her brothers. She was with us only eight years and we loved every minute. The love Roxy had for my son was something you could not imagine. It seemed her only mission here was to please her daddy. The bond between them was unbelievable. She is missed terribly by us all including her brothers. Even though our hearts are broken we take some comfort knowing her soul is in a better place and she’s waiting for her daddy just this side of heaven at a place called rainbow bridge. ~Gabrielle Henderson
Bonkers Around The World Bonkers visits Bora Bora, Tahiti. Can you guess where Bonkers will show up next? Bonkers, of Brooklyn, NY is sharing his World travels with his fellow Chihuahua friends! With a little help from his owners (and Photoshop) 2-year old Bonkers has a wealth of travel photos to share.
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Chihuahuas are Better than Facelifts Part16 Downward Facing Prada What’s a trophy wife to do when she hits middle age and the nest is empty? When Nicole realizes she’ll never find meaning in a life filled with endless trips to the mall and the day spa she has a decision to make. Should she get a facelift... or a dog? Together maybe Nicole and her rescued Chihuahua, Prada, can make a difference in the world. And, naturally, they’ll do it in high fashion style. By Teri Wilson
“Would you look at this?!” Susan throws the latest edition of US Weekly on the center of the bistro table with such force that the breadbasket goes momentarily airborne. Our regular weekly girls’ lunch hasn’t even progressed to the salad stage and already the drama has begun. Lynette and I shoot one another a cautious look. When our friend Susan gets that crazed look in her eyes – the one she has right now – our pet Chihuahuas aren’t the only ones who shiver and quake with fear. “Calm down, Susan,” Lynette says in her most soothing tone. “Look how you’ve frightened poor Vi.” Susan looks down at her lap. Sure enough, her little white Chihuahua, Vi, has stuck her head beneath the crisp linen tablecloth. Only her little doggy hindquarters are visible. “I’m sorry, baby.” Susan scoops Vi into her arms. The tiny dog seems appeased. She gives Susan’s nose a swipe with her little pink tongue. “Mommy just can’t stand it when celebrities tell lies.” “What are you talking about, Susan?” I peer at the magazine’s pages, now flipping in the breeze. We prefer to sit at a www.ChihuahuaConnection.com
table on the outdoor patio, so we can bring our Chihuahuas along. “Who’s lying this time?” I brace myself for another outburst. I have a feeling I know what’s coming. Only one thing can put a fire in Susan’s surgically enhanced eyes like the one that’s burning right now. “Jennifer Aniston,” she huffs, her voice full of righteous indignation. “Jennifer Aniston? A liar?” Lynette says in disbelief. “Are you sure?” I hate to risk being on the receiving end of Susan’s wrath, but I have to agree with Lynette. “Jennifer Aniston? A liar? No way. Has the earth stopped spinning on its axis? What’s next…Angelina’s the good girl now?” I don’t care how many adorable kids she adopts, Angelina will always be the ‘other woman’ in the Jennifer/Brad/Angelina love triangle. At least, according to married women everywhere. Susan runs her fingertips over her lips when she hears Angelina’s name. Oops. I forgot I’m not supposed to mention her in Susan’s presence. She’s liable to run off in desperate search of a collagen injection and leave nothing but a puff of smoke in her wake. “Susan? Hello??” Lynette waves a napkin in front of Susan’s face in order to snap her out of her lip-envy trance. Her long-coated Chihuahua, Charity, swats at the napkin with her dainty paws. Susan shakes her head. “What was I saying?” “You were in the middle of calling Jennifer Aniston a liar.” I point at the magazine. “Oh, yes.” She frowns at the magazine, which sort of makes her lips look thinner. Not that I would ever tell her such a thing. “Look what it says right here.” My gaze follows her finely manicured finger, which is pointing at a photo of Jennifer Aniston in a bikini. “Hey, whatever happened to Jennifer’s dog, Norman?
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Lexie-lu posing as “Prada”. Photo by Gail Hansen. Enhanced by Greg Croad.
