This is how we found him at the shelter... confused and scared:
At 5 pounds and 18 months old, he seemed to be the most easily adoptable little pup... Why his time ran out at the shelter is beyond us!
All we can think of is that his previous owner must have fallen on hard times and could no longer keep him... With the economy downturn, it seems like the best ever dogs are showing up at the shelter without rhyme or reason!
RichieRich is potty trained along with doggie door trained... At TLC, we believe in telling you the good, the bad and the ugly about every dog in our foster program - no surprises later then!
The only 'bad' thing about RichieRich is that he has a high pitched bark (when he barks)... He's not a barker per sec, but when he does bark to alert you that someone is at the door, he is so small that it seems to be squeezed up out of him... And is much higher in pitch than you normally experience with a Chihuahua...
Dunno, but I'd hate to think this is what got him into the shelter to begin with... Can you imagine if your vocal tone got you put in jail without warning?... (I can think of a few celebrities that would be jailed immediately if this was the case! smile...)
RRichieRich is a well mannered little guy... He listens to obedience commands and because of his young age, the only way is forward!... He does not mark nor chew...
He gets along well with other little dogs and plays throughout the day!... RichieRich would make a great addition to an active lifestyle or family... And while he has all the energy of a puppy, you don't have to go through that 'puppy potty training stage' either - whew!
Richie Rich is now neutered, up-to-date on all of his shots including rabies, microchipped and licensed for the County of Ventura...
He is also the traditional Chihuahua sunbather in the mornings... Pretty common for this breed, RichieRich can be found every morning enjoying the warmth of the sun and fresh air outside...
HHe tends to play so hard with one of the other fosters throughout the day, that we have discovered buckle collars just don't withstand the fray! More than once we have found his collar amongst the toys after an intense play session!
But he is a major love bug and hands out kisses with abandon... Trained to sleep in a crate at night, RichieRich would sleep in someone's bed if given just a second's hesitation - he loves to curl up and cuddle... What a sweet, sweet little soul he is!
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