Today was Pixie's first official vet visit. She had a good time, made friends with a dog that was the size of Ginger, and kept the vet moving. He had to guess her weight because she was too busy checking everything out around the scale and he could not get an exact number - best guess was just under 7 pounds with his hands holding her down. The vet she is VERY healthy.
Pixie is a Shiba Inu - the smallest of the Shiba breed (think Akita). The Shiba Inu is considered one of the few dogs that have catlike characteristics. She can play independently but enjoys being with people a lot. I wish I could record the sound she makes that sounds just like a cat's meow!
Average weight for the females is around 15-17 pounds; however, Pixie looks like she will come in under the average -- she has very tiny paws.
One of the great things I like about the Shiba Inu's is that they are highly fastidious and potty train very easily - which is true -within two days she knew she was supposed to go outside to go potty!
Average weight for the females is around 15-17 pounds; however, Pixie looks like she will come in under the average -- she has very tiny paws.
One of the great things I like about the Shiba Inu's is that they are highly fastidious and potty train very easily - which is true -within two days she knew she was supposed to go outside to go potty!
4 comments:
Such a cute picture. I was thinking that I have seen a little dog sleeping in a girl's bed but I have never seen a little girl sleeping in a dog's bed. HE! HE! Thanks for sharing all about Pixie with us. I think you are growing very fond of that puppy. Maybe we will get a picture of you sleeping in Pixie's bed next time. HE! HE! Tell the girls I want to know for sure if that happens! Love, Debbi
Love the picture! It reminds me of something I would have done when I was Gracelyn's age.
I really think Pixie is one of the cutest dogs I've ever seen and would definitely look into that breed in the future (shhh, don't tell Toby and Tanner!) Actually, I will probably always own a Sheltie but I may "need" another dog around too. :o)
I have never heard of that type of dog...cool! What neat character traits!
Is that Dorothy with Toto lying on yalls floor...where are her ruby slippers? Darn with! Get the water!
Thats "DARN WITCH!!!" LOL
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