Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
For those waiting for a pup with personality, Pippin is here! While he resembles a baby kangaroo with his big ears and a parrot with how he likes to perch on shoulders, he is actually a 6 lb chihuahua that is estimated to be around a year old.He loves cuddling and giving kisses however he can, but that does come at the expense of personal boundaries at times. Pippin came to us as a stray and has not lost his sense of exploration and adventure from that. He is not prone to running away, but can sneak away if there's a big enough gap in fences if not watched. He is still getting used to being on a leash, but shows great promise as long as there is slack on the leash.Pippin originally came to us with demodectic mange, which develops when a dog is immunocompromised, and the mite population overwhelms their skin, causing the non-contagious mange. While his skin and immune system have greatly improved, he will need to stay on NexGard Plus as his preventative for the next three months before switching to a different preventative. This will be sent with him to ensure the right brand and type is taken. He will also require baths twice a month until his skin is completely clear. Pippin is fully vetted for a year and will only need his monthly preventative and bathsPippin shows great promise as a pet as long as his training is reinforced and expanded upon. He is crate trained and settles in shortly after vocalizing his disappointment at being apart from you. He is becoming acclimated to having a leash, but still freezes and panics a bit when it is pulled taut. He has learned to sit patiently for treats and meals and should be ready to graduate to further commands. His recall is quite good, but he is still a puppy that can get distracted. We have been working on his cooperative care, and he is comfortable with having his paws and ears touched and is getting familiar with the nail grinder. He has spent less than a month living in a home so while we cannot confidently say housebroken, he has been doing well on a schedule and is understanding that he should go outside. He will bark when crated to let you know he needs to go.Pippin likes other dogs, but may not be every dog's cup of tea. He may not get other dogs' cues to leave them alone and does not like it when other dogs get too close to him when he is eating meals or treats - we currently feed all dogs in the household in their own crates to avoid any food aggression. He loves toys and is willing to share them all. Pippin has met cats and is a big fan but has not met children yet.Pippin would thrive in a home that would welcome his kisses and cuddles and reciprocate with attention and playtime. He is a naturally curious dog that has been learning quickly from the other dogs in his foster home and shows great promise with continued training. Pippin’s adoption fee is $200. He is fully vetted for 1 year, neutered, microchipped, & on monthly preventatives.Applications for adoption are at www.trackingintheshadows.com. Please live within 1 hour of Elkhart, IN or South Bend, IN. Once approved, we will set up a day/time for you to meet Pippin. Please be ready to take him home within 1-3 days after application approval.*We do not accept electric/underground fences. All dogs & cats in the home must be spayed/neutered & up to date on core vaccines & preventatives in order for your application to be approved.*
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