My basic info
Breed
Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier
Age
14 years 9 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Due to a planned move and the current economic circumstances, Petri’s owners determined that they would not be in a position to properly care for him and made the difficult decision to have him re-homed.
Note:
Petri was adopted after a successful “meet-and greet” which included the adopter’s resident dog. Very unfortunately, the resident dog is not acclimating to sharing her home with Petri – an unexpected occurrence since she has previously lived with other dogs. Petri is very friendly and that friendliness extends to other dogs. The adopter, now Petri’s foster, is working with the dogs, but has determined that a different placement would be best for Petri. Therefore, a foster, foster with intent to adopt, or adopter is needed for Petri.
Petri is twelve years old, weighs about seventeen pounds, and is healthy. Although eleven, this guy is still very active and super friendly with people and other dogs. He is a great dog and is perceived by people to be younger than he is.
Petri will often bring a toy to someone to play fetch, totally enjoys going for walks, and loves to snuggle with his person or another dog. He is sweet with people, including children (he lived with a toddler), dogs (he lived with two small dogs and there is another Chihuahua in his foster home), and cats (he lived with a cat in the past). This little dog loves greeting and playing with other dogs and another small, friendly, playful dog in an adoptive home is being requested. Of course, lots of love and attention is desired for Petri!
Petri is house trained – he potties when taken for walks or in a fenced yard, was accident free in his previous home, and is accident-free in his foster home. However, a general recommendation given by Italian Greyhound Place is that when any dog moves to a new location, especially with new people, the dog should be supervised to maintain house training (or when house training!).
Petri is excellent on walks – doesn’t pull; only tends to bark if a stranger or delivery person comes to his house and generally stops barking when the person greets him; is crate-trained (a large exercise pen was used); and travels very nicely by car. Petri previously had a fenced yard and is able to jump fairly high even though he is small.
If you are interested in a fun, super affectionate little dog (especially if you currently have a small dog!), please contact Italian Greyhound Place.
