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About Our family
Well a little about me i was born and raised in
conneticut and my husband in upstate n.y..Hubby's
family moved to ct and we met in jr.high school can't
say it was love at first site lol , that is going back some
time ago it wasn't till later years in high school that we
started to date...well we all know what happened next
......here we are today some 25 yrs later happily
married.....Brian as always has been the supportive
one of my dreams and to this day we still agree!
We were into raising large breed dog's for many years
and kept the small one's for family pet's we switched
to trying a litter of babies and that did the trick i was
hooked we adopted out the bigger kids and started a
lifetime passion now wonder why we say little giants
with big HEARTS you will never get the love and
loyality from any other then a chihuahua! I hope in your
journey you will find a baby to cuddle with,drive
around town with,take on family outings and most of
be loyal too and supply you both with endless love!!
Our babies are all raised in the home yes they have
there own house too! they can go in and out thru the
day in a protective area they have 24 hr music on
heating and air if needed.....exercise time consist of
being turned out in play yard of 7 acres.......they all
have names and know mom and dad we sit daily and
have play time and most of all love this awesome
breed i wish to share with you!!
Well a little about me i was born and raised in
conneticut and my husband in upstate n.y..Hubby's
family moved to ct and we met in jr.high school can't
say it was love at first site lol , that is going back some
time ago it wasn't till later years in high school that we
started to date...well we all know what happened next
......here we are today some 25 yrs later happily
married.....Brian as always has been the supportive
one of my dreams and to this day we still agree!
We were into raising large breed dog's for many years
and kept the small one's for family pet's we switched
to trying a litter of babies and that did the trick i was
hooked we adopted out the bigger kids and started a
lifetime passion now wonder why we say little giants
with big HEARTS you will never get the love and
loyality from any other then a chihuahua! I hope in your
journey you will find a baby to cuddle with,drive
around town with,take on family outings and most of
be loyal too and supply you both with endless love!!
Our babies are all raised in the home yes they have
there own house too! they can go in and out thru the
day in a protective area they have 24 hr music on
heating and air if needed.....exercise time consist of
being turned out in play yard of 7 acres.......they all
have names and know mom and dad we sit daily and
have play time and most of all love this awesome
breed i wish to share with you!!
HYPOGLYCEMIA: New Chihuahua Owners Need To Read!
In some respects, bringing your new Chihuahua puppy home is like bringing home a tiny newborn
human baby. Most important! Chihuahuas, like many other toy breeds, may be susceptible to a
form of low blood sugar called hypoglycemia.
An emergency. Small dogs, especially Chihuahuas, have a very small fat reserve around the liver.
When they meal, the fat reserve is used up and the body will begin to draw upon the blood sugar
for energy. If this meal, the fat reserve is used up and the body will begin to draw upon the blood
sugar for energy. If this condition is left unchecked the dog will grow progressively weaker until it
falls into a coma and eventually dies. The good news is that this condition is easily arrested and
puppies that do experience hypoglycemia will usually outgrow it by 16 weeks of age. Your goal, as
a new owner, should be to keep the puppy s stress level as low as possible during the critical
period.
Possible during the critical period.
Often the most dangerous period is between six and ten weeks of age. During that time the puppy
is weaned away from the dam, wormed, vaccinated, bathed, his toenails are trimmed, and
sometimes he is sold into a new environment. Also, the immunity that a puppy gets from the
mother’s first milk will drop off somewhere around the ninth week, and that will increase his
vulnerability to virus and bacteria. All together, these factors contribute to a very stressful time for
the little dog. Some puppies breeze right through it and others have problems.
Signs of hypoglycemia vary; usually the dog will get a sad forlorn look on its face, then it will
become inactive, eventually staggering, falling down, or just laying down, followed by what looks
like sleep. This sleep like condition will turn into a form of tooth-clenching seizures and spasms,
followed by a comatose condition, and, eventually, death. Not all symptoms may be seen at any
one time so watch for any lethargic behavior or lack of coordination. If your puppy seems too
sleepy, wake him up, stand him up and make sure he stands and can walk normally. If he lies back
down, falls, or staggers, then get some sugar into him. If you are unsure of how to proceed then
call your breeder and/or your veterinarian.
