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DiOrGiRLy · 07-08-2005, 12:12 PM

EEEK I never saw one before they look like a mouse squirrel bunny... Kinda cute but too much like a mouse I was expecting it to look like a ferret or something ... {Pretty cool, something different Does anyone know How much do these guys cost?

chewysmom · 07-08-2005, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ssguzzy828

I hope you dont think i was being mean. I didnt think i was mean,I was just offering advice like you asked for. I am sorry if you took my posts to be mean that is not how i intended it to sound. Sometimes petsmart or petco carry chinchillas.

I wasn't refering to anything you posted, you weren't rude at all. I was refering to a different member

yorkieagility · 07-08-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

HELP! My hubby has been wanting a Chinchilla for years. I'll admit that they're cute but I have 2 beautiful dogs. How can he possibly want a CHINCHILLA when we have such lovely babies already? He's CRAZY! Plus, won't Codie and Katie chase the Chinchilla? He's small and furry and dogs (especially terriers) were bred to CHASE!! What should I do? I feel SO bad telling him not to get this darn fuzz ball from hell Chinchilla because he went out and spent thousands of bucks on my 2 dogs for me as a surprise gift because he knew how badly I wanted them ... but c'mon, a Chinchilla? What should I do? Help!

Nothing said it can't work. Just have to be very careful with the Chinchilla or it might end up as a very dead and expensive yorkie toy.

JCarlson2004 · 07-08-2005, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ssguzzy828

I hope you dont think i was being mean. I didnt think i was mean,I was just offering advice like you asked for. I am sorry if you took my posts to be mean that is not how i intended it to sound. Sometimes petsmart or petco carry chinchillas.

Oh no I wasn't referring to you - you were NOT AT ALL rude! You were very helpful and polite and I appreciate it. I was referring to someone else. Sorry if you got offended

JCarlson2004 · 07-08-2005, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieagility

Nothing said it can't work. Just have to be very careful with the Chinchilla or it might end up as a very dead and expensive yorkie toy.

I know, that's exactly what I am worried about because while I am not home the Chinchilla would stay in his cage (I found his 3 level awesome cage) but when I come home, I'd like to let the little guy out to run and play. But I'm afraid my pooches will chase him and hurt him. I guess I'll just have to monitor their activity and stay in the same room.

PRINCESS530 · 07-08-2005, 12:48 PM

I have had a chincilla before unfortunately he got sick and passed away about 2 years ago. His name was Chi-Chi. He was adorable and a great pet my first cat even played with him. I used to block off the living and let them play together he was not scared of the cat a bit and Patches never hurt him nor did he bite her. I have never heard of them biting before. I think my personal opinion is to let him get one. They do make balls especially for them to come out and play in so they do not get injured. If you want more info on them PM me and I'll tell you as much as I know.

Good Luck!!!!

ssguzzy828 · 07-08-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

Oh no I wasn't referring to you - you were NOT AT ALL rude! You were very helpful and polite and I appreciate it. I was referring to someone else. Sorry if you got offended

Whew ok good

. I was hoping it wasnt me. lol Good luck with your decision though I know its a hard one to make either way at least you have done some research and asked for some advice. I hope it works out for you!!!!

P.s Maybe if you buy him his chinchilla he will let you get another yorkie

JCarlson2004 · 07-08-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ssguzzy828

Whew ok good

. I was hoping it wasnt me. lol Good luck with your decision though I know its a hard one to make either way at least you have done some research and asked for some advice. I hope it works out for you!!!!

P.s Maybe if you buy him his chinchilla he will let you get another yorkie

That woul be awesome! I'd love another Yorkie baby - they're so addictive!! I've been to IL before for a friend's wedding. What part of IL are you from? I've been to Chicago and Peoria.

yorkipower · 07-08-2005, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

HELP! My hubby has been wanting a Chinchilla for years. I'll admit that they're cute but I have 2 beautiful dogs. How can he possibly want a CHINCHILLA when we have such lovely babies already? He's CRAZY! Plus, won't Codie and Katie chase the Chinchilla? He's small and furry and dogs (especially terriers) were bred to CHASE!! What should I do? I feel SO bad telling him not to get this darn fuzz ball from hell Chinchilla because he went out and spent thousands of bucks on my 2 dogs for me as a surprise gift because he knew how badly I wanted them ... but c'mon, a Chinchilla? What should I do? Help!

Depends on the personality and prey drive of your Yorkies. Mr. Bun WOULD DEFINETLY TRY TO KILL IT! At the last earthdog trial, he had the judge in sstitches. She said to me "I was expecting a cream puff and what I got instead was a dog who was trying to chew through the bars to get at the rat." I had to pluck the splinters from the wooden bars out of Bun's teeth.
We also had a Yorkie whose fav pasttime was scooping the Gecos out of my brother's fish tank and eating them! Our princess penny though, is a sweetheart with very low prey drive. Her best friend in the world happens to be our parrott and I'm more worried that her feathered friend will hurt her, than the other way around.

