Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Pocket! A tiny dog with a HUGE personality!
Pocket may only weigh 2.2 kg, but he is convinced the world is his lap. And honestly, he’s not wrong.
This adorable 1.5-year-old Chihuahua is being fostered in Toronto, and he is looking for the kind of home where “personal space” is more of a suggestion than a rule. Pocket doesn’t just want to be near his people. He wants to be ON his people. If you’re sitting down, he’ll find your lap. If you’re sleeping, he’ll happily sleep right on top of you. Consider yourself warned!
Once he trusts you, Pocket absolutely adores his people and wants to be wherever you are. Whether you’re hanging out at home, running errands or heading off for the day, this little guy would love to be your constant companion. He’s affectionate, playful and happiest when he’s included in whatever you’re doing. At just 2.2 kg, he’s basically a tiny accessory with a HUGE personality!
Pocket loves to run and play, and his ideal home would have a secure, fenced-in yard where he can zoom around off leash while his person supervises. However, this is not mandatory as he also enjoys short walks and does quite well on leash. Just don’t expect him to be impressed by a Canadian winter!
Pocket loves dogs and has done well with dogs of different sizes. However, he also loves attention and can be a little bossy. Apparently, being 2.2 kg doesn’t mean you can’t be the boss! He’ll need the right canine companion, one whose personality is a good match for his. With the right dog, we think he could make a wonderful little buddy.
Cats? Absolutely not! Pocket absolutely cannot be placed in a home with cats. This is a firm requirement for his future home.
A little Chihuahua confidence: Pocket can be barky around strangers and needs to be approached appropriately. If he feels scared or unsure, he may growl to let you know he needs some space. His new family will need to understand his signals, respect his boundaries and give him time to warm up at his own pace. Once he feels safe and comfortable, you’ll get to see the sweet, affectionate little guy underneath all that Chihuahua confidence.
Pocket could do well with teenagers who understand and are comfortable with typical Chihuahua behaviour and respect a dog’s boundaries. If you have younger children or grandchildren in your life, that’s okay too, provided interactions are carefully supervised, as they should be with any dog. We are recommending a home without children under 14.
Pocket is reasonably house trained, but like any self-respecting Chihuahua, he sometimes seems to think the rules are optional! He does great with stairs and sleeps soundly through the night, preferably close to his favourite human.
Pocket is a funny, affectionate, playful little character with plenty of love to give and just enough Chihuahua sass to keep life interesting. If you’re looking for a pocket-sized best friend who will happily claim your lap, your heart and probably your side of the bed, Pocket might just be your guy!
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As my foster family gets to know me my profile can change and will be updated accordingly. Check back often for details! An application for me can be found at www.justpaws.ca.
Just Paws is located in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. We do not adopt out of province or country.
Please note that although many of our dogs get along with children, we are not able to adopt to any household with kids under the age of 8 years old. This is a stipulation of our insurance and is not a reflection on suitability of the potential adopter.
