8/27/2007:
shhhhh...

Hercules and Squeezil are sleeping. Hercules was 13 years old on the 25th of August. These two chihuahuas follow me everywhere... going to get the mail is an event... Squeezil has to run two or three lapses in the front yard before she's ready to move down the sidewalk. Hercules, on the other hand, has to walk calmly out... sniff the Japanese Maple... pee on it... and then look up at me. I say "We're going to get the mail", as opposed to "We're going to the Store"... He then down the walk and takes a left at the driveway... he looks back at me to make sure I wasn't trying to trick him... Squeezil, on the other hand, is in my shadow... I look around and I don't see her.. I stop... and there she is... looking up... seems like she's thinking "What? Keep moving dude. We're going to get the mail!". We meet again back at the mailbox. Squeezil has to run circles again... in the yard... technically... but edging into street. "You know you're not allowed into the street!", I blurt out again in automatic mode. Hercules sniffs... and pees on the mailbox post. We're done and I start walking back to the house. Hercules runs ahead and stares into the pond. Hercules has a keen interest in fish. I'm thinking he wants to take it to a gastronomical level. Like I said, getting the mail is an event. An event I enjoy with my Chihuahuas... possibly because on my Chihuahuas.

11/28/2006:

Long time... no write...

First off, we certainly hope everybody had a great Halloween and a Happy Thanksgiving.  I really like both of these holidays.  To me, Halloween is a great holiday.  It is nearly "guilt free"... meaning you can participate or not and nobody is going to have issues. Secondly, it is a holiday expressing pure neighborliness, fellowship and it all about kids.  Your neighbor children show up at you door and you give them candy.  If their parents are there, they often

more to follow... rebooting...

8/28/2006:

Good Morning all!

 Sorry for the 8:30am light on the puppy room... It's Garbage Day!... Yah!.. It's like a holiday every week!

Anyways, India and Pups are doing fantastic.  As you can see, they're very active... or they're very sleepy... or they're very hungry...

At the moment, India's outside, 'cause she doesn't care for peepads so much, then it's back inside to make sure everyone has clean butts!

laters...

5/29/2006:

"Libby Lu passed the CGC or Canine Good Citizen last night with flying colors! Yeah Libby!!! Monday she will be tested for the Therapy Dog Test so we're hoping she passes and can start visiting soon. We are also in the process of getting her an ILP # from the AKC so we can keep on competing with her. Hope you are well. I wanted to come for a visit but I can't see those cute puppies or I'd have to bring one home."

 Libby Lu is the daughter of Tigrrr Lyn & Dante.  We are very proud of her.  She is a wonderful Chihuahua!

The more attentive of you Chihuahua-Land blog readers will be thinking: Hey! I've already read this. Is Brian losing his mind?

... Well, I think we all know the answer to that last question... but that's another topic.

We just want to emphasize how proud we are of Libby Lu (and her family)!   This is the pinnacle of socialization. We should all strive to have Chihuahuas that are good citizens of the community.

 What's an ILP #?

Glad you asked... 
It's an AKC designation for those with a purebred Chihuahua, perhaps CKC, UKC, APR, Worldwide registered, to be able to participate in AKC events.
(I know that CKC has events too, but, AKC certainly has more...)

Indefinite Listing Privilege Program (ILP): The program that provides purebred dogs a second chance.
There are various reasons why a purebred dog might not be eligible for registration. The dog may be the product of an unregistered litter, or have unregistered parents. The dog's papers may have been withheld by its breeder or lost by its owner. Sometimes, it is the dog itself that was "lost." There are many dogs enrolled in the ILP program after they have been surrendered or abandoned, then adopted by new owners from animal shelters or purebred rescue groups. The ILP program allows the dog and owner a second chance at discovering the rewards of participating in AKC events.

What AKC events may an ILP dog Participate in?
The Indefinite Listing Privilege Program (ILP) is designed to allow dogs to participate in AKC Companion and Performance Events. The AKC Events that an ILP dog can participate in are:

• Agility Trials (All Breeds) 
• Earthdog Trials (Small Terriers and Dachshunds) 
• Herding Tests and Trials ( Herding Breeds, Rottweilers and Samoyeds)
• Hunt Tests (Most Sporting Breeds and Standard Poodles)
• Junior Showmanship (All Breeds) 
• Lure Coursing (Sighthounds) 
• Obedience Trials (All Breeds) 
• Rally Trials (All Breeds) 
• Tracking Tests (All Breeds) 

(from the AKC.ORG website: http://www.akc.org/reg/ilpex.cfm)

By the way, Libby Lu has passed her Therapy Dog Test.