He was so cute.” Lynette absentmindedly runs her hand over Charity’s head. “Not as cute as my darling Prada.” Prada beams up at me from her spot on my lap. She was rescued from a horrid puppy mill and may not be considered classically beautiful by some people, but I think she’s perfect. “Focus, you two!” Susan snaps, as Vi makes another dive under the table. I look at the magazine photo again. “I still don’t get it.” “Read the caption.” Susan jams her finger at the small print, right beneath Jennifer’s perfect looking feet. Lynette reads it aloud, “Jennifer Aniston attributes her perfect bikini body to her love of yoga and pilates.” “Ha! Liar!” Susan lets out an ear shattering snort and Prada looks as though she might dive under the table with Vi. “I think she looks great,” I say. “Me, too.” Lynette nods, but I notice she immediately quits nibbling on her bread stick. “I never said she didn’t have the perfect bikini body,” Susan says. “It is perfect. A bit too perfect, if you ask me. There’s no way she got that body from yoga alone. She’s had lipo.” “I don’t know, Susan.” I can’t help but suck in my stomach as I stare at Jennifer’s flat belly. “I’ll bet she has a trainer. And a chef. She probably has a whole team of people that help her look like that.” www.ChihuahuaConnection.com
“Yes, of course. Led by a plastic surgeon!” Susan crosses her arms. I notice she, too, is suddenly avoiding the bread sticks. “Maybe we should try it?” Lynette says. “What? Plastic surgery?” Susan asks with an air of faux innocence. As far as Susan goes, that ship has sailed. “No.” Lynette shakes her head. “Yoga. It might be fun.” “Yoga? As in exercise?” Susan shudders. “Ew.” “I guess it could be fun.” I give a half-hearted shrug. Walking my dog sounds a lot more fun than attempting to bend like a pretzel. (Jennifer Aniston’s perfect body not withstanding.) “Why don’t we talk about something else? Forget Jennifer and her perfect thighs. Don’t we have a movie night coming up?” Susan slams the magazine shut, but I notice no one makes a move toward the breadbasket. Except Prada, who makes a stealthy attempt to crane her little Chihuahua neck long enough to swipe a sourdough roll. After lunch, the six of us – three human and three Chihuahua – agree to reunite at my house next week for our movie night. Prada and I swing by the video store on the way home in search of the perfect DVD. Usually we choose a dog-themed movie. For our inaugural movie night a few months ago, we watched Beverly Hills Chihuahua (of course!). Since then, we’ve made our way through both Legally Blonde installments, starring sweet little Bruiser Woods. I can’t help but wonder if I’ll be lucky enough to find
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another Chihuahua movie. Prada dangles from my shoulder as I browse the aisles at the movie store. She pokes her head out of her Louis Vuitton carrier and looks around contentedly, as always. She’s such a good little companion. I start to skip over the self-improvement section, because obviously, that’s not appropriate for movie night. But Prada lets out a sharp bark when I try to round the corner. “What’s wrong, sweetheart?” I attempt to soothe her with a pat on the head and take another step toward the comedies. But Prada simply won’t have it. She barks again – this time emitting not one, but two, very sharp yaps. This is so unlike my dear Prada, I’m not exactly sure what to do. She usually loves shopping. Other customers are beginning to shoot us dirty looks. “Prada, shhh.” She woofs again, this time a bit quieter, as if she still wants to make her point without getting in trouble. Or causing a scene in a retail establishment, which would obviously be akin to a cardinal sin. This time, my eyes are on her when she barks and I notice she’s staring straight at one of the videos on the shelf. I follow her gaze until I spot what has captured her attention. “Oh my! Prada, this is perfect!” I snatch the DVD off the shelf and head straight to the checkout counter. I decide to keep the video a secret between me and Prada until movie night. As I move the furniture around my living room and get everything ready before Lynette, Charity, Vi and Susan arrive, I gush at Prada. “Won’t they be sooo surprised?” Prada just yawns from the cushion where she is curled in a serene ball on the sofa. She’s playing it cool. Yogi-like, even. When the doorbell finally rings, I let my friends inside. Susan and Lynette chatter away as they enter, and their Chihuahuas prance around the foyer, their little toenails clicking on the tile floor. I greet them with a sly smile, but they don’t appear to notice anything is out of the ordinary. Until we make our way to the living room. “Oh no,” Susan wails, when she sees how the room is prepared for movie night. “Um, Nicole?” Lynette asks warily. “What is going on?” www.ChihuahuaConnection.com
