Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Pending adoption for our June 2026 transport 🩵
We have a transport leaving in June of 2026 (date to be determined) from where we are located in Southern California to NorCal, OR, and surrounding states as needed for our adopting families where we bring our dogs all the way to their homes 💗 For peace of mind we never ask for anything up front. The adoption fee along with your share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person ultimately finalizing the adoption then and there with you. We would love to add our handsome boy to our trip for the right family 💕
There is something so quietly special about Ziggy. Born 2/22/24, this tiny Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix weighs right around 5½ pounds full grown, and every ounce of him feels like sweetness wrapped into one petite little soul. With a Shih Tzu mama and Yorkie daddy, Ziggy carries the best of both breeds into one gentle, loving companion who is simply ready to belong to someone.
Ziggy has a soft, steady nature about him. He is the kind of dog who doesn’t need to be the center of attention to be noticed. He wins hearts in a quieter way, through the way he looks at you, follows you from room to room, and settles beside you as if he has always belonged there. He is deeply content just being near his person. If you are looking for a little shadow to share your days with, Ziggy may be exactly who your heart has been searching for.
His previous owner made the loving and selfless decision to surrender him because her demanding work schedule meant Ziggy was spending too much time alone. She knew one of his greatest love languages was companionship and wanted more for him than long days waiting for someone to come home. That kind of love gave him the chance to find the life he truly deserves now.
Ziggy is calm, serene tempered, and wonderfully easy to have in the home. He is not high energy, not noisy, and not demanding. He is curious in the sweetest little way, but overall he carries himself with such peaceful energy. He is the type who would happily sit beside you at a park bench and people watch, take in the world, and simply enjoy being included.
Because of his tiny size, Ziggy does need to be accompanied outside for potty breaks due to wildlife concerns. He relies on his people to safely bring him out throughout the day. He also understands puppy pads if his new family prefers that setup instead. He is crate trained and sleeps peacefully through the night in his own little bed, though if given the chance, he would absolutely love sleeping close to his person in bed or nearby outside of the crate.
Leash walking was never really introduced in his prior home, so that will be something new to learn if walks are part of his future. With that said, his little size makes him incredibly easy to bring along anywhere in a carrier, sling, stroller, or tucked lovingly into your arms.
Ziggy is wonderful with other dogs, cats, men, women, and children alike. He also does perfect at the groomers and stands like an angel on the table. He travels beautifully in the car and has already enjoyed road trips with us.
Ziggy is the kind of dog for someone who values tenderness, closeness, peace, and quiet companionship. He does not need a big life. He just needs a loving one.
His adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of his adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/ziggy
This includes his neuter, dental cleaning and polish, vaccines, microchip, and a thorough exam with our vet. It also helps cover the months of care, training, grooming, and love poured into him while he has been with us. Ziggy is freshly groomed and ready to begin the next beautiful chapter of his life.
