Introducing Bart and his dad

[uberdad]

Hi all. What a wonderful resource this forum is. I researched quite a bit before adopting my little guy, but I wish I had found chins-n-hedgies back then so I had all the info in one place.

My chin's name is Bartholomew but he prefers Bart. When he was a baby he was ordered for the opening of a pet store (that apparently knew nothing about chins,) and sat in a tiny little cage for a year. When he was sent back to the "parent" store, they thankfully put him in a huge 3-tier cage and refused to sell him without the big cage. They gave me great deal on him, the cage and accessories. As soon as I saw him I knew I had to adopt him.

I went home, took a few days to research whether I was up to the task, and found that my environment is perfect for him! (quiet in the day, lots of run-time at night, cool room etc)

So now I'm the proud dad of a handsome black velvet called Bart! Glad to join this community.

Here are a few pics of him:

And here's a video of him

 

[Amy555]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rahme/with/5036727382/

He's so cute, and SO fast!

 

[Sdo9396]

Wow he's adorable! How long have you had him now?

 

[Peep_erz]

Welcome! It isnt often you see BV's in a pet store. Bart is a cutie.

 

[rbarile92]

Ahhh!
He is adorable!
I love that his ears are like huge!
Welcome!!!

 

[Jenn]

Hi and welcome! Bart is adorable? Just curious, does Bart bite or are you afraid that he does since I noticed you have gloves on in your pics? After Bart settles in with you a bit longer, he will become more comfortable with you. My chin loves to groom me and for the most part, she is very gentle. Congrats on your new furbaby!

 

[uberdad]

He's so cute, and SO fast!

Haha! Yeh, it's 'fun' getting him back in his cage if he still wants to play.

Wow he's adorable! How long have you had him now?

Thanks! I've had him about 3 weeks now. Loving every minute of it.

Welcome! It isnt often you see BV's in a pet store. Bart is a cutie.

Thanks! Yeh, they said he was a rare find for a pet store. Can't believe he wasn't sold for a year.

I love that his ears are like huge!

Haha, thanks! I was going to name him Desperaux. :-D

 

[alli713]

welcome to CnH! )

 

[uberdad]

Hi and welcome! Bart is adorable? Just curious, does Bart bite or are you afraid that he does since I noticed you have gloves on in your pics? After Bart settles in with you a bit longer, he will become more comfortable with you. My chin loves to groom me and for the most part, she is very gentle. Congrats on your new furbaby!

Good question. I forgot to explain that in the original pics. That was the first day I got him and he was pretty skittish so I was just being cautious. He's still a little skittish but has never bitten me. He *does* groom me and it's the sweetest thing. In fact I saw him wagging his tail last night and was intrigued so I looked it up. And yeah... as you probably know... he loves me so much he's showing me "mating" affection. lol! I know it's prob just an affection thing. Thanks on the congrats!

Thanks Alli713! Glad to be here...

 

[Mikayla]

Awwwww, I love BV. I miss mine! He's a cutie!

 

[Lulilac]

I love how he is soooo fast in that video! At one point he is just a blur.

 

[LovinHedgies]

What a sweet chin! He is adorable and looks so happy!!

 

[cindyv3737]

Welcome! Cute boys you have.

 

[CrazyForChinchillas]

Welcome!
He's so cute! Congrats!

 

[Sandi]

Hello :wave3: and welcome to the forum!

 

[Annieo]

OH...he is deeelightful. Congrats on the new addition. He is a beauty and so crazy!

 

[uberdad]

Thanks all! :thumbsup: Yes, he is a super-energetic little guy, which I absolutely love. He has a ton of personality and makes me laugh daily.

 

[Claire D]

:wave: Hello & welcome.

Sounds to me like Bart has you well trained already - welcome to being ruled by a small, furry-but-cute tyrant.