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Awwww Diego How can people do what that lady did... I googled it when you posted about it and found news articles. Absolutely despicable.

Smartypaws that's great you are happy with either one. When was the last time you had contact from the breeder? Chihuahualover what a horrible thing that must have been to go through.

So adorable Rallyvallley! Love the name Zora.

That's wonderful Henrietta

Hi Atanquin. Congratulations on your new pup, I second the request for photos You may find you are more worried about it than he is. A week is a good amount of time to be with him to settle him in. Get some toys and things to occupy him while you are not home. I feed my puppy in creative and time consuming ways while I'm away from home. I think that would help him look forward to be left as it equals food. I use: - Empty toilet rolls with kibble inside and the side squished. - Empty plastic bottles with holes and kibble inside. - Freeze containers of water and various yummy foods. Then leave the chunk of ice outside when I leave. I was worried about leaving my new puppy home alone, so much so I was nagging my husband to set up web cams so I could check on him at work Now, I get home from work and he's playing in the sand pit having a great time. Melinda is right, don't fuss when you return or when you leave. Good luck

Thanks WA. Haven't decided on a name yet... Trying the ole Finnish name for the Finnish dog thing, but also hoping to get a name starting with A as we seem to have an 'A' theme going on with Amber & Angelo already. Found a great name which met both criteria, but then came across a breeders Lappie in AU with the same name and it put me off it. Happy hallf a birthday to Halo, just clicked on LM's pics link and was looking at Halo

You didn't miss them Anna, I hadn't posted them yet Here she is... (pics taken last week)

They are both so cute Kasoo! We found out which one we are getting last week at 4 weeks. We are getting a female, there are two females in the litter and the breeder is keeping one. The decision was going to be made at 6 weeks with obviously the breeder keeping the 'best' one (I hate to use that term though, best for her needs as a breeder sounds better). We had a favourite but were trying to not get attached to that one. Our breeder has been great like yours Kasoo with regular pictures and updates, we visited at 3 weeks and are visiting again very soon (5 weeks at the moment). Last week our favourite developed an attribute which is not in the breed standard, so the breeder could inform us early that she is ours. It is great once you know which one is yours so you can picture their furry little face in your family

The puppies have been named Aussie, Ace and Astro for the male pups and Angel, Abbey, Ally and Amber for the female pups. There's a media release and the names are on FB. http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/media_release_archive?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmViaXoucG9saWNlLm5zdy5nb3YuYXUlMkZtZWRpYSUyRjE2OTM4Lmh0bWwmYWxsPTE%3D

puppy cams!

So cute Chihuahualover, looks like he needs to grow into his ears

Keep us updated Smartypaws

Hi Jetson, how long will you be waiting for your pup? You're not being silly smarty paws! Very normal/natural thoughts. It's difficult when you don't know which is yours yet- you don't want to have a favourite in case you don't get it but it is only natural. I wouldn't be able to help myself, I'd be asking the breeder

Congratulations Chihualover! Wow, sounds like you've been through a lot recently. Don't forget pictures from your visit

We had one done in January in Sydney, was approximately $1,200. All the best for your friend.

Awwww! Actually looks a bit like a lappie puppy. They'll love playing together.

Awwww, gorgeous!

Wing it, easy to pop out and buy things you need. Anna when I received the email notification that you posted in this thread I raced in hoping for pics of Rupert

Amazing pictures! Such a good idea.

Another vote for German Spitz X (and I have a German Spitz). What a stunning boy.

1. What is my relationship with the breed? Owner of a 10 year old GS (pet), acquired when she was 8 weeks of age. 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? Others have explained better than I could. 3. How common is it in Australia? Breeders would answer this better, from a pet owner prospective people ask if she is a Pomeranian and do not nod in recognition when I say German Spitz. 4. What is the average lifespan? A breeder will answer this better. 5. What is the general temperament/personality? From my experience, extremely people focused, absolutely devoted to one person (I am fortunate this is myself) but loving and happy to everyone else, keen to interact with strangers (the main difference I've found between my Japanese & German Spitz), not interested in other dogs but is fine with their presence, cheeky and sometimes defiant. Sole purpose/aim in life is to be my constant companion. Is always within a 1m circumference of myself. Very trustworthy off lead as she just relishes being around her people.... Occasionally she's been locked outside, I have gone looking for her and found her sitting at the front door waiting to be let in Very intelligent and I find easy to train (even at 10 years of age) as she wants to please me. Very affectionate and loving, will cuddle into your chest. Very in tune with human emotions and loyal, if my husband and I are arguing and he raises his voice at me she will climb into my lap, go into 'meerkat' position and bark once at him. Very tolerating, I admit to dressing her in outfits for special occasions which she happily puts up with. 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? I would say, from my experience, exercise is appreciated but it is the attention from their master they need each day. Is happy to go bush walking, kayaking, on boats- but I think happy mainly as they appreciate being apart of things. My GS hates swimming and water in general.... She'll tip toe through wet grass if she must 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? I would say so. 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? From my experience, not happily so. Prefers to be around humans even if not being given attention. 9. How much grooming is required? Surprisingly little. Coat is very forgiving if you forget to brush in a while. Does not smell 'doggy'. My GS loves being brushed and the blow dryer. 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? My GS has always been great with children and happily puts up with being carted around by kids like a toy. Has controlled energy i.e not bouncing around knocking things and little people over. 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? Not experienced to respond. 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) Not experienced to respond. Regarding the barking- my GS barks only when people are coming and going from our house or my office (she comes to work most days) i.e areas she feels are hers. Barking to alert me of their arrival and barking to say 'don't go' when they leave. She settles quickly after alerting. Always barks when I leave her, in my head she is saying 'take me with you, do not leave me' very angrily. To me that is the trade off to the close bond we have. In saying this, if I take her to work each day and take her where we go on the weekends she seems more understanding if I pop out for a few hours and there is less 'angry barking' when I leave and return vs. if I've left her at home a lot. They just want to be with you. It is not nuisance barking, she does not bark at other dogs and she does not 'talk'. An absolutely delightful breed, I am surprised they are not more popular. Apologies pictures are so large, cannot figure out how to make them smaller. Hope this information assists people looking into the breed.

Welcome Chihuahualover. Sorry to hear about the loss of Jesse. What attributes are you looking for in your chihuahua pup?

We use the Ziwi Peak air dried as treats. The dogs go crazy over it Use a DOOG bumbag.

Wow, Dwilds, that puts the weeks some of us are waiting in prospective.