Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Animal Profile: Sox is a 1-2 year old, 17 lb Chihuahua/Dachshund mix. He was found as a stray with his buddy Dexter. Sox craves attention from everyone he meets, but is a little shy, so going slow is the fastest way to earn his trust. He is house and crate trained. Due to his background as a stray, his leash manners are a work in progress but he’s a fast learner! Sox is friendly with small dogs and cats (he just hasn’t met any large dogs in his current foster home). He’s also familiar with kids, but would do best with older, dog-respectful children as loud noises and fast movements can startle him. Foster Update: Sox is a sweet boy who will require owners that are patient and willing to go slow with him as he builds his confidence. He still gets nervous when he hears new sounds or we move a little too quickly, but he’s gaining confidence everyday. Sox is working on consistency with his crate manners. The first time we left him, he whined the whole time. However, he’s been slowly getting better each time he’s crated while we’re gone. If we’re home, he generally does pretty well and settles down quickly. He also sleeps the whole night in the crate without making a sound. Sox is very hesitant with new people and this is the area that he’ll need to work on most. He gets pretty scared of strangers, and usually tucks his tail and tries to hide. He’s growled on a few occasions but has never shown any sort of aggression toward a person. He isn’t the type to love a stranger right away, and you’ll have to have patience and let him approach you on his own terms. Once he trusts you though, he always wants to be with you. He loves going on walks and is a pretty good walker. He especially likes to walk fast, so he tends to pull a bit if you’re not going the speed he likes, but he takes leash corrections well. For the most part, he ignores dogs on walks. Occasionally, he does get scared of them and tries to hide behind your legs. He can also get spooked by loud noises or people when walking. He loves to play and is very respectful with our senior 12 lb. dog. He also recently started showing an interest in crinkly toys. Whatever home is lucky enough to have Sox will need to be patient with him so he can come out of his shell, and committed to helping him build his confidence. I think he’d love a similarly sized, playful dog, but would also do well as an only dog. He may struggle in a busier city environment with all the noises, but could likely learn to adapt with time. Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $550, which includes spay/neuter, current vaccinations per AVMA standards, microchip, negative heartworm test if over 6 months, and health certificate. Your donation may be tax deductible as DG is a 501c3 organization. Apply Online: www.doggoneseattle.org/adoption-application Animal History: This dog is being transferred from Animal Advocacy & Rescue our partner in Del Rio Texas and arriving to Seattle area foster care on 08/09/23. This dog will be fostered in the greater Seattle area and available for adoption once evaluated.September 29, 2023, 12:51 am