“Movie night!” I clap in excitement and all three Chihuahuas swivel their heads in my direction. “I have the best surprise!” “Are those what I think they are?” Susan’s eyes widen in horror and she points to the three pink, pristine, Juicy Couture yoga mats I have lined up in a neat row in front of the television. “They look like…” Lynette’s voice trails off. “Yoga mats.” I raise my arms in the air. “Surprise!” “It’s movie night. And you want us to…” Susan nearly chokes on her next word. “Exercise?” “Really? You want us to do yoga?” Lynette’s slender shoulders droop in obvious disappointment. “Nope.” I shake my head. Here comes the surprise! “Not yoga. Doga!” “Doga?” My two friends say in unison. “Yoga for people and their dogs.” I grab the DVD off the television cabinet and show them the cover photo of mats filled with happy-looking, flexible people doing rather simple poses with their equally happy-looking dogs. “This will be so fun. And we’ll all end up looking like Jennifer Aniston.” “My gosh!” Susan wails. “That’s her secret! She must do this with Norman.” “Let’s get started!” Lynette kicks off her shoes and heads for one of the mats. I wink at Prada. And, later, when we’re in the Super Dog pose, with her flying high on my knees, I whisper in her tiny ear, “Eat your heart out, Jennifer!” Teri Wilson’s Chihuahuas are Better than Facelifts column is the winner of the 2008 Pet Sitters International Humor Award and was a finalist this year for the prestigious Dog Writers Association of America Maxwell Medallion for Excellence in Short Fiction. Her third novel, Cup of Joe, is a fun romance for pet lovers and is now available on Amazon.com. For more information, visit www.teriwilson.net If you are a new subscriber or missed an issue, don’t worry! We now have the past versions of Chihuahua are Better than Facelifts online. Just log onto www.tazchi.com/prada username: chihuahuaconnection password: subscriber2010 CHIHUAHUA Connection
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If you did not know that Chihuahuas could race, then you have never been to the Chihuahua Races! Held annually to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) in Chandler, Arizona, this incredible event attracts hundreds of Chihuahuas and their families. This year’s celebration was like Chihuahua mania. The Chihuahua “race track” is about 30 feet long. One person holds the little dog at the start line, waiting for the announcer to say “On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!”, while a second person catches the dog after crossing the finish line. The racing lanes are separated by fencing. I have attended this event as a spectator for the past few years, and I love being there. This year, www.ChihuahuaConnection.com
I decided to race a Chihuahua. A friend and I own ten Chihuahuas, between the two of us. We built a mock race track and screened all the dogs. Of the fastest runners, little Emily was more interested in chasing butterflies, Misty Blue was easily distracted, and Pandora and P Nut would have nothing to do with it. Dixie, Chloe, Wally, Friday, and River do not choose to run fast. We settled on Pepe, a one-year-old, long-haired, black Chihuahua, who ran to me like the wind, every time. He loves to meet people and other dogs, so he’ll do great, we thought. The cash prizes were $500, $250, and $125. If Pepe won, the winnings would be donated to a rescue. What we did not realize is how Pepe would be affected by the cheering crowd. Absolutely bewildered by all the
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noise at the actual races, Pepe just froze and never left the start line. Oh well, what can you do. We will work on training him with noisy crowds in the background, and there is always next year’s race… The dogs who did run were amazing racers, clearly competing against the other running dogs. Watching a little blur on four legs overtake another and win was quite a thrill. The winners were given medals that looked like Olympic Gold Medals. After the races was the Chihuahua dress-up contest to crown the King and Queen Chihuahua. Ooh-la-la, you should have seen the costumes! A bumblebee, a hula dancer in a grass skirt, a dog park security dog, a dog in a tuxedo, a dog in granny glasses, to name a few. Chihuahua lovers stop at nothing when it comes to dressing up their dogs. Arizona Chihuahua Rescue brought several of their Chihuahuas in need of homes, and reported that at least one adoption resulted directly from the races. HALO Rescue of Phoenix received the profits from a booth at the races called “The Chihuahua Store”, which sold Chihuahua tee shirts, buttons and other memorabilia. The booth also had free and low-cost spay/neuter information. The flyers of Chihuahuas available at HALO were on display, and one of their Chihuahuas found a forever home with someone attending the races. The Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Races were a fun-filled day for all the Chihuahuas and their families. Many people attend year after year. There were ceremonial dancers, music, food, the races, and unlimited networking opportunities for Chihuahua lovers. All Chihuahuas deserve a loving, forever home. And if these festivities led two of these precious dogs to their forever homes, well, that is priceless.
