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Enjoying Life's Moments ResponsiblyMomma’s Back
I have had a very busy weekend, keeping me from the house for the majority and definitely not allowing for any couch time. When I got home this evening I literally plopped my butt in my spot on the couch, grabbed the remote and wanted to unwind with the boob-tube. It...
Looks Like We Will Have a Memorial Memorial Day
As only the Tedmeister can, he let us know today that Barbie is ripe and ready, starting the countdown to a our next litter of Figgy pups! That's right, a new litter of long coats should arrive Memorial Day weekend if all goes as planned. It sure would be nice if they...
That’s NOT A Chihuahua!
The girls have been given an AMAZING opportunity to work with additional breeds and today included Mastiffs! Oh my word it was so cool! What an amazing breed of dog! They are so laid-back and easy going - of course, also 100% larger than a Chihuahua. Hope has shown...
Socialization – CHECK!
Raina and Kara are back together today after almost two weeks of socialization and lead training. The girls did a fantastic job working with the puppies and Vicky is very pleased with the end results. We have decided to keep Kara a bit longer to see if we can get her...
But We Digress
We have been on such a positive path with the training lately but today I must share that we have taken a couple steps back with Kara on her lead training. Today was not going to have any part of it. No bait in the world would get her up off her hiney. What a pistol!...
Heatin’ Up!
It appears as though our sweet Barbie has a cycle similar to her mommy's and she has finally gone into season! We have anxiously anticipated this heat and are excited to repeat her last breeding with Teddy. Let's hope we get more chocolates and tri's with daddy's...
He’s a Cleaner!
Baby has always been our ear cleaner in the bunch but it looks like we have a new addition! Beamer has cleaned the ears of every dog in our house and apparently it is very welcome. I have watched them all sit patiently and in pure bliss and Beamer does his thing....
Siesta Time
Smoochie has been such a trooper with all of the activities she has been involved with- The B Match, visiting dogs, photo shoot, vaccines and a day long playdate. It was no surprise when I found that she had put herself to bed tonight in the puppy pen, but crawling...
Startin’ The Year Off Right
With two Chihuahua Specialties in the next 6 months, we thought we would take the afternoon and get some formal photos taken of the girls and their dogs. Of the gazzillion photos that I took, this photo is, hands down, my favorite. With a LOT of patience, I was able...
He Found His Person
When Beamer got here on Saturday he fit in immediately. Seriously! I have never seen a transition happen so quickly! And within moments, he found his person. He has claimed my son as his own and I don't know who is happier. My son has watch a lot of his sleeping...
B Match Was A Blast
With the the expansion of "Team Figgy", the B Match that I was going to have one entry in suddenly grew to seven and the day became jam-packed with fun and amazing memories. Hope and her family came along for the journey out to Lakeland to take advantage of the Health...
Left With Two…
...Returning With Five. The much anticipated and fully planned day has finally arrived. I left the house with Bella and Smoochie is tow but and heading home with them as well as our newest addition and two sweet girls for some socialization. It all started with me...
My Stalker
Any home with a Chihuahua is a home with a stalker. When a Chihuahua finds their "person", the connection is a strong one. I believe a Chihuahua is not complete until they have their person. I am Teddy's person and so, he is my stalker. If I get up from my desk, the...
Teething With Towels
Smoochie is completely infatuated with small pieces of fabric. She pulls dirty socks and dish towels out of the hamper in our laundry room constantly. I also noticed the corners of the toss pillows on my couch have been chewed off. We are on constant Smoochie Chew...
A Sneak Peek At The Toy Hauler Remodel So Far
Dear hubby has been put to work this weekend, helping me tweak and reconfigure as I start to put the toy hauler back together and get the contents of our "second home" out of our house. We still have a major job ahead of us to repair some water damage to the bedroom...
We Have a Team!
I honestly do not know who is more excited about the news I am about to share! So much fabulous and exciting news and I do not even know where to begin! My daughter Alexis has been somewhat of a lone Junior since she started a year ago. There are no other kids that...
Chihuahua Pairs
I always recommend Chihuahuas in pairs. Please don't get me wrong, single Chihuahuas do just fine in a family, especially when they bond with their "person/people". But whenever possible, the idea of having two is suggested because they love their Chi buddies. When we...
More Lead Breaking
With my daughter lead breaking Spike so quickly, I challenged her to work her magic on the girls and wouldn't you know it, the challenge was accepted! I have been so bad and really should have had a lead on Bella months ago. Being so wrapped up in the camper...
Ultimate Late Night Buddy
KC is my all time favorite late-night buddy. I am a true night owl and do the majority of my tedious projects after 10:00pm. Ideally, I am on the couch with my laptop and a pile of dogs - The puppies, KC, Spike, Dewey and Teddy. They all find their spots and that's...
Men & Their Chihuahuas
I don't know how many times I have spoken with married couples with dogs - it doesn't have to be Chihuahuas - and the men in the family always seem to be the ones that feed them from the couch, or right from their plate! Why is that? My husband has ALWAYS fed the dogs...