Jax is the cutest, tiniest Pekingese you’ll ever see. Jax is around 8 years old and weighs in at 6lbs, but has a huge personality. He is one of the most self-confident little dogs we have ever met. Nothing seems to scare or startle him which can have its upsides and downsides.
Jax was a little “spicy” when he first came to our rescue, but now that he has had some dental extractions and learned that people are going to be nice to him, he is getting much better about being picked up and put down by his foster mom. He guards things he puts in his mouth, so we ask that his adopter be patient and work with him while he continues learning to trust. Jax still hates to have his bum wiped or touched and will let you know by trying to bite you. Jax likes to be petted and seeks attention and affection.
Jax is doing well with his housetraining and will use a pee pad if available. He should be leashed-walked because he wants to put things in his mouth, like acorns (which are toxic to dogs), so he does not necessarily need a fenced yard, although a small tidy fenced yard would be great. He has short little legs and can climb a few steps but cannot do a flight of stairs, so a home where he can walk out into the yard without having to navigate more than 2 steps is by far the best. He really prefers to take himself in and out (while on a leash) versus being carried.
We prefer his new owner to be familiar with the Pekingese breed. Jax would do best being the only dog in the home; however, if you have another tiny dog who doesn’t mind getting bossed around (especially initially) and will not retaliate when Jax is inappropriate (which he will be), then coexisting is certainly possible. He learned to get along and was less of a bully after slow introductions to a few other small dogs in his foster home. Although, if you have a "lap for one," then Jax may be just right for you. Jax sleeps happily in a crate in his foster parent's bedroom; they do not have him sleep in their bed since he is so tiny and could easily fall off and get severely injured. He also rides nicely crated in the car.
The adoption range for this dog is limited to NC, SC, VA and East TN. If you are interested in adopting this dog, contact h2hadoptions@gmail.com. There is an application process and adoption fee.
We are an all-volunteer organization, and in addition to saving dogs, we have other responsibilities, so we appreciate your patience and understanding during this process. Response time can take up to 5 business.
Please inquire only if you are willing to come to Greensboro, NC to meet the dog after we schedule your home visit. We do not ship dogs or put them on transports.
Veterinary Care: All Hart-2-Heart Rescue foster dogs are spayed/neutered, current on heartworm prevention, parvo/distemper, bordetella, and rabies vaccines, and are professionally groomed and microchipped. As needed, our foster dogs have teeth cleanings, extractions, bloodwork and other diagnostic testing.
Adoption Fee: $500
November 7, 2024, 12:14 am
