Short version: 3-4 year old 9 lb. chiweenie, has the CUTEST overbite ever, good with other dogs and likely good with cats, not good for a home with young children. He would do best in a home with a fenced yard because he is not a fan of anything involving a leash, harness or going for a walk.
Echo (named for those rather large satellite ears he has) was recently rescued from a local shelter where he had been dumped by his breeder along with a few other very terrified friends from the same breeder. To say Echo was terrified is putting it mildly - this sweet boy was shell-shocked. Through the years we have taken multiple dogs that were dumped by this breeder and all have been poorly cared for and under socialized. As Echo has come into rescue, he is slowly learning the good life. One thing is for sure - he likes to be where you are at all times. He will follow you around and will get in your lap but if ever he is scared, his first reaction is still fear which sometimes means nips.
Echo will need patience and understanding as he is just starting to learn what this "good life" is all about. He is quite certain that it involves lounging on the sofa or on the lap of his person for hours on end! Echo likes other small dogs and will warm up to larger (more patient and quiet) dogs - and even seems to prefer to have other dogs around to help show him the way. Echo isn't big on outside and likes just enough time to do his business before returning to lounge on the sofa again.
When scared or overstimulated, Echo prefers a little down time (or he will hide in small places) to decompress. Because of his needs, it is best if he does not go to a home with young children. Echo is a true representation of what backyard breeders create - under socialized dogs used for monetary purposes only and never a beloved pet. Echo truly seems to want to be that as he will follow you from room to room, he just isn't quite sure how to accept your love when you approach. But once he does trust you, he LOVES for you to carry him (and would probably be most at home being carried in a little pouch so he can truly go every where you go). One interesting fact about all of the dogs we have pulled from this backyard breeder is that they seem to prefer men (though they will accept women too) so if you are looking for "man's best friend" - look no further than Echo!
Echo is a total work in progress in need of someone willing to let him continue to bloom. He has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go home! A home within a 3 hour drive of Central NC is required for Echo.
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