I have adopted two Chis from the shelter in the last year..one from Hillsborough and one from Manatee. They both were house trained..love kids and other animals..Absolutely wonderful sweet dogs. But I will say that when you adopt from a shelter like that, when they have not been vetted, it is a roll of the dice. Perhaps a rescue would be better for you as they have taken the time to know the dog's temperament and work with them. Mine were both round 1-2 years and I think that is a wonderful age..
Pam Morris ________________________________ From: GinbarMinPins <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 4:36 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] New Member Hello and Looking Monte is 4 yrs old, 4.5lbs and loves kids. He was adopted almost 3 mos ago from Hillsborough Animal Services. Totally housebroken and pad trained. Robin, Dobe Axel CGC, TT, German Pin Ranger CGC, TT, Chihuahuas Alice CGC and Monte CGC, MinPins HoneyB, Brutus, and IMPS foster Jordan www.minpinrescue.org www.chi-rescue.com Http://chihuahua.rescueme.org/florida -------- Original message -------- Subject: [Chihuahuas] New Member Hello and Looking From: jelikocats <[email protected]> To: [email protected] CC: Hi, I just joined and am taking my own advice before welcoming a CHi into my home. I'd love to eventually welcome a Chi into my home. However I have too many conditions that have to be met. So it is going to take me a while. I have a toddler and i have cats. So the chi must be good with both. There are alot of small dogs in my neighborhood, so I'd like the chi to be OK with other dogs in that he/she isn't looking to attack them every time it lays eyes on one. And I'd also like to adopt a slightly older dog and not a puppy, ie 2-4 yrs in age. WHile I am not against a puppy, I think with so many needing homes, an older one has less of a chance in adoptions than a puppy. So I am gong to read the emails and posts and hopefully find out about the temperment, behavior and health of the Chi. I'm on digest so it may take me a while to get all the email responses but I'm here and accepting of any advice owners want to pass along. J
