DogBlog

…if you live in rattlesnake country, they are out early this year. We had three bites today. Looks like a long hot summer is ahead.

From the Puerto Rican Kennel Club…
“La Federación Canófila de Puerto Rico se enorgullece de nuestro Presidente, el Sr. Rafael de Santiago, al ser sido electo por la Asamblea de la FCI en Budapest como presidente de la Federación Cinológica Internacional, organización líder de la cinología mundial.”

“Canófila Federation of Puerto Rico is proud of our President, Mr. Rafael de Santiago, being been elected by the Assembly of the FCI in Budapest as president of the FCI, a leader of the global cinología.”

…It is amazing how many vets do not tell people to hot pack incisions after their dogs have surgery. In response to the many times that I have taught people in emails how to do this, and in desperation for having to repeat this over and over to so many caring owners, here is how it is done:

HOW TO HOTPACK:

Drain a bowl of hot water and add one or two drops of liquid detergent, like Dawn or Ivory. (Water should be as hot as you can stand to put your hand in and hold it there comfortably.) Take a washcloth or small towel and fold it so that it is about the size of your hand. Dip it into the hot soapy water and wring it out. Hold it on the incision until it cools. Dip it into the hot solution again and continue this for about ten or 15 minutes. As the bowl of water cools, add more hot water to maintain the temperature. This will help the incision drain and heal much faster. It will also prevent infection in the surgical site.
Try to do this twice a day, a.m. and p.m. and if you can spare the time, also at midday.

…made his owner, Randy Simpson, proud another time…

…to watch the development of young Xolos as they grow and mature.
Here are two lovely young females that are being nurtured and and trained by their loving owners.
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Besitos Munequita is owned by Teresa Vila.
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Besitos Alegre Cielito is owned by Paula Braz and Sheila Polk.
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…loves the sunshine in Las Vegas.

…at the end of the Xolo Rainbow!!!!! Her forever family loves her so much!

…suits ORQUIDITA. As a tiny pup she was brought from the state of Oaxaca to begin a new bloodline here. She gave us two beautiful litters and then retired to a wonderful home in Modesto, Ca. Good to see you, Orqi!!!!!

…to the Xolos’ Happy Hunting Ground. She was 16 years old and her owners’ wrote: “With great sorrow, we said goodbye. We loved her so much.” May your star shine brightly, dear Nequis. She was an intermediate hairless xolo. She lived a full life in a busy and loving home. Her dam was Yatsil and her sire was Pakat. RIP dearone. The World is a better place for your having been here.

…enough to eat!
Cleo’s Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
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…I love this photo. What a beautiful capture!!!

…is all grown up and loves her home.

…from Chocolate’s family…..”She’s REALLY come out of her shell. I’ve taken her out to the farm and taught her to maintain a ten yard radius of me which us hilarious when she sees a squirrel or bird. She stops at ten yards like there’s a brick wall and stares intently until i release her. Shes fast as the wind.”
I asked how they trained her to do this and they responded: “Id call her back at ten yards every time and give her a treat. Eventually she stopped going further than ten yards. I had already well established stay and release so she thinks that’s her treat now when i release her from anything. I give her a real treat when shes called back.
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…AND MY NAME IS AMADOR. I am in the northern part of Los Angeles, Ca. Please watch for me and if you see me or know anything about where I am, call my Papa at 323-559-2346. I want to go back to his home.
GOOD NEWS, AMADOR IS BACK HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he was gone less than 24 hours.

…are starting out with a new puppy or dog: Super Puppy Book

Not all puppy advice applies equally to all puppies. Xolos are individuals and the owner must use their judgement as to what seems good for their dog, what works the best for it. Read lots of material about what you are doing and exercise your best judgement.