Shih Tzu Love

Nacho ! ! !

2008-03-15T06:13:00.000-07:00

Super cute Nacho!

21 Days

2007-06-27T20:25:00.000-07:00

What a handsome pup!
'Will have to wait 1 more week till he gets full control of his senses. He's still crawling but he's really trying hard to stand up :) So cute right?!

Chronicles of a birth foretold

2007-06-09T01:29:00.001-07:00

In Utero 30 days.
Mischa's ultrasound.
How did we know for sure? They mated during Holy Week!!! Bad shih tzus! LOL
Birth Day
It's a boy! An only boy!
It's time for...the Shih Tzu Credo!

Shih Tzu: your friend, your partner,
your defender, your dog.
You are her life, her love, her leader.
Shih Tzu will be yours, faithful and true,
to the last beat of her heart.
You owe it to her to be worthy of such devotion.
-Unknown author

Day 1
Oh so little. and so pink. so gentle. protected and loved.

Day 3
The nose is getting darker. This is just too exciting..

Day 5
At this stage, the shih tzu still cannot see nor hear. It's only awareness is that of it's mother's presence.

Muffin Stud

2007-04-10T08:58:00.000-07:00

Awwww... here's my boy Diego.
He looks so behaved but he's really rowdy, stubborn, & paranoid!
Always asking for trouble, hates cats, runs like a cartoon character,
unbelievably lovable and funny in a very cute way.

Pretty Girl

2007-03-05T19:33:00.000-08:00

I'm in love with this drawing. We can never capture this look on camera.
Here's a creature who will never stop loving you.
Art by Mikke Gallardo

Dog Dreams

2006-11-10T15:52:00.000-08:00

Mischa & Diego in Seventeen Philippines, October 2006 issue.

My Baby Turns 1!

2006-10-27T04:18:00.000-07:00

She could be my daughter.. well, she is actually. It takes a lot of patience and love to raise a doggie. It's not for the weak in spirit, hehe. First comes housebreaking (Geesh, I never knew the word till I read about it). Next comes, leaving them alone (and training them well enough not to destroy the good stuff you have at home). Watch out, dogs are prone to separation anxiety! And lastly, it takes an hour to completely dry their hair so your back's gonna hurt.
Dosgter accounts are a must too, so prepare those tales/tails of devotion!

The baby is now a lady

2006-07-13T19:42:00.000-07:00

Mischa in Bora

2006-04-08T21:56:00.000-07:00

Originally titled "Mischa In Heat" (But since she won't be in heat for another couple of months..and even so, No boy dogs allowed! Mommy is strict.)
As close as she's gonna get to Boracay, Mischa baby is a total beach babe!

Mischa Aktibista

2006-03-09T22:04:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines!

2006-02-14T07:49:00.000-08:00

shih tzu owner's survival guide

2006-02-09T02:15:00.000-08:00

How to keep your shih tzu alive for the first 3 mos.

1. Take the cute little fur ball to the vet for a physical check up. We learned a lot of things about dogs we never knew before! We were shocked to find out Mischa has an umbilical hernia! It's not serious though, common among shih tzus, and can be corrected by surgery. The Vet advised not to squeeze her too much, and pop it back in if you feel it bulge. The hole in her stomach is about the size of 1/2 an m&m. She's not suffering from it or anything but...poor Mischa! :-(

2. Don't bathe them everyday! I heard of a chihuahua puppy whose owner bathed her everyday, caught a cold and eventually died! The Vet said once a week is okay especially since she's indoors all the time. You can clean her feet and coat with a wet towel (water and alcohol) before bedtime if she's dirty. Occasional baby powder also helps for Mischa! ;-)

3. Protect the eyes. Their eyes are most vulnerable due to their faces being flat. It can easily be poked by objects and is prone to bump into coarse surfaces and edges if she's running and loses control (cute but dangerous! :-o). Again, I've heard of a pug who, while playing in the garden got poked in the eye by some twig sticking out of a shrub and went blind! x-o
Also, the hair around the eyes should be trimmed or checked regularly if you decide to grow it long enough to tie it away (that's cute). ;-P

4. Keep them indoors for the first three months. Before 3 months, they are still vulnerable to catch life-theatening viruses since they haven't completed their shots. They should not mingle with other dogs who might be carriers, or any person who are exposed to other sick dogs. Be aware of where you let her roam freely even if its indoors, you'll never know where other people's germ-carrying-footwear came from.:-

5. Don't tire out the cute, adorable, huggable, and again—oh so cute, live-stuff toy-batteries-included-fun machine. Since they're still too young and too small, they only have so much energy to use. They can get stressed out if they play in turbo charged mode with children or cuddled by too many persons all at once. Like batteries, they need to recharge when they get exhausted.

