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Chance the Chihuahua needs a caretaker or foster!
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Name: Chance the Chihuahua
Adoption Fee: $200
Species: Dog
Breed: Chihuahua (short coat)
Learn more about the Chihuahua.Color: Black and Tan
Sex: Male (neutered)
Current Size: 11 Pounds
General Potential Size: Small
Current Age: 19 Years 10 Months (best estimate)
Activity Level: Moderately Active
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor Only
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: No
Good with Kids: No
Housetrained: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Description:
Chance was originally rescued by us from a high kill shelter and he's your typical Chihuahua: he likes other dogs, but has never been properly socialized with cats (he'll chase, but if they turn on him he screams and runs away!) His human mama didn't feel she could give him enough attention. He can be edgy around new visitors, particularly males, but once he knows you, he loves to cuddle. He's very alert and will bark when he hears loud noises or when a new visitor comes over. He will sleep with you in the bed at night, and he loves toys, especially balls and bones. He enjoys going for walks and does well on the leash. He's very active and playful, but as long as he gets at least one long walk per day, he does perfectly fine. He's loyal, playful, and pretty obedient for the most part. He gets along really well with most other dogs, especially if they're bigger than him! His two best friends were Pitbulls. Chance would probably do best in a home with older children since he's never lived with young kids before. He LOVES being outside. If he could sunbathe all day, he would be perfectly content.
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Chihuahua is the oldest breed on the American continent and the smallest breed in the world. It was only brought to Europe at the end of the nineteenth century. The Chihuahua is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, where he was brought to the rest of the world by travelers. This breed is believed to have been sacred to the Pre-Columbian Indian nations. The Chihuahua is a popular, economical companion dog. Courageous, extremely lively, proud and enterprising, it gives and demands affection. Bold and saucy, it moves swiftly to avoid being stepped on. Chihuahuas are strong-willed, intensely loyal and become very attached to their owners, even to the point of jealousy. They like to lick their owner's faces. It is undeniably suspicious of people except for its owner. When strangers are present, it follows its owner's every move, keeping as close as possible. The Chihuahua must resort to his sharp teeth in self defense, so it may snap at someone who is teasing it. Therefore, it is not recommended for a home with young children. He can be noisy and may require patience to housebreak. Many owners simply paper train this breed. The Chihuahua hates the cold and may shiver, although this may be due to high metabolism as much as temperature or anxiety. It will tolerate and even appreciate a warm sweater on cooler days. They are good little dogs for apartment life. Although it is tempting to carry these dainty creatures about, they will keep fitter if taken for walks. A body harness is safer for the dog's small size than a collar. Don't think that just because he is small he should be confined to a small space. It still needs daily exercise. Chihuahuas have a life expectancy of 15 or more years.
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