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Paris support the- rabid     Barked: Fri Mar 22, '13 1:03pm PST  Paris gets what I call "winter ears." In warm weather she has real short hair on her ears, but in the winter she gets little feathery tufts sticking out. It's so weird. You can see the various states of her ear hair in her profile pictures. The "winter ears" show up really good in the pic of her in the black & white houndstooth jacket. The only trimming she has had done is on her nubby tail and rear area. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Paris support the- rabid     Barked: Mon Jan 7, '13 12:59pm PST  My mom was really worried when Paris went in to get spayed, but post-op wasn't as bad as we expected it to be. She was pretty groggy the first few days, but she still ate. She only got a little bit of food at first just to see if she could keep it down. Make sure to limit movement. Paris was crated except to go out to potty on a leash. We also requested pain meds (some places don't just give them out, you have to request them), and a cone so she wouldn't bother the surgical site. She got pain meds the first 2 days, and after that we just watched to see if she was in pain. Other than that, they said it doesn't need anything special done to it, just keep an eye on it and make sure it's healing and not oozing or anything. They gave us a sheet with all the instructions. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dog Health > SNORING!! Is there a cure?

Paris support the- rabid     Barked: Sat Dec 1, '12 6:49pm PST  Paris has a big ole schnoz and even though she's little there are times where I have to turn the volume up to hear the tv over her when she's across the room!! I've always joked about getting those breathe right strips for her. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Small Dogs > Sweaters/Clothing for Small Dogs

Paris support the- rabid     Barked: Thu Aug 30, '12 11:01am PST  Paris gets chilly very easily in the winter. The PetSmart clearance clothing rack has some pretty good deals on it. It's about the only thing I buy there these days My mom has also bought clothing at Marshalls and Burlington Coat Factory if you have any of those near you. We have a new store called Ross that also has cheap doggy clothes. These are all discount designer clothing/housewares type places. She has sweaters, a pair of jammies, light jackets for fall, heavy coats for winter, boots for snow, raincoat my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > how to make him/her stop digging

Paris support the- rabid     Barked: Wed Aug 1, '12 10:57am PST  Paris has a sandbox to dig in. Whenever she starts digging in the landscaping I would clap to make her stop, bring her over to the sandbox and show her it's ok to dig there and praise her when she used it. She loves the sandbox and it's a great way for her to get some exercise. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Paris support the- rabid     Barked: Thu Jul 5, '12 10:57am PST  Paris doesn't like having her beard touched at all. I use it as a threat, actually my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Eating too Fast

Paris support the- rabid     Barked: Mon Jul 2, '12 7:06pm PST  You could use food dispensing toys. I've also heard of spreading the kibble out on a cookie pan. I bought Paris a nice porcelain 'slow eat' bowl from the Fosters&Smith website my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dog Health > I can't believe how many fat dogs there are...

Paris support the- rabid     Barked: Mon Jul 2, '12 12:40pm PST  Everyone thinks Paris is starving to death and I should feed her more because of her tummy tuck and you can feel her spine. Vet says she's just right! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Choosing the Right Dog > Let's Talk Terriers

Paris support the- rabid     Barked: Wed Jun 27, '12 1:01pm PST  Paris gives a 'Marge Simpson groan of anger' when she has to get out of bed for the last call potty break my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Paris support the- rabid     Barked: Wed Jun 27, '12 12:22pm PST  I like to joke around and call Paris the Silky Terror, but really she's actually not at all as bad as I expected with a terrier. Maybe she's defective What's it like to live with a terrier? There's never a dull moment, that's for sure! Can you trust them offleash? Paris is attached to my mom at the hip and won't go far from her, however she was found as a stray and it's possible she may have run off from her previous home. Who knows though. She is pretty visually stimulated and lasers in at every little thing that moves. How hard is it to care for the wiry coat? Paris, being a Silky Terrier, does not have a wiry coat. Hers is more similar to a Yorkie only it doesn't grow down to the ground. Most people keep a puppy cut, but her coat was left to grow to full length (as can be seen in her profile pic). It's not that difficult to care for, although it does get tangled easily so daily brushing is a must (and is usually undone the second she gives a shake!) It doesn't have to be a big deal, just a simple comb through to keep things untangled is all that's necessary. Her coat can get oily as well so she gets a bath every couple of weeks, although I've read they can have baths as often as once a week. Best tips for living with a terrier: Try to keep up with them and keep them busy. They love to think and learn so brain games are equally as important as physical exercise. Is dog aggression common? Every breed has its generalized trait, and the tendency for dog aggression is one of those when it comes to a terrier. However, there are always exceptions to the rule. Paris is great with Nick... most of the time. Play fighting can turn into actual fighting real quick, so I have to referee them. Although I can't tell if the cause is Nicky being too pushy or Paris just being a terrier or an overarousal thing or a little bit of everything. It doesn't happen every time they play, and Paris is actually great with other dogs at the dog park which was something I was worried about when I first started taking her. Do they have an "off switch?" Yes, and Paris's kicks in at around 6pm After we eat dinner, she crawls into her bed and is out cold for the rest of the night no matter what went on during the day. She is a busy body during the day. It's like she can't sit still or has doggy ADD. She's not getting in trouble, she's just in constant motion. She makes me tired just looking at her, and she can run at the dog park full speed for a whole hour (even after a walk) and still doesn't wear out. The moment you twitch a muscle, she springs into action in the hopes that you are going to the kitchen. I try to play fetch with her but she loses interest after a few repetitions. She LOVES digging though. Another terrier trait. She has the sandbox all to herself and it provides great exercise for her. She gets to use her nose in it as well. With Paris, she does have energy to spare, but it seems like she is able to adapt as well. She won't go insane and tear the house up if she doesn't get to go to the dog park or go on a walk for a day or two. Do they make good good city/apt dogs? As long as the owner is willing to put in the time and energy to make sure they are well exercised and trained, I think any dog could. What else should potential owners know? If you don't have a sense of humor, a terrier is not for you! Paris, I think, makes a nice intro to terriers. She's very terrier-y, but she doesn't seem to be as intense as other terriers either. She is a very nice blend of companion dog and energizer bunny. She can be either one appropriately depending on the situation. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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