GypsyNBeau
Posted : 1/14/2008 7:32:35 AM
Pictures? You asked for it. 
(Sorry about the size -- I am on dial-up and photobucket is being a PITA)
Puppy chis may have a disproportionately large head.
Baby Beau:

Chis bond very closely with their owner or primary caretaker.
"Where are you going?!"

Just like any other breed, chis require training from an early age.
5 months old and ornrey ;)

A chi's favorite activity...sunbathing:

Chis are extremely entertaining...
"I'm telling you, it was THIS tall!"

Don't let their size fool you...chis are great companions and always up for adventure (just so long as that means being with YOU) 


They can get along great with dogs of all sizes if they are socialized (cats too).
Beau's best friend:

They will find the comfiest spot in the house and claim it if given the chance.
"You move it, you lose it!"

Their tiny size means that they always have to be supervised when outside...they are prey to hawks, owls, coyotes, and many more. They can also squeeze through the tiniest of gaps or holes, so fencing needs to be secure.
A good example of bad fencing (and long grass):

Chis are hard to resist when they want something.
Beau trying some telapathy: "You want to pick me up...you want to pick me up...you want to pick me up..."

They are energetic little dogs who looooove to play.
A minature tennis ball is just the right size for them:

After all that playing, they are content to crash...preferably on the softest blanket they can find.
Beau pooped after a long hard day of being a dog:

Again. This happens a lot around here.

And finally, because of their small size, they do not retain much body heat, nor do they have much fur...so, yes, in cold weather, they do benefit from wearing clothes. It is not necessarily because the owner thinks it is "cute." ;)
