Richmond, VA - Chihuahua. Meet Dante a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Chihuahua

Color

Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut

Age

2 years 9 months old, Adult

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

9 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Dante, Adult Male, 9 pounds, Richmond VA- Adoptions only within 1 hour of Richmond

DANTE IS BEING FOSTERED IN THE RICHMOND VA AREA. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DANTE, PLEASE GO TO WWW.MOMSVA.ORG AND COMPLETE AN APPLICATION.

Meet Dante! This cutie patootie is a 2 year old blue and tan Chihuahua that is full of personality is looking for a very special family with Chi or small dog experience.

He LOVES playing with is toys and he loves being with his people. He loves to snuggle close and feel safe and he is a HUGE kisser to everyone he meets! He has the most expressive eyes so when he turns on the charm, you are putty in his paws!

Dante responds well to positive training methods and never tires of hearing what a good boy he is, so we would recommend a basic training class to help with boundaries and structure for him as this clever boy will rule your household like a little Napoleon! (he is going to do that anyway)

Dante does likes kids, and is happy to play, but these little pups are not made for roughhousing and he can be possessive of his things and food sometimes, so an adult home or older kids for this boy is preferred.

While they come across as tough, they are quite fragile and care has to be taken to keep them protected from harm, themselves, and the weather, especially the cold! Unfortunately, he is not a fan of coats or sweaters and will need a lot positive reinforcement (and lots of treats) when sporting outdoor gear. He does love his blankets though and likes to bury himself in them!

Dante is crate trained, it’s like his little kingdom in there, and he eats in his crate. He can resource guard his food sometimes (although is doing much better) so having a safe place to eat is important for him. He is housebroken, but you do have to keep an eye on him especially if he has been playing a lot but he will try and let you know. He also loves to go for rides in the car and does well, but he would do best in car seat with a tie to keep him in place.

Dante does not do well with other dogs and would prefer to rule your house alone and be your one and only! He is also not afraid to let other dogs know how he feels about them, so this little guy is going to need a family that has his back at all times and will make sure to keep him safe and out of trouble!

He does love to go for an occasional leash walk, but he needs his space from other dogs when out on the walk so a busy city home with lots of pet traffic is not the best for this little guy. This boy likes they laid back vibe of a suburban home with a fence yard for the occasional romp and zoomies! That would make him the happiest!

If you have any questions about him or would like to arrange to meet please reach out to ccmomsva@gmail.com.

If you think your family and Dante might be a match, please go to www.momsva.org to complete an application.