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My basic info
Breed
Rat Terrier/Chihuahua
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
4 years 8 months old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
13 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Rat Terrier/Chihuahua mix | 3 years | Male | 13 lbs
*We cannot guarantee breed nor age.
Temperament: Loyal! Loving! Playful!
Activity level: Medium energy. Enjoys daily long walks and playtime but will also curl up and nap while at home.
Vetting: Core vaccines (Rabies, DHPP), neutered (Dec. 1, 2022), microchipped, dewormed, fecal - negative for parasites, 4DX blood test for tickborne diseases & heartworm - negative, on flea/tick + heartworm prevention.
Housebroken: Yes!
Good with Dogs: Yes! Needs to work on socialization with other dogs as he comes on strongly with overexcitement and needs to learn better social cues.
Good with Cats: Yes! Needs to work on socialization with cats as he comes on strongly with overexcitement and needs to learn better social cues.
Good with Children: Yes!
Any noted prey drive: Yes, Duke loves chasing squirrels and birds.
How do they respond to the outdoors: He loves being outside and enjoys going for long walks.
Crate Trained: Yes!
Any resource guarding: None observed.
Response to commands: He’s a fast learner.
Responds very well to ‘sit’, ‘paw’, ‘down’, and ‘stay’.
Are they vocal: Yes, Duke can be vocal when he meets other dogs and can bark at them and get overexcited. He will also bark sometimes at cars on walks. At home he is pretty quiet and will only bark when unknown people knock at the door.
Leash Etiquette: Walks well on leash. He will often pull a lot but he learns fast. He also likes to sniff a lot.
Transportation: Loves the car! He can bark if he sees dogs from the car. Not tested on public transit.
*Duke’s bio may change as we get to know him better.
*Comes with 6 weeks of pet insurance plus 2 free online group training classes.
*Please be sure to check your spam/junk folder for a response from our team.
*Due to the number of applications we have been receiving, our team is only able to respond to applicants that will be moving forward as we are an entirely volunteer-run organization.
Duke is as regal as his name. He may not be royalty but he certainly deserves to be treated as such! Duke is a sweet and loveable pup that adores those around him and is always happy to cuddle up with his family. He is great with people and even does well with kids!
This cutie is an active pup and loves to spend time outdoors. He likes to sniff and check out all the neighbourhood smells. He enjoys long walks and likes to run; Duke would be a great hiking buddy. He also loves to play, especially with his favourite toy - a tennis ball! In between walks and playtime, he enjoys spending his day napping on the sofa. One of his favourite things to do is crawl under a blanket to nap or relax. Duke is the perfect gentleman in the home. He has learned to do his business outside and will leave your slippers alone. He is a quiet companion and will curl up on a chair while you work.
Duke has been tested with cats and dogs, and is not reactive to either. He is under-socialized so his behaviour is intense and could be interpreted as antagonistic to dogs that don’t match his energy level or intensity. We recommend Duke’s adopters work with a professional trainer to help him work on his socialization skills and overexcitement, to help start everyone off on the right foot. He is a very smart boy and loves treats so he would benefit greatly from training. Duke would thrive with an active family with kids, that have prior dog experience and will take him for long walks and play with his ball in their yard. Duke would likely do best in a home with a securely fenced yard in a quiet neighbourhood outside the heart of the city.
Duke is an absolute gem of a dog and will thrive with the right forever family! He would love to keep you company on your outdoor adventures or cuddle up on the couch with you.
If Duke sounds like a good match for your family, please fill out an application at: covetedcanines.org/application
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