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DOLLY ANN, Canine Therapist
By Debra J. White
Rose (not her real name) enters the hospice late one night, transferred from a local hospital. Caring and considerate nurses cannot console Rose, as she weeps uncontrollably in her room. Maybe Rose fears increasing pain associated with her terminal illness. Or maybe she is sad her life will soon be over. Enter Dolly, the four-footed therapist, a three-year old Chihuahua, and her retiree owner Fran Barker. The pair volunteer with Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ. Walking into Rose’s room later that morning, Fran sees tears streaming down the patient’s cheeks. “Would you like company?” asks Barker. Rose glances down at Dolly. Sniffling, the senior citizen says, “Maybe.” Barker picks Dolly up and lets her cuddle next to Rose. Slowly, the tears subside. A faint grin sweeps across Rose’s
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face. She sits up and strokes Dolly. Barker focuses the conversation on Dolly and away from the woman’s illness. Soon Rose is calm enough to say she is scared. She’s not ready for the end. Barker asks, “Would you like me to stay a while?” Rose nods that she does. “My daughter is coming this afternoon.” Dolly has such a calming effect that Rose soon falls asleep with Dolly snuggled in her arms. Proud of Dolly, Barker makes a mental note of other patients to visit. But she stays with Rose because she needs Dolly that day, perhaps more than the other patients. When Rose’s daughter arrives, Barker shares the story. The daughter smiles and says thank you. Dolly rewards Rose with a kiss then follows Barker quietly out of the room. Katie O’Brien, director of the Pet Connections at Hospice of the Valley, says the nursing staff was thrilled with Dolly’s ability to free Rose from her fears that day. “We’re lucky
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to have Fran and Dolly,” O’Brien says. “They’re such a gift to our patients and staff.” Animals have always been a part of Barker’s life ever since she was a child. As a puppy, Dolly was friendly and outgoing. She learned obedience training and passed the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen exam. She adores Barker’s children and grandchildren. Every morning, she and Barker enjoy a brisk walk to start the day. Already a steady volunteer at the hospice where she makes the rounds with critically ill patients and their families, the new Pet Connection program catches Barker’s interest. Why not enroll Dolly? O’Brien says therapy animals (they’ve had a few cats and one mini-horse) comfort dying patients and their support systems during emotionally crippling times. Death of a loved one is always hard to deal with. Pet therapy is one more coping mechanism the hospice can offer. “We have over 200 volunteers and every one of them makes a difference. We’re very happy to have Dolly and Fran with us.” All therapy dogs must register with either the Delta Society or Therapy Dogs International and pass a strict behavior test, be in good health, and friendly around strangers. The one year age requirement forced Dolly to wait several months before registering but she sailed through testing and got her first assignment. Dolly takes her work seriously. When Barker takes out her blue vest signifying she’s a therapy dog, Dolly knows it’s time to see patients. She runs in circles, wags her tail, and dashes to the door. She has a job to do and that’s to bring soothing and solace to dying patients and the people who love them. “Staff members also rely on Dolly,” Barker says. “All their patients are terminal. They work under a lot of stress. Dolly brings them a tiny bit of relief.” Although Dolly has only done therapy work for a few years, she acts like a seasoned professional. She senses when patients need a hug. She stays with a frightened patient until she feels better. Sometimes family members benefit from her wet nose too. Dolly the doggie doctor can’t cure cancer or other fatal illnesses but she has a special gift. Hospice of the Valley is grateful that Dolly is with their patients as they leave this world.
