COOPER* - CHIHUAHUA / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). Meet Cooper, a Chihuahua born approx 4/11/25. Cooper is a sweet and affectionate little guy who likes to play and cuddle and that’s about it. He’s the first dog I’ve fostered who likes to sleep in a laundry basket. If he sees a laundry basket or even a box with fabric anywhere he’ll jump in and curl up. Like a cat. I’ve fostered around 50 small breed dogs by now and I have never seen this. His dog bed is a laundry basket with his blankets. Clean laundry I have to put away immediately. He’ll even jump into a small hamper. Another thing he does that is unusual is go downstairs. Not that it’s unusual for dogs in general, but with strays it is very unusual. Even if I’m down there and they want to follow me they will just wait on the landing. He had no potty training when I got him. I don’t know if he has experience with stairs or not, but he took them like a champ the first time. He has also remembered he left a toy downstairs, ran down to get it, and ran right back upstairs. He’s a real smartie. His potty training is really his only challenge and he’s coming along with that. He’s still plenty young and a quick learner. He is a little mischievous with getting out of the fence. He’ll find any opening he can fit and squeeze through right in front of me. Fortunately, he’s not a runner. He still chews a little. Not too bad for his age. He likes his toys and playing with the neighbor dog. He’s super friendly with everyone and doesn’t bark a lot. He doesn’t like his leash which is normal with former strays. He sleeps with me. The garbage has to be kept out of his reach or he’ll get into it even if it’s empty. However, he’s not food motivated. I free feed him. He will often wait to eat until I’m around. He loves to nuzzle and cuddle and is vey good at both. Cooper is super sweet and a lot of fun. He’s got a great personality and is very smart. He’d be great with a family or an individual. Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee: $625.00

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Brown
  Ear Type:	Erect
  Tail Type:	Long
  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Yard Required

• Additional Information

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