[chihuahua-lady]

hi all had another show today with jacob i dunno what was up with him but he was real naughty he just decided when he was in the ring he would do what he wanted and we got bad results a 5th a 4th and a third but it was a last in every class i think my major prob is most the dogs of his age have there full coat and his dos not seem to want to come through does anyone have any tips on getting the coat better thanks vicki

 

[SC]

Aww that's too bad. He is still such a handsome boy.

When Callie was younger she actually developed bald spots. The vet gave me some Omega 3 fatty acid oil to put on her food once a day. Her coat thickened up almost immediately! She just turned 9 mos. old and her coat looks about like Jacob's as far as length. It is taking forever for it grow long! I have heard that it can take up to 3 years for them to get their full coat. :?

 

[chimom]

Yeah, I've heard about the omega fatty oil. I've never tried it though. I've also read and heard it takes 2-3 years for long hair chis to get their full coat. My Jasmine has long hair on her ears, tail and around neck area, a skirt around her tushie area and a strip of longer hair right down her back and although the rest of her coat is longer than a smooth coat, it is still not very long.

Sorry Jacob did not do very well - but he is still a cutie. Give him time.

 

[Tinker]

Jacob's coat is about right for his age truthfully. The omega3 will help and it is good for them. No dog is going to win everytime, yes there are standards for judges to use but each judge sees the standard according to their own interpretation. I have a friend that shows Dobe's and her boy was last in every class at a small show not long ago and walked off with two firsts and two 4 point major wins at a huge show a couple of weeks later. People who have been showing a long time will pick and choose shows based on who's judging their breed quite often.

 

[nabi]

Jacob looks perfect to me ( but I'm just a chi lover, not a judge LOL )

 

[Auggies Mom]

I think Jacob is simply beautiful. I'd give him 1st place

 

[blossom]

I think Jacob is simply beautiful. I'd give him 1st place

Same here!

 

[Camilla]

Jacob is adorable...he's a winner to me!

 

[ilovesadie]

Jacob is adorable...he's a winner to me!

Me too!! The Omega 3 oil is good for their coats. It makes it nice and shiny! I think the brand is called 3V Caps although I'm not sure about in the UK. Better luck next time!

 

[xx-nathalie-xx]

jacob is soo beautiful ....he will get that first place some day :wink:

kisses nat

 

[chihuahua-lady]

im just gonna look for the omega 3 oil on the net coz i dont think its avalible over here but i can prob get it shiped over fingers crossed

 

[chihuahua-lady]

hi all before i buy it i just wanted to make sure this is right one-

omega 3-6-9 flaxseed,fish and starflower oil

i can get 60 capsules for ten pound off of holland and barrat.co.uk is this right thanks

 

[luv4mygirls]

derm caps liquid is a real good one. petmeds.com has them not sure if they ship to you though....

 

[chihuahua-lady]

me again its ok iv found the right one now the exact one every1 has been telling me about i just got 180 capsules for 5 pound off of e bay so il have to see how he gets on with them will keep you up dated thanks guys

 

[xfayex]

I think jacob is a stunner! (although im not a judge i can see hes beautiful!) good luck with future shows :wink:

 

[MissMolly]

Awww! It's okay Jacob!!! I think you're a total winner!!!! :wave: