Pastimes
Walk
Tug-of-war
Fetch
Chase
Tony is a very loving, energetic, loyal dog. Growing up with chihuahuas, I was used to their temperament and protectiveness, which Tony does show, however he is much more trainable than any chihuahuas I have lived with.
We've had him since he was 6 months old and its been great teaching him basic commands (sit, down, rollover) as well as more complex ones. We have various names for his 5+ toys and if we call one out, he will bring it over without hesitation. Smart little dog and is trainable although a bit stubborn at times.
Outside, he is very curious and cautious of things and enjoys digging around too (loves getting dirty). He is dog friendly towards smaller dogs, but anything over 40 pounds he may react too, just depends on the environment. He is friendly towards people but can get aggressive with strangers in the house. We have found that it is best for him to meet new people outside the front door in our house.
A lot of this article describes him perfectly. He can be very active or a coach potato. He enjoys fetching and playing tug of war, which I was never able to do with my chihuahuas. Loves to burrow under blankets so we lose him sometimes lol! Can also be very vocal, not like barking or whining, just makes noises if he is bored, has to go potty, wants to play, needs you to grab something to high for him to reach, etc.
