THE PINK BINKIT STORY

This is a true story. The pink binkit is our personal pet name for Gypsy's most treasured possession. It is from a children's story book titled "Where Is My Blanket" which chronicles a little kitten's search for his favorite fuzzy blanket calling, "where's my binkit?"

Gypsy is my family's first experience with Chihuahua dogs, but I had two as a child which I loved very much. My family quickly learned of the Chihuahua dogs' unique habit of "burrowing". Chihuahuas are a warm-blooded breed with sparse coats, especially the smooth coated Chihuahuas, and will chill easily. It is a universal trait of the Chihuahua breed to burrow deep under covers and make a "nest" to keep warm. I have devoted an entire page on this site to tips for keeping your Chihuahua warm. SEE TIPS

I was so smitten with our new Chihuahua puppy when we brought her home that I purchased soft, fuzzy baby blankets for Gypsy to nest in. One blanket became her favorite right away...the pink binkit! At first we thought our imaginations were running wild, but as I added to her selection of binkits in various colors she still preferred pink above all others. That is why was say pink is her signature color, just like Julia Roberts in the movie "Steel Magnolias."

The Pink Binkit took on even more significance in January of 2000 when Gypsy became mysteriously ill and spent a week in the animal hospital. She was so very sick...we thought we were going to loose her! Through it all, though, she had her Pink Binkit to comfort her. I would take Gypsy a fresh, clean pink binkit when we were allowed to visit. Or, the kind caregivers at the animal hospital would wash them for her. Slowly she recovered and has been the picture of health ever since, but to this day when we take Gypsy to the doctor we always wrap her in . . . The Pink Binkit!