Hello, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to study extra about me and my 5 humorous canines, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred.
You already know these annoying dad and mom who simply received’t shut up about their children? Their profile footage are of their children, they’re at all times exhibiting you pictures and movies of their children, and so they assume that everybody is as and enthusiastic about their children’ each day lives as they’re. Ugh, they’re simply the worst. And I’m considered one of them…however my children occur to be two Chihuahuas named Ned and Fred.
- aka Neddy & Freddy
- aka The Boyz
- aka Nederick and Frederick
- aka Helpless Ned and Damaged Fred
I can lastly admire how dad and mom really feel harassed and anxious at any time when they’re away from their youngsters, and might nearly perceive why Mr & Mrs Brady ditched their honeymoon as a result of they missed the youngsters (I can nearly perceive, I’m not an entire psychopath).
How My Love (Obsession?) With Chihuahuas Started
When Potato (Tate), the wonderful little rescue canine, joined our household in 2021, he modified our lives and launched us to the quirky world of Chihuahuas. Sadly, Tate’s time with us was brief, and he handed away within the Christmas of 2022, abandoning a gap in my coronary heart far larger than his bodily dimension.
In my grief, I discovered a tiny (and I do imply tiny) glimmer of pleasure known as Ned. Weighing simply over one pound, this tiny creature reworked our residence together with his antics, affection, and helplessness. He endeared himself to anybody he met and instantly took over Tate’s position as Kodah, the Malinois x Shepherd’s, boss and playmate.
As soon as we’d gone via the interval of crate training him in a single day – one thing I like to recommend all pet house owners implement, because it ensures your infant learns to decide on their very own, understands that the world doesn’t finish after we depart them, and makes bathroom coaching a lot simpler – he migrated to our mattress the place he nestles towards my chest all evening.
Not lengthy after Ned joined us, we discovered that his cousin was in want of a house, so one chi shortly grew to become two. Poor Kodah by no means knew what hit him!
Ned & Fred – Consuming, Sleeping, or Up To One thing
When Ned and Fred are collectively, lovely chaos isn’t far-off. These boys sleep exhausting, eat massive, and play, yip, wrestle, and chase like they’re being pushed by a nuclear energy plant. What they lack in bodily dimension, they greater than make up for with their particular person quirks, huge personalities, and inexhaustible affection.
Once they’re not burrowing beneath blankets seeking the proper snooze spot, or begging for meals within the kitchen, they’re attempting their greatest to create mischief and mayhem, however fortunately for us, the whole lot they do is on a really small scale.
Chihuahuas Are Small
Do you know?
Chihuahuas are small, and Ned is especially tiny. Meaning the whole lot about them (other than the noise they will make!) can also be small.
- House necessities – small
- Meals payments – small
- Insurance coverage premiums – small
- Capability for harm – small
- Poops – small
- Shedding stage – small
- Train necessities – small
Even once they have accidents indoors (which, sadly, is one factor these tiny beasts are famend for), it’s exhausting to remain mad at such a tiny nugget. What will be problematic, nevertheless, is when you end up in want of a good enzymatic cleaner to take care of the buildup of tiny indoor pees which have gone unnoticed. And but, I can by no means keep mad at their little faces!
Chihuahuas Are Needy
Ask anybody who has recognized me for greater than ten years and they’re going to let you know that I’m a cat individual; one which loves canines however will at all times have cats. In fact, now I’ve 5 of every – dwelling the dream!
One of many issues I’ve at all times preferred about cats is that they’re low upkeep when in comparison with canines. They don’t must be let loose to the bathroom, they don’t must be walked every single day, and so they don’t bounce up and get in your face when they need consideration.
However the unbiased nature of cats can generally make you are feeling surplus to requirement. A Chihuahua, alternatively, at all times appears to be in need of help! Being picked up and carried round isn’t just welcomed, it’s typically demanded, and you realize that they might not fare too properly with out you.
Consistently Entertained, Beloved, and Wanted
Not a day goes by once I don’t discover myself dropping time simply gazing at a sleeping Ned and Fred, or laughing as they run amok. Not a day goes by once I don’t really feel liked and wanted by them. And never a day goes by that I don’t really feel extremely grateful that Tate wanted a house, and confirmed me what I had been lacking. Irrespective of the place I’m going or what I do sooner or later, I do know that I’ll do it with a Chihuahua by my facet.
What about you? Is there a pet that has modified your life like Potato, Ned & Fred have modified mine? Let me know within the feedback part under.
This text is part of Dr. Karyn’s collection together with her 5 canines.
