Cuyon - Chihuahua-Unknown Mix Male Dog For Adoption in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, USA

Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat).

Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Hi, my name is Cuyon! I’m a very cuddly boy at home, and I’ll happily seek you out and invade your personal space whenever I get the chance. I’m also your typical Chihuahua, which means I take my job as the neighborhood watch very seriously. If I think someone might be thinking about coming close to the house, I’ll make sure you know about it! Outside the home, I love getting out and sniffing all the new things around the neighborhood. I’m a confident boy on walks and am always happy to check things out. I’m also a big fan of treats—any and all treats, please! Squeaky toys are another favorite, although I may guard them a little (I’m getting better!). But honestly, cuddles will win me over every time. I’m an independent Southern boy with a strong codependence on my people when it’s time to relax. My name is Cuyon for “foolish” or “silly,” and it fits me pretty well. Don’t worry—we’ll help you learn how to pronounce it correctly! I’m an expert wiggler when I’m excited, and I have a very strong opinion about food. If there’s something delicious in your hand and I’m not getting it, you’re definitely going to hear about it. One of my greatest accomplishments is my play bow, and seeing it for the first time is truly a gift—and an invitation that should absolutely be accepted! Toys can be a little complicated, though. I need some time to trust you with the important responsibility of throwing my toy or giving it back to me. Luckily, I’ll be bringing my favorite gorilla toy along with me. I do take some time to warm up. I want to know that you aren’t going to force a friendship before I decide you’re worthy of my attention. Once I make that decision, though, I can really go all in! I’m not a fan of manicures or pedicures, but I’m learning that being held like a baby might come with some pretty great perks. I would do best with older kids who understand personal space and can respect my boundaries. I’m great with other dogs, respectfully curious about cats, and I’m pretty good at letting you know when I’ve had enough attention. Think of my little grumbles as my way of saying, “Thank you, that’s quite enough affection for now.” If you’re ready to be judged from across the room, challenged to meet my cuddle standards, and entertained by one very silly Southern boy, then I might just be the guy for you. Come meet me, and bring the treats. I’ll bring the wiggles, the cuddles, and my favorite gorilla. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiriesunderdogrescuemn> ADOPTION EVENTS: Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend. Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. 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If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website .underdogrescuemn/foster-applications and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets. All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet. All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link .underdogrescuemn/donate to donate. (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.)