Marlee · 07-08-2005, 04:33 PM

I can say from experiance these are great pets. It has it's pwn cage and if you want to let it run you just get the big ferret ball. ( I do not reccomned them running around all by themselves) They dont bite unless previously agressive, and they are so super soft and cuddley. I had 2 for several yeares, a mating pair. It wasnt until the male got seriously injured we had a problem. (he got caught on the side of his cage somehow and broke several bones.) However I would let your husband have his pet, after all imagine how you would feel if he tried to tell you no on keeping your babies.

tw4sw · 07-08-2005, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

HELP! My hubby has been wanting a Chinchilla for years. I'll admit that they're cute but I have 2 beautiful dogs. How can he possibly want a CHINCHILLA when we have such lovely babies already? He's CRAZY! Plus, won't Codie and Katie chase the Chinchilla? He's small and furry and dogs (especially terriers) were bred to CHASE!! What should I do? I feel SO bad telling him not to get this darn fuzz ball from hell Chinchilla because he went out and spent thousands of bucks on my 2 dogs for me as a surprise gift because he knew how badly I wanted them ... but c'mon, a Chinchilla? What should I do? Help!

OMG! Aren't they like big furry rats!!! Bless your heart!! I'd run, not walk for the hills along with my yorkie babies!!

lycansmom · 07-08-2005, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie Owned

I curious to see what everyone has to say about this... my daughter is begging for a ferret for her birthday. I have explained to her that I think the dogs would be constantly after it since that is what they were originally breed to do- chase rats, mice, etc... She swears she will keep it in her room and that they will get use it... I don't know what to do...
Anyone else have a yorkie/ ferret combination? How does that work out for you?

ferrets stink...even if you have their scent glands removed ick you have to bathe them like 3 times a week just for them to smell decent.

jesscruz · 07-08-2005, 07:00 PM

i think their so cute!my hubby has been wanting one too but i am a neat freeaak!and i don't know how clean they are and how much you have to clean their cage and stuff so he said never mind it's ok. i feel bad but i'll be the one having to take care of it because he works all day and i'm the one home. i know i should,because he's the one working and stuff and as a appreciation that he works for us,but aaahhh, i just can't but you never know maybe in the future when i get old and i'm in the mind set of screw the housework maybe i'll give in, then again maybe he'll forget what it is by then lol....just kidding. good luck on your search and i'm sure you'll find the perfect one for you and your hubby!

jesscruz · 07-08-2005, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by typerk

If you can have your dogs why can't he have his chinchilla? I actually think you are being selfish and worrying about how it will "look" compared to YOUR yorkies.

by the way i was in shock

when i read this very rude comment!

ssguzzy828 · 07-08-2005, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

That woul be awesome! I'd love another Yorkie baby - they're so addictive!! I've been to IL before for a friend's wedding. What part of IL are you from? I've been to Chicago and Peoria.

Im right outside chicago in the south suburbs, Im actually like 10 minutes from midway airport.

07-08-2005, 12:12 PM	#31
DiOrGiRLy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 547	EEEK I never saw one before they look like a mouse squirrel bunny... Kinda cute but too much like a mouse I was expecting it to look like a ferret or something ... {Pretty cool, something different Does anyone know How much do these guys cost? __________________ DiOrGiRLy tiny's dogster page Tiny Piccolo Baci's Fotki Album

07-08-2005, 12:48 PM	#36
PRINCESS530 Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Moline, IL Posts: 11	I've had one! I have had a chincilla before unfortunately he got sick and passed away about 2 years ago. His name was Chi-Chi. He was adorable and a great pet my first cat even played with him. I used to block off the living and let them play together he was not scared of the cat a bit and Patches never hurt him nor did he bite her. I have never heard of them biting before. I think my personal opinion is to let him get one. They do make balls especially for them to come out and play in so they do not get injured. If you want more info on them PM me and I'll tell you as much as I know. Good Luck!!!! __________________ Tara & Princess

07-08-2005, 04:33 PM	#40
Marlee YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Caldwell Idaho Posts: 956	I can say from experiance these are great pets. It has it's pwn cage and if you want to let it run you just get the big ferret ball. ( I do not reccomned them running around all by themselves) They dont bite unless previously agressive, and they are so super soft and cuddley. I had 2 for several yeares, a mating pair. It wasnt until the male got seriously injured we had a problem. (he got caught on the side of his cage somehow and broke several bones.) However I would let your husband have his pet, after all imagine how you would feel if he tried to tell you no on keeping your babies. __________________ Marlee Bridget's Mommy Bridget 's Romeo

07-08-2005, 07:00 PM	#43
jesscruz YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: seaside,ca Posts: 1,763	i think their so cute!my hubby has been wanting one too but i am a neat freeaak!and i don't know how clean they are and how much you have to clean their cage and stuff so he said never mind it's ok. i feel bad but i'll be the one having to take care of it because he works all day and i'm the one home. i know i should,because he's the one working and stuff and as a appreciation that he works for us,but aaahhh, i just can't but you never know maybe in the future when i get old and i'm in the mind set of screw the housework maybe i'll give in, then again maybe he'll forget what it is by then lol....just kidding. good luck on your search and i'm sure you'll find the perfect one for you and your hubby! __________________ mommy's little baby coco bear Last edited by jesscruz; 07-08-2005 at 07:03 PM.