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Name: Griffin the Chi-Weenie
Status: Adopted!
Adoption Fee: $200.00
Species: Dog
Breed: Chihuahua / Dachshund (short coat)
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Color: Black and Tan
Pattern: Bicolor
Sex: Male (neutered)
Current Size: 7.8 Pounds
Potential Size: 8.5 Pounds
General Potential Size: Small
Current Age: 15 Years 1 Month (best estimate)
Activity Level: Moderately Active
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor Only
Good with Dogs: Yes
Housetrained: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Description:
Griffin was found as a stray and taken in by a family. Unfortunately they were not able to care for him and so they gave him up to our rescue to find him a forever home. This sweet dog is a bit nervous and isn't a fan of the cage, but warms up with a little patience and love.

Foster Update:  Griffin is such a playful little guy!  He'll follow you everywhere and is happiest sitting in your lap or wrapped up in a blanket beside you.  He is a wonderful dog who deserves to have a home where he's loved and cared for properly. Because he does need to go out more often than most dogs, he would be best in a home where someone is there most of the time. If you're a stay-at-home parent or a retiree, he'd make a perfect companion for you.
  • When he's not following you around the house, he loves to be outside exploring or just sitting in the warm sunshine. 
  • Although he's not too interested in toys or balls, he enjoys gentle rough housing. 
  • He will not chew up shoes or other things left on the floor.
  • He does NOT have to be kept in the crate when you leave the house. He's quite content to sleep on a blanket until you get home.
  • Although he's fearful around other dogs at first, he does warm up to them after he's sure they're no threat to him.
  • He's a very quiet boy. I've only heard him bark once. 
  • He knows the word STAY and will not run out the door when you're leaving.
  • He's very treat motivated and loves gnawing on natural rawhide sticks.
  • Although he's housebroken, he does need to go out every couple of hours during the daytime. 
  • He does sleep through the night and doesn't wake you up to go out. 
  • Because he feels anxiety while in a crate, he would be best traveling in a car where he can be held by the passenger.
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Chihuahua is the oldest breed on the American continent and the smallest breed in the world. Native to Mexico, nonetheless it seems to have been introduced by the Chinese. 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. Chihuahua's 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. This breed may snap at teasing children, after all it is too tiny to get away. The Chihuahua must resort to his sharp teeth in self defense. It is not recommended for 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 than a collar. Don't think that just because he is small he should be confined to a small space. Chihuahuas have a life expectancy of 15 or more years.
 

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