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1) Socialization means “newness.” It’s great to take your pup everywhere you go, but you have to go to lots of new places when they’re young or they will only be comfortable with what they know. Eventually, everything they normally experience becomes ”normal” and everything else is grounds for excitement or suspicion. Your goal, really, is to teach the pup to “adapt to the unfamiliar” rather than to love everyone. 2) Socialization has to come out positive. Everyone tells you to have the puppy meet and greet all types of people and dogs. The more fearful or exuberant the pup, the more people recommend you just keep up the socialization. If you do that, however, you’re just socializing them to the feelings they have when in those situations. Don’t keep putting the pup in these circumstances, and don’t think they will grow out of it. Find a way to make it work out well. 3) Crate even when you’re home. Most people use a crate for when they’re not home or overnight, but feel guilty about using the crate when going about daily life. Instead, use the crate as part of a regimen for keeping the puppy safe, happy and out of trouble. More importantly, the pup needs to learn that even if you’re home he cannot insist on access to you. Get that “battle” won when they’re young, not only as a way of showing them you’re in charge, but also so you will be able to segregate the dog when/if needed, such as when you’re having a party or a guest who’s afraid of dogs. 4) Get a long line for outdoors. Pups under 16 weeks old will follow you everywhere. Their whole world exists within 4 feet of their eyes and they are not interested in “what’s out there.” At 16 weeks (4 ½ months) that changes. One day they realize there are squirrels and people and you’ll still be there when they come back. As your pup approaches 4 months old, it’s a good idea to use a long leash (about 30 feet) that drags on the ground when you’re outside. Step on it as needed to keep them from running into the road or learning that running off will put them in control. The first time they take off might not be fatal, but it will certainly be “fatal” to your desire to train them to come when called. 5) Name everything. If you repeat a word over and over while they’re doing something, soon you will be able to use the word to get them to do that something. For example, if you say “get busy” while they’re doing their business, later you will be able to get results fast when you’re in a hurry. As you’re on your way out for a potty break, say “outside.” Later you will be able to ask them if they need to go outside. If they are tugging on a toy, say “get it.” When they let go, say “give.” If they are coming towards you say “come.” This sounds too easy and good to be true, but it really works! It’s certainly not all there is to training commands, but it’s more than a great start.
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A Vet’s Perspective:
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Allergies are an abnormal response of the immune system when the dog’s body reacts to a normally harmless substance in the environment, such as dust, pollen, food, mold, insect bites or injections. Almost anything can trigger an allergic reaction, which can range from mild and annoying to sudden and life-threatening, if not reversed. Sensitivity to allergy triggers can contribute to chronic inflammatory responses throughout the canine body. Allergy symptoms vary, but may include; respiratory problem, itching or burning skin, teary, itchy or swollen eyes, coughing, digestive issues, hives, hair loss and/or itching of the nose or mouth. Nutritional support in the form of antioxidant and digestive aid can help diminish symptoms and in some cases, strengthen the immune system enough to prevent the allergic response they trigger. Phytonutrients are a relatively new class of natural compounds showing tremendous value in controlling inflammation and its negative effect on canine health. Hundreds of plants naturally produce these compounds, known as flavonoids, carotenoids, polyphenolics and anthocyanins, to protect themselves from oxidative damage. These protective substances are antioxidants that give plants and fruits their color. Citrus fruits, grapes, berries, and green, red and yellow vegetables are all examples of antioxidantrich foods. As an antioxidant, phytonutrients have the