Grace & Glory Chihuahuas

22/11/2024

Thanks Pam for the special delivery of custom reversable Christmas Bandanas! I was able to pick out the fabrics and customize by neck size. I love them and they have snaps!

21/11/2024

Theodorable (Aka Teddy) is trying out his $4.99 Christmas sweater I found at ALDI USA this week. I was very surprised with the construction of the neckline and prosternum area of this sweater. It's fits the natural lines of his body well. This one will not migrate down due to poor construction. I'm impressed with this budget friendly find! My only regret is not buying all the color ways.

Ted is wearing an extra small - weight 4.5lbs.

08/11/2024

Because sometimes dog mom life is 2 am furry food prep... 🤣 I cannot believe how busy I have been and time is flying by - it seems. Doesn't help the days seem shorter too!

A much needed update:

So much has been going on behind the scenes here! We are still refining our program, we will be retiring Daisy (she is N/A). She, as sweet and well put together as she is she did not make size for inclusion in our program. Stay tuned for the addition of future hopefuls.

We are in anticipation of an all chocolate litter of AKC smooth and or long coats. With a projected ready to go home date around February 28th - March 1st 2025. We used an outside stud and are excited to see what will arrive! Please PM with all inquiries, no questions will be answered in comments. 1st and 2nd pick are reserved.

I am still taking my canine herbalism course and am currently still building my apothecary for canines and people and have recently bottled the monotropa uniflora (ghost pipe) I had shared here before. 😊

I will be fairly quiet through the upcoming holiday season until our new arrivals come... My hubby and I, as some may know - outside of being pet parents, run 2 small businesses and are very active in our community. I take weekly belly dance classes, participate in show dog classes, and always make time for our amazing friends and family. We have been spending any extra free time adding a kitchen onto our craft brewery ( We have a brand new brick oven! ). We anticipate it will open in the near future - probably early 2025? We had so much fun attending a restaurant expo to explore our possibilities. We have juggled plenty of meetings in between all of this lol. It's been nonstop. And, to wrap it all up - my hubby will be having surgery in less than 12 hours. So, we will be busy focusing as much on him as he needs the next few months while he recovers and heals.

Thanks for hanging in there with us! ❤️ I'll keep you all posted as we make progress!

25/10/2024

Grateful for Good Dog continuing to support breeders on their platform with ongoing and continuous education in canine husbandry and wellness. ❤️🐾

18/10/2024

I have taken this class! ❤️ If you are in the Northern Neck - even if you do not have a show dog yet, but have always wanted to show... come out and learn about the dog show world with Dawn!

If you have ever wanted to learn more about the world of dog shows or thought about showing your own dog - this is the class for you! Sessions begin in November. Contact us at 703-345-1680 for more information or to register!

11/10/2024

For anyone in the Williamsburg area... wish I wasn't working tomorrow evening.

🎟For clarification, this event is in person. Yes you read that correct, Rawpetmedics is coming to Williamsburg, VA tomorrow evening (Friday, October 11th)!

🌟 Get ready for an unforgettable evening! This Friday night at 7 pm, brace yourself for an exclusive impromptu Q&A session with some extraordinary guests! Making a special appearance all the way from Ireland, we have the brilliant trio of Dr. Conor Brady, Dr. Nick Thompson, & Dr. Brendan Clarke from Rawpetmedics. As if that weren't enough, Billy Hoekman from Green Juju will also be joining the party. The entry fee is just $20 at the door, and every penny will be donated to Hurricane Milton Relief. Plus, all attendees will be leaving with something special from Green Juju. 🎉 Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to meet the entire crew of Rawpetmedics in person. Get ready for an incredible night of insight, fun, and surprises! See you there! 🐾
Dogs First

08/10/2024

Hurricane Milton evacuees can come to Southern Wind Ranch in Jakin Ga with your animals. You can bring your campers and stay in the pastures if you want. We have feed and hay and water available. Just get out of the way of that hurricane! This one is not to be taken lightly.
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4376 hyw 84 Jakin Ga. 334-806-1050 /334-806-8109 / 229-793-2668

