Cute chihuahua picture of the week

Farfl was "chillin'" (as I believe the kids say) and I couldn't resist taking some pictures of her. I knitted the blanket for Farfl before she was old enough to come home. Click on the "More" link to see more pictures. The blanket is on top of a cushion that my best friend Emma made for me before I emigrated to Canada from England. It's next to my desk in my home office and it's where Farfl hangs...

Knit a chihuahua sweater

It's been getting a little cooler in Toronto these past few days. I'd been meaning to knit Farfl a few sweaters for the Autumn, but had been busy knitting socks for myself and my girlfriend Sarah. Then one evening last week when Farfl balked at going outside I knew I had to pull my finger out! I don't know about you, but I find it really difficult finding knitting patterns for very small dogs...

This week’s super-cute chihuahua pictures!

While Farfl was staying at Shangri-Paw she met a pug puppy called Rocco. They were pretty close in size and became firm friends. Click on each picture to see the full story. Thanks so much to Sharon Herman for posting these on Facebook!

Boarding your Chihuahua

Every year at the end of August our family goes away to a festival in the Laurentian mountains in Quebec. My husband teaches, my daughter runs around with her friends and I relax and listen to music all day long by the lake. This year was the first year we've had to consider what to do with Farfl. Jess the cat is easy. She has a wonderful visitor, Betsy, from BredinsBest. But what to do with the...

Farfl at Afrofest 2009

It was a long day and she coped admirably! On Sunday we decided to walk down to Afrofest because Oumou Sangaré was playing - one of my husband's favourites. Then we thought - why not take the dog? It was a good opportunity for my husband (above) to experience what it's like to take a dog to an event. He doesn't have much experience of dogs and was worried she'd get squished. All the kids...