Every moment with your shih-tzu pup is all worth-while so make sure you love them back everytime you can!

Watch out for Survival Guides Part 2: How To Keep Your Shih-tzu Happy

Mischa turns 3 months!

2006-01-26T21:49:00.000-08:00

Happy 3rd Month Birthday my sweet pup Mischa! You are getting bigger and fluffier!
I can't wait to tie your hair, but you have to learn to behave first and let us comb your hair without you biting us and being rowdy. Well, your papa will take care of that...You're just so cute! Thanks for not ruining the good stuff at home and not making a mess. You're such a good puppy! WE LOVE YOU and you'll always have us no matter what!
Friends, pls. help Mischa's mom earn dollars by clicking the ads! he he he Gift nyo na yon kay Mischa. we'll buy her a collar e, you'll see...

Meet Mischa's Toys

2006-01-25T15:24:00.000-08:00

Here's Mischa's Pal, ROLLY.
She loves playing with him! She thinks he's real... or does she?

(Rolly seems to enjoy the cuddling...or does he?

Meet the rest of the group...

ARLENE. Lost an eye, a leg, a wing. But worst of all, lost her "quack-quack" sound effects.

NAT. Mischa's first baby toy. Also serves as a pencil holder. Wait! It is a pencil holder!

PO. Cute toy from Po.

JYMM. From Jymm. Mischa's first gift.

GREEN CHICK. Lost both legs, can't stand up anymore! Most victimized!

GILLYWEED.Lost it's bright changing lights effect.

AMADO. Brown dino from Japan.

ZEN STONE. An unusual toy for a dog! or anyone for that matter!

PATRICIA. From McDonald's to Shammy's.

HUSH HUSH. Gummy rubber bracelet. Chewy!

SQUEAKY. Bouncy and fun! Ugly though.

Mischa in Tiendesitas

2006-01-21T07:35:00.000-08:00

Here's our SOOOo cute puppy sitting in one of those antique benches in Tiendesitas - one of only two pet-friendly galaans in our area (the other one is Eastwood). She's so much fun to be with! It's like carrying around a live teddy bear ü

Mischa plays billiards

2006-01-16T00:59:00.000-08:00

Aside from laser pointers, billiard balls drive her crazy!
It was so much fun watching her!

photo by Mikke Gallardo, who else?

separated at birth

2006-01-09T20:59:00.000-08:00

Everyday Mischa and Generic Eewok

Virtual Mischa

2006-01-03T16:30:00.001-08:00

Pop art by: Mischa's papa,
d' Great Michael Angelo Gallardo.

my little dog, little breaths at my feet.
laughing with her tail, barking at the wall.
playing with a tissue, dancing with the rags.
sleeping on her back, rolling all around.

Poem by: Her mom,
Rizza Gallardo

Mischa at 2 mos.

2005-12-26T11:08:00.000-08:00

All About Mischa

2005-12-26T09:44:00.000-08:00

Registered Name : Leona of Sweet Lyle

Born : October 25, 2005

Color : Brown, White, Black

Weight : 3 lbs.

Owner : Mikke and Rizza Gallardo

Breeder : F. M. Chavez

Vet : Dr. Raymond M.C. N. De Villa, D.V.M. (Animal Care Specialists, Tiendesitas)

Eats : Eukanuba Puppy Lamb and Rice, Pedigree treats

Likes : Hangin out in front of the electric fan, listening and sleeping with full blast music in the background, chewing on stuffed toys, rubber toys, slippers, rags, tissue paper, human parts, being pulled by any stuff gripped on her mouth, being tickled, posing for the camera.

Accomplishments : Responds to her name when called, knows what the word "NO" means, sleeps on her own bed, toilet trained (within a week), can be left alone at home, expresses excitement to welcome home and greet owners - especially when its her papa!, takes her vitamins without being forced, makes up for her mistake by being sweet.