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Felix - Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Chihuahua / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Chihuahua Mix Dog For Adoption in Winder, GA, USA

Chihuahua Mix Dog For Adoption in Winder, GA, USA

Physical Attributes

Eye Color	Gold
Ear Type	Erect
Tail Type	Curled
Coat Length	Medium
Grooming Needs	Low
Likes to Vocalize	Quiet
Shedding Amount	None
Altered	Yes

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids	No
OK with Dogs	Yes
OK with Cats	Yes
Energy Level	Moderate
Activity Level	Moderately Active
Exercise Needs	Moderate
Fence Required	3 foot
Obedience Training	Needs Training
Owner Experience Required	Species
Other	Yard Required Crate Trained Tries to Escape Likes to Play with Toys

Personality

Personality Characteristics

Playful Timid Skittish Gentle Goofy

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found	No
Other	Hypoallergenic Up-to-date on Vaccinations

Description

Posted Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Chihuahua / Mixed (medium coat). Felix was rescued with his Buddy, Oscar. They came from a North GA shelter as part of a hoarding case. Felix is a timid little guy and takes a while to warm up to you, and even then, he only lets you pet him for a brief moments. He's hard to catch unless you throw a treat in a crate. It is possible to catch him and pick him up, but he freezes and pees a little bit. He allows his foster mom to hold him and kiss him, but not for long - he starts squirming to get away. He will jump on your legs for a treat and follow you around all day. He is paper-trained. He likes the company of most small dogs and is very playful, especially with his friend, Oscar. For this reason, they should be adopted together. He can be bossy and barky to bigger dogs. Felix is going to take some work, and needs a patient and understanding rescue-minded, dog-experienced adopter. The small bits of affection he allows is worth the wait. When he finally comes completely out of his shell, someone is going to have a wonderful little dog. Alcovy dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccines, up to date on heart-worm preventative and flea preventative and micro-chipped. If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest. If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.

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