ability to quench free radicals, which are molecules with an unpaired electron that randomly pull electrons from other molecules. Although the body produces free radicals as part of normal metabolic activity, excessive levels of free radicals create an adverse cycle of cellular events, which may lead to cell damage (aging and disease) or destruction. Exposure that can contribute to free radical stress can come from the environment, such as air pollution, toxic metals, herbicides and pesticides. Antioxidants such as the vitamins C, E and Beta Carotene are effective free radical scavengers. The minerals Selenium, Copper, Zinc and Manganese also produce antioxidant enzymes in the body. Other potent antioxidants include Grape Seed Extract, Turmeric and Ginger Root, and Gingko Biloba. Antioxidants support the body’s immune system, respiratory and cardiovascular health, and may also help dogs with seasonal allergies. Canine diets typically lack these fresh antioxidant compounds. Many dog foods are highly processed and refined, which further reduces the antioxidants in their diet. Sup-
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DOG SHOW RESULTS Land of Lincoln Chihuahua Club of Illinois - April 3 & 4, 2010 - Held at Lincoln College, Lincoln, IL. April 3 - Best of Breed: CH Ouachitah Giselle, Long Coat Chihuahua, P Holzkopf/M Holzkopf/ L George. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Dartan Conquistador Of Ayrwen, Long Coat Chihuahua, G Johnson/A Johnson. Chihua (Long): Mrs. N Hafner (37 Ent - 18d - 19b), Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: CH Ouachitah Giselle, P Holzkopf/M Holzkopf/L George. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Dartan Conquistador Of Ayrwen, G Johnson/A Johnson. Best of Winners: Lostisland’s Fuzzy Little Monster, T Horth. Winners Dog: Lostisland’s Fuzzy Little Monster, T Horth. Reserve Winner Dog: Jems Itchy Fingers, J Simon/R Lara Bellon. Winners Bitch: Temple’s String Of Pearl’S, K Temple. Reserve Winner Bitch: Vanderpool’s Jenna, V Vanderpool. Chihua (Smooth): Mrs. N Hafner (26 Ent - 15d - 11b): Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: CH Rafina Designer Genes, B Pendergrass/ L Monte. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, G Johnson/A Johnson. Best of Winners: Luna Azul Angel Of Joy R-Luv-S, R Haney/R Haney/J Smith. Winners Dog: Belles -N- Ka-Lynn’s I’M Your Superman, K Terry/A Terry. Reserve Winner Dog: Morgans I Told You So, M Anderson. Winners Bitch: Luna Azul Angel Of Joy R-Luv-S, R Haney/R Haney/J Smith. Reserve Winner Bitch: Dartan Chikta, D Delaney. April 4: Best of Breed: CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, Smooth Coat Chihuahua, G Johnson/A Johnson. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Show Me’s Stop And Stare Harmony, Long Coat Chihuahua, R Harshbarger. Chihua (Long): Mr. K H Delaney (34 Ent - 17d - 17b): Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: CH Ouachitah Giselle, P Holzkopf/M Holzkopf/L George. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Show Me’s Stop And Stare Harmony, R Harshbarger. Best of Winners: Ouachitah For The Glory, L George. Winners Dog: Ouachitah For The Glory, L George. Reserve Winner Dog: Rosehill’s Winning Shot At Corazon, E Lindemann. Winners Bitch: Jen-Jeans Sweet Amy, J Pratt. Reserve Winner Bitch: Ka-Lynn’s Heartbreak Kid, A Terry/K Terry. Chihua (Smooth): Mr. K H Delaney (25 Ent - 16d - 9b): Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, G Johnson/A Johnson. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Rafina Designer Genes, B Pendergrass/L Monte. Best of Winners: Heavenly’s Darling Dana, A Ray. Winners Dog: Vanderpool’s Levi, V Vanderpool. Reserve Winner Dog: Dartan On Fire Again, T Jackson. Winners Bitch: Heavenly’s Darling Dana, A Ray. Reserve Winner Bitch: Luna Azul Angel Of Joy R-Luv-S, R Haney/R Haney/J Smith. Central Carolina Chihuahua Club - April 9, 2010 - Held at Piedmont Kennel Club Showplace, Charlotte, NC. Best of Breed: CH Cypress Designed By Justin, Smooth Coat Chihuahua, D Corl. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Maestro’s Joven Para Siempre, Smooth Coat Chihuahua, C Soto. Chihua (Long): Mrs. A F Benko: (31 Ent - 10d - 21b): Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: CH Alydar’s Taming Of The Shrew, R Murphy. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Wesann’s Tip Your Hat, K Davis/S Murdock/M Queen/A Davis. Best of Winners: Wynjyn Hooray For www.ChihuahuaConnection.com