Hypoglycemia is seen most often in smaller specimens of Chihuahua puppy, but I caution all new
owners to watch your puppy carefully until he is at least 16 weeks of age. If the puppy is a ‘tiny’, I
won’t even sell a puppy until it is 12 weeks of age. This can cause bonding and socialization
problems because the first 120 days of the puppy’s life are like "the formative years" in the life of a
human child. What it comes down to is a judgment call by the breeder as to when the puppy is
strong enough to leave. Once that call is made the new owner has to take over and become the
puppy's ‘Guardian’. It is hard to hold the breeders responsible for hypoglycemia when they aren’t
there. While hypoglycemia could be a potential problem to any puppy, given the proper
circumstances, it can be easily treated.
Sugar in the drinking water, pancake syrup, nutri-cal vitamin paste, nutristat, (generic nutri-cal and
less expensive), kids sugarcoated breakfast foods will help restore lost blood sugar. In severe
cases a veterinarian may have to inject a glucose solution into the dog’s bloodstream. This occurs
usually in cases where the dog is unconscious and unable to swallow. The injection is usually
made into a major blood vein such as the jugular vein in the throat.
One good idea is to make sure your dog eats just prior to his being out of your sight for any
extended period of time. You can also boost him with sugar in some form (except candy) before
you leave him. You must make sure to leave some food available so the dog can eat while you’re
away. Some Chihuahuas are nibblers who eat very slowly and some are down right finicky so take
that into account and leave him with nutrition that is tempting enough that he will eat something
while you are away from him.
Stress can be a real problem to some Chihuahuas. Common sources for high stress are, being sold
and taken to a new environment, a temporarily depressed immune system caused by
vaccinations, a radical and sudden change of diet, being terribly frightened by something. Some
things humans might consider being of little consequence, such as trimming his toenails or giving
him a bath, can be terrifying to your little dog. Like people, some dogs will handle stress better
than others. The point being that you should minimize stress in your puppy’s life whenever
possible and keep him eating to offset any possible bouts of stress-induced hypoglycemia.
Please note in these occurrences we are being told usually from a panicked or frustrated new
owner this does not help anybody especially your new puppy we are willing to help guide you the
best we can over the phone or other methods of contact the best advice i can tell anybody is if you
experience this it is not anyone's one fault it is something that is very much seen in these tiny little
giants and the first week of a puppy in there new home is very critical this is why we won't be
liable for this problem so often seen in the little giants ... If we feel after consult with your vet and
ours that this was truly a misfortune and you did everything possible we will attempt to replace
your puppy, sorry again there is no-refunds only replacements....however if you do not have the
time that one of these little dog's need you may go through it again so make sure your time is not
always spent away this is important you just can't place a bowl of food and water out and be gone
12 hrs not with these babies....
Please if you have any questions about hypoglycemia ask us or your vet about the sometimes fatal
but most of the time treatable occurrences of this sugar problem.....
In some respects, bringing your new Chihuahua puppy home is like bringing home a tiny newborn
human baby. Most important! Chihuahuas, like many other toy breeds, may be susceptible to a
form of low blood sugar called hypoglycemia.
An emergency. Small dogs, especially Chihuahuas, have a very small fat reserve around the liver.
When they meal, the fat reserve is used up and the body will begin to draw upon the blood sugar
for energy. If this meal, the fat reserve is used up and the body will begin to draw upon the blood
sugar for energy. If this condition is left unchecked the dog will grow progressively weaker until it
falls into a coma and eventually dies. The good news is that this condition is easily arrested and
puppies that do experience hypoglycemia will usually outgrow it by 16 weeks of age. Your goal, as
a new owner, should be to keep the puppy s stress level as low as possible during the critical
period.
Possible during the critical period.