03/10/2024

Although all culinary mushrooms are safe for dogs to eat, some varieties are toxic and can be lethal. Mushrooms can pop up overnight so keep your eyes peeled and pluck those baby's out of your runs or regularly trafficked areas. Toxic varieties include:

Death cap
Amanita muscaria
Fly agaric
Jeweled deathcap
Galerina
Galerina marginata
Gyromitra esculenta
Amanita pantherinoides
Helvella lacunosa
Inocybe

The leaves of red maple trees (Acer rubrum) can be toxic to dogs also. Dried or wilted leaves are the most dangerous, and can contain toxic tannins and gallic acid.

Symptoms of red maple poisoning include:

vomiting
lethargy
jaundice
difficulty breathing
dark urine

Symptoms can appear 18 hours to five days after ingestion.

Foods containing Xylitol, also known as birch sugar or wood sugar, a sweetener can be toxic to dogs. Common products containing xylitol include baked goods, peanut butter, drink powders, candy, pudding, ketchup, barbecue sauces, and pancake syrups.

Symptoms of xylitol poisoning in dogs include:

Vomiting
Weakness
Decreased activity
Difficulty walking or standing
Shaking or seizures
Coma
Liver failure
Bleeding problems

Finally Cacao is toxic to dogs because it contains theobromine and caffeine.

Theobromine is a bitter alkaloid, found in cacao seeds, that is the main cause of chocolate toxicity in dogs. Dogs process theobromine more slowly than humans, so it builds up in their system and can cause a number of issues.

The amount of theobromine and caffeine in chocolate varies by type and processing, but darker chocolates generally have higher levels. For example, cocoa powder and unsweetened baker's chocolate have the highest concentrations, while white chocolate has the lowest.

Symptoms of chocolate toxicity in dogs include:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Panting
Excessive thirst and urination
Abnormal heart rhythm
Tremors
Seizures

Although my dogs are huge part of our family, during holidays I place my dogs in a cozy area separate from my guests and food. This prevents any of my floor snackers from snatching up something I would not want them to have. Better to be safe than an endure an expensive and possibly disastrous vet visit! ❤️🐾

28/09/2024

A national symbol of Mexico, the Chihuahua has a lineage going back to the ancient kingdoms of pre-Columbian times. Learn more about the breed's history.

26/09/2024

Exciting things are happening at Callao Brewing Company. We had been quietly working on our kitchen addition behind the scenes but with the installation of our brick oven we just couldn't wait to share any longer. We are growing to accommodate the needs of our community and we needed more permanant food presence here in town. Stay tuned, as pizza is not the only planned addition to our offerings here at Callao Brewing Company... There's more to come!

23/09/2024

The recent rain has brought forth a treasure! This is Monotropa uniflora or ghost pipe that was responsibly harvested locally to ensure proliferation for the future and promptly started in a tincture. It turned a beautiful lavender hue in just a few short hours!

This unique mycotroph, is an herbaceous perennial plant that does not utilize photosynthesis for the production of chlorophyll. Hence its pale coloration... so instead, it parasitizes fungi that are mycorrhizal on trees. Because of this it derives its energy from trees that use chlorophyll to photosynthesize.

As a medicinal plant it is an analgesic with very unique properties. Resembling the spine and brainstem in appearance and mirroring that in its energetics, this plant has a distinct property for helping people modulate sensory input physically and emotionally.

30/08/2024

Uhm, because... OK, YES! I had to place 2 orders in a week The Adored Beast Apothecary you surprised me with a sale on The Wolf! 😆 Do it again - I dare you. Lol.

TODAY IS NATIONAL HOLISTIC PET DAY! Support a fantastic business and celebrate your pets wellness today:

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22/08/2024

My bath time boy got soo relaxed during his scrub a dub that he has been coiled up napping in his towel since... 😍. I am loathing waking him for the blow dry. My sweet Doodiebug ❤️ (Aka Elijah)