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Dollywood, M Reid. Winners Dog: Harts Don’T Mess With Texas, S All. Reserve Winner Dog: Chc Going North To Alaska Of Aero, L Etter/R Kelker. Winners Bitch: Wynjyn Hooray For Dollywood, M Reid. Reserve Winner Bitch: Rosehill’s Bell Elegant Of Westwood, T Gleason. Chihua (Smooth): Mrs. A F Benko: (25 Ent - 15d - 10b): Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: CH Cypress Designed By Justin, D Corl. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Maestro’s Joven Para Siempre, C Soto. Best of Winners: Misti’s Cowboy Casanova, M Reid. Winners Dog: Misti’s Cowboy Casanova, M Reid. Reserve Winner Dog: Misti’s Gunpowder And Lead, T Albertson. Winners Bitch: Alydar Poetry In Motion, R Murphy/L Powell. Reserve Winner Bitch: Dartan Chikta, D Delaney. Central Carolina Chihuahua Club - April 9, 2010 - Held at Piedmont Kennel Club Showplace, Charlotte, NC. Best of Breed: Dartan On Fire Again, Smooth Coat Chihuahua, T Jackson. Best of Opposite Sex: Saiyai’s Dancin Rose Garden For Solette, Smooth Coat Chihuahua, R Araya. Best Junior Handler: Kacie LeAnne Davis, Long Coat Chihuahua. Chihua (Long): Mr. C C Yochum: (32 Ent - 11d - 21b): Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: CH Picasso Tip Point Of Gallgrove, B Gall. Best of Opposite Sex: Chc Going North To Alaska Of Aero, L Etter/R Kelker. Best of Winners: Wynjyn Hooray For Dollywood, M Reid. Winners Dog: Chc Going North To Alaska Of Aero, L Etter/R Kelker. Reserve Winner Dog: Harts Don’T Mess With Texas, S All. Winners Bitch: Wynjyn Hooray For Dollywood, M Reid. Reserve Winner Bitch: Kane’s Amazing Grace, F Kane. Chihua (Smooth): Mr. C C Yochum: (27 Ent - 15d - 12b): Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: Dartan On Fire Again, T Jackson. Best of Opposite Sex: Saiyai’s Dancin Rose Garden For Solette, R Araya. Best of Winners: Saiyai’s Dancin Rose Garden For Solette, R Araya. Winners Dog: Misti’s Cowboy Casanova, M Reid: Reserve Winner Dog: Chc Return To Faith, R Kelker. Winners Bitch: Saiyai’s Dancin Rose Garden For Solette, R Araya. Reserve Winner Bitch: Dartan Chikta, D Delaney. Chihuahua Club of Atlanta - April 18, 2010 - Held at Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, Perry, GA. Best of Breed: Cavahua’s Liberty Bell’s Patriot, Long Coat Chihuahua, R Bush. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Joy-Jac’s Let’s Go Girl, Long Coat Chihuahua, M Jones/L Isenhath Gordon. Chihua (Long): Mrs. L C Hutchinson: (24 Ent - 11d - 13b): Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: Cavahua’s Liberty Bell’s Patriot, R Bush. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Joy-Jac’s Let’s Go Girl, M Jones/L Isenhath Gordon. Best of Winners: Cavahua’s Liberty Bell’s Patriot, R Bush. Winners Dog: Cavahua’s Liberty Bell’s Patriot, R Bush. Reserve Winner Dog: Reesun To Carryon Diamond, S King/D Thompson. Winners Bitch: Rosehill’s Bell Elegant Of Westwood, T Gleason. Reserve Winner Bitch: Loveless’s Angel Face, S Loveless. Chihua (Smooth): Mrs. L C Hutchinson: (19 Ent - 10d - 9b): Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: CH Blanch-O Whale Of A Tale Silver Bluff, S Weigand/B Fischer. Best of Opposite Sex: Alydar Poetry In Motion, R Murphy/L Pow CHIHUAHUA Connection
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ell. Best of Winners: Mattie’s Billie, P Mattie. Winners Dog: Mattie’s Billie, P Mattie. Reserve Winner Dog: Dubell’s Paco Walksproud@ Royalcourt, G Lewis/C Bell. Winners Bitch: Sandi-Lee’s Southern Charm, S Cook. Reserve Winner Bitch: Timeless Once Upon A Charm, L Bowes/K Potts. Chihuahua Club of Maryland - April 23, 2010 - Held at Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD. Best of Breed: CH Saiyai’s Thai Little Florist “Malee”, Long Coat Chihuahua, Y Sakawee/S Sakawee. Best of Opposite Sex: Dartan On Fire Again, Smooth Coat Chihuahua, T Jackson. Chihua (Long): Mr. F J Washabaugh: (27 Ent - 10d - 17b): Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: CH Saiyai’s Thai Little Florist “Malee”, Y Sakawee/S Sakawee. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Bayard Let Me Play Among The Stars, K Saenz/W Miller/E Lanasa. Best of Winners: Amorini Michael, M Katz/D Katz. Winners Dog: Amorini Michael, M Katz/D Katz. Reserve Winner Dog: Dartan Ricochet, D Delaney. Winners Bitch: Capitol’s Esperanza By Bayard, L McGuffey. Reserve Winner Bitch: Berlindas All Dressed Up For Rankin, S Rankin/S Ritenour. Chihua (Smooth): Mr. F J Washabaugh: (13 Ent - 6d - 7b): Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: Dartan On Fire Again, T Jackson. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Cypress Designed By Justin, D Corl. Best of Winners: Cypress Matias Gaspard Of Montae, D Kauffman/D Welsh. Winners Dog: Cypress Matias Gaspard Of Montae, D Kauffman/D Welsh. Reserve Winner Dog: Hallmark’s Fort Coupe, R Metzker/W Lascelles. Winners Bitch: Guichon’s Walkin On Sunshine, J Guichon. Reserve Winner Bitch: Hallmark’s Patent Pending, R Metzker/W Lascelles. Chihuahua Club of Maryland - April 23, 2010 - Held at Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD. Best of Breed: Dartan On Fire Again, Smooth Coat Chihuahua, T Jackson. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Saiyai’s Thai Little Florist “Malee”, Long Coat Chihuahua, Y Sakawee/S Sakawee. Chihua (Long): Mr. T A Kilcullen: (23 Ent - 8d - 15b): Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: CH Saiyai’s Thai Little Florist “Malee”, Y Sakawee/S Sakawee. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Roseland Eli, T Bregman. Best of Winners: Saiyai Fandango Cash’s Dividend, P Borgenstrand. Winners Dog: Saiyai Fandango Cash’s Dividend, P Borgenstrand. Reserve Winner Dog: Dartan Ricochet, D Delaney. Winners Bitch: Capitol’s Esperanza By Bayard, L McGuffey. Reserve Winner Bitch: Guichon’s Wanna Be Your Everything, J Guichon. Chihua (Smooth): Mr. T A Kilcullen: (13 Ent - 5d - 8b): Breed Winners: Best of Breed or Variety: Dartan On Fire Again, T Jackson. Best of Opposite Sex: CH Cypress Designed By Justin, D Corl. Best of Winners: Hallmark’s Fort Coupe, R Metzker/W Lascelles. Winners Dog: Hallmark’s Fort Coupe, R Metzker/W Lascelles. Reserve Winner Dog: Mogwie Tradewinds Jack B Quick, S Cruz-Reyes. Winners Bitch: Guichon’s Walkin On Sunshine, J Guichon. Reserve Winner Bitch: Hallmark’s Patent Pending, R Metzker/W Lascelles. July/Aug 2010
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Events are acquired from AKC and are correct at the time of publishing. For accuracy and changes contact each show.
August 7 - Pontchartrain Chihuahua Fanciers - Pontchartrain Center, 4550 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA. Closing Date: July 21, 2010. Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., Superintendent, PO Box 25764, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0764, (405) 427-8181, mail@onofrio.com. Types Offered: DS / SWPC. Judges: SWPC: Linda Gibbs, DS: Mrs. Debbie Campbell. August 13 - Tampa Bay Chihuahua Club - Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL. Closing Date: July 28, 2010. Millie Robbins, Event Secretary, 2796 - 15Th Terrace Se, Largo, FL 33771, (727) 531-0641. Types Offered: S / SWPC. Judges: S: Mrs. Bonnie L Guggenheim, SWPC: Chuck Bell.
AB -- All Breed S -- Specialty SWPC -- Sweepstakes, Conformation JSHW -- Junior Showmanship O – Obedience
PS -- Parent Specialty LB -- Limited Breed DS -- Designated Specialty RLY -- Rally
August 15 - Chihuahua Club of Michigan - Wight Training Facility, 1575 E. North Territorial Road, Whitmore Lake, MI, www.chihuahuaclubofmichigan.com. Closing Date: July 28, 2010. Mr. Jackie Raulerson, Event Secretary, Po Box 828, C/O Roy Jones Dog Shows, Auburn, IN 46706-0828, (313) 640-9809, jackie. raulerson@sbcglobal.net. Types Offered: S / SWPC. Judges: SWPC: Mrs. Myrle Hale, S: Mr. Jordan L. Chamberlain. August 20 - Evergreen Chihuahua Club - Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA. Closing Date: August 4, 2010. BaRay Event Services, Inc., Superintendent, 203 S 4Th Ave, Sequim, WA 98382-3719, (360) 6831828, dogshows@barayevents.com. Types
Offered: S / O / JSHW / SWPC. Judges: JSHW: Mr. Kent H Delaney, O: Mrs. Carol R. Callahan, S: Mr. Kent H Delaney, SWPC: William “Billy” Miller, RLY: Mr. Donald Rennick. August 27 - Houston Chihuahua Club - Crowne Plaza Houston Brookhollow, 12801 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX, www.thehoustonchihuahuaclub.com. Closing Date: August 11, 2010. Sharon Couch, Event Secretary, 6415 Koeblen Rd, Richmond, TX 77469-7411, (281) 633-2805, sharoncouch@att.net. Types Offered: S / SWPC. Judges: S: Mr. Larry E Dewey, SWPC: J. Patrick Farmer. Afternoon: S / JSHW / SWPC; Judges: JSHW: Mary B Napper, S: Mary B Napper, SWPC: Lynnie Bunten.
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