Often the most dangerous period is between six and ten weeks of age. During that time the puppy
is weaned away from the dam, wormed, vaccinated, bathed, his toenails are trimmed, and
sometimes he is sold into a new environment. Also, the immunity that a puppy gets from the
mother’s first milk will drop off somewhere around the ninth week, and that will increase his
vulnerability to virus and bacteria. All together, these factors contribute to a very stressful time for
the little dog. Some puppies breeze right through it and others have problems.
Signs of hypoglycemia vary; usually the dog will get a sad forlorn look on its face, then it will
become inactive, eventually staggering, falling down, or just laying down, followed by what looks
like sleep. This sleep like condition will turn into a form of tooth-clenching seizures and spasms,
followed by a comatose condition, and, eventually, death. Not all symptoms may be seen at any
one time so watch for any lethargic behavior or lack of coordination. If your puppy seems too
sleepy, wake him up, stand him up and make sure he stands and can walk normally. If he lies back
down, falls, or staggers, then get some sugar into him. If you are unsure of how to proceed then
call your breeder and/or your veterinarian.
Hypoglycemia is seen most often in smaller specimens of Chihuahua puppy, but I caution all new
owners to watch your puppy carefully until he is at least 16 weeks of age. If the puppy is a ‘tiny’, I
won’t even sell a puppy until it is 12 weeks of age. This can cause bonding and socialization
problems because the first 120 days of the puppy’s life are like "the formative years" in the life of a
human child. What it comes down to is a judgment call by the breeder as to when the puppy is
strong enough to leave. Once that call is made the new owner has to take over and become the
puppy's ‘Guardian’. It is hard to hold the breeders responsible for hypoglycemia when they aren’t
there. While hypoglycemia could be a potential problem to any puppy, given the proper
circumstances, it can be easily treated.
Sugar in the drinking water, pancake syrup, nutri-cal vitamin paste, nutristat, (generic nutri-cal and
less expensive), kids sugarcoated breakfast foods will help restore lost blood sugar. In severe
cases a veterinarian may have to inject a glucose solution into the dog’s bloodstream. This occurs
usually in cases where the dog is unconscious and unable to swallow. The injection is usually
made into a major blood vein such as the jugular vein in the throat.
One good idea is to make sure your dog eats just prior to his being out of your sight for any
extended period of time. You can also boost him with sugar in some form (except candy) before
you leave him. You must make sure to leave some food available so the dog can eat while you’re
away. Some Chihuahuas are nibblers who eat very slowly and some are down right finicky so take
that into account and leave him with nutrition that is tempting enough that he will eat something
while you are away from him.
Stress can be a real problem to some Chihuahuas. Common sources for high stress are, being sold
and taken to a new environment, a temporarily depressed immune system caused by
vaccinations, a radical and sudden change of diet, being terribly frightened by something. Some
things humans might consider being of little consequence, such as trimming his toenails or giving
him a bath, can be terrifying to your little dog. Like people, some dogs will handle stress better
than others. The point being that you should minimize stress in your puppy’s life whenever
possible and keep him eating to offset any possible bouts of stress-induced hypoglycemia.
Please note in these occurrences we are being told usually from a panicked or frustrated new
owner this does not help anybody especially your new puppy we are willing to help guide you the
best we can over the phone or other methods of contact the best advice i can tell anybody is if you
experience this it is not anyone's one fault it is something that is very much seen in these tiny little
giants and the first week of a puppy in there new home is very critical this is why we won't be
liable for this problem so often seen in the little giants ... If we feel after consult with your vet and
ours that this was truly a misfortune and you did everything possible we will attempt to replace
your puppy, sorry again there is no-refunds only replacements....however if you do not have the
time that one of these little dog's need you may go through it again so make sure your time is not
always spent away this is important you just can't place a bowl of food and water out and be gone
12 hrs not with these babies....
Please if you have any questions about hypoglycemia ask us or your vet about the sometimes fatal
but most of the time treatable occurrences of this sugar problem.....