 leg lifting
I had a blue Chihuahua who was neutered at 6 months and he never learned to lift his leg. He was paper trained and completely trustworthy in the house. He grew up with my female Bichon and she pretty much raised him.
My male Bichon learned to lift his leg because he played with another male while he was growing up. He wasn't neutered until he came to live with me at a year old and he still marks on occasion. It improved after he was neutered, but didn't stop. This is discussed a lot on the Bichon List and there are many, many different stories. Even dogs of the same breed grow up at different rates and learn at different rates and have different temperaments. Bichons are notorious for being hard to potty train and sometimes it takes years.
My granddaughter's Yorkie, Samantha (Sammy), is doing great. She sleeps with my granddaughter and they are getting to be great friends. I still don't have any pictures, but will get some. This little dog has brought so much joy and fun to my son and his family, especially my granddaughter. Every family needs a little dog to love!
Jeanette |