Jan 31, 2013 | Hope's Journey
Both of Hope’s eyes are fully open but her world is still rather blurry. Puppies cannot see very well until they are about 4 weeks old but they can see things that are close up. She has yet to follow my finger but some of the newly opened eye glaze is starting...
Jan 29, 2013 | Hope's Journey
I woke to a beautiful wink from Hope today – Both of her eyes have finally started to open, with her right eye being more open than the other. When she is nursing, it looks like she is winking at me. And even though she still cannot see, I swear it has increased...
Jan 28, 2013 | Showing Your Chihuahua
Welcoming You to the World of Showing Dogs! I was recently asked to submit a chapter for a new book on showing Chihuahuas and my topic was to be from that of a newbie. With a year of dog showing under my belt this month, I have to say, what I have learned is the...
Jan 28, 2013 | Hope's Journey
My assistant has really gotten into the swing of things with the whole stimulation thing. As Hope is being fed, Suri is right there, helping her potty and cleaning up the mess as we go. I have increased her feedings to 8cc and spread them out to every 4 hours but...
Jan 26, 2013 | Hope's Journey
Hope is two weeks old today and this past week has been filled with quite a few accomplishments. Her first Florida cold snap, a much more involved mommy, a lot of weight gain – Almost three full ounces worth! Between the help from momma Suri and myself, she is...
