Toxirn

Josie was a rescue dog that was abandoned by her original owners at only 3 weeks old. She was taken in by a couple I knew who later rehomed her to me. When I received her, she was 10 months old and came with a lot of anxiety and separation issues. It took her about a month to adjust to her new home, and I fell in love with her. Some of her anxiety has eased, but she still gets very anxious when strangers come around. She does not like when something gets in her face. She loves her bubble and would rather approach you instead of the other way around. She also gets nervous around tall men with deep voices. I'm not sure if that's rooted in a past experience from her original owners. So, it takes her a minute to warm up to people. Once she does, she is SUPER affectionate and wants to lick all over you. She is SO smart. I always tell people that she knows EXACTLY what I’m saying because of how well she listens and learns tricks. She can be very energetic, but she can also be very lazy. She loves to lay on the porch in the sun and cuddle up under the covers to sleep. She will also lay on her back for belly rubs. She can be very vocal when someone enters her space, but once she sees who it is, she stops barking. She is a picky eater, and I have only found 1 treat that she likes. She does not play with her toys too much. She would rather drag them all to her bed and sleep with them. Josie is very faithful and will follow you around everywhere. I would say this breed is a great family pet for those who want an energetic dog but also want a lapdog. She is always happy and can adapt to whatever you are doing or whatever the situation is. Besides the issues that we are working through, she has so much love to give and has been a great fur baby!

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.

She is super sweet and well behaved. She has bonded with our family and is a total joy. She is about 6 lbs and has a beautiful chocolate coat. She has a great beard and looks like an old man.

I think this is my favorite breed I’ve had so far. Agree with everything the article said.

He’s very aggressive with humans de dont know

only had her for a short time but very affectiinate very loyal dog

I got my Spike when he was 12 weeks,he was the most lovable,protective and feisty little guy. He was always by my side. He loved playing catch with atennis ball even though the ball was bigger than his mouth ,he'd never miss! He was a very good boy although stubborn and very persistent. In his late years very territorial, marking everything in view so i had him wear a pamper diaper and let me tell you, it never slowed him down, he walked aroung tough/tuff as ever like he owned the world. Which he did, he owned our world and my heart. Very healthy all his life til his 17nth year. Started slowing down gradually. This past Saturday i could see he was in distress ,old age had taken its toll. We went to vet. Heart failure was diagnosed. He went over the rainbow bridge peacefully in my arms. I love that little guy more than i can say. Most loving,protective, faithful friend and family member. Hug your babies!

Shenzi acts like an idiot most of the time but I swear she’s smarter than she looks. We adopted her from the OSPCA when she was 4 months old as a birthday present for my husband because she wouldn’t go to anyone but him and he thought he had finally bonded with a dog. We changed her name to Shenzi after the character from The Lion King because she looked like a hyena. 2 weeks later when the adoption was final she stopped caring about my husband. She stopped cuddling him, stopped following him around, and wouldn’t listen to him. She had found a new person to bond with, me. We joke that she knew the only way into the house was by suckering my husband because I wasn’t a fan of small dogs. Ever since then if I’m sitting down she’s on my lap, if I’m up and moving she’s following me around or waiting just outside the door. She’ll follow me to the car when I’m bringing groceries in and won’t leave a 3 foot radius around me. She’s a very high anxiety dog and doesn’t like leaving the house for even walks. We have 2 other dogs and a cat and for the most part she’s good with them though she can go through periods where she refuses to share my attention with anyone. She’s terrified of kids and new people but hasn’t bitten one because she usually tries to climb me to get away. She’s extremely stubborn and took forever to house train, even now if she sees any sort of rug or mat on the floor she assumes it’s a pee pad. Ultimately while she has her issues and quirks she’s a really sweet, fairly low maintenance dog that stole my heart.

Yuki is a very nice and calm dog. She loves people but I cant say the same for dogs. Instead of parking afar, she attacks them, even the little ones. Aside from that she's a very calm and nice dog. She loves to cuddle and sleep, alot.

Buster loves running and playing with his Toxirn buddy. He is a ferocious mouser and catches small rabbits as well. He is incredibly dedicated and loyal, loves hanging with the family and hanging out in my lap. Requires bathing about once a month or when he rolls in bat guano! Doesn’t care for young children and can bark at strangers. Great watch dog at the house, very protective of his human mom.

Dazey has been with us through thick and thin. She adapts to whatever we are doing, and she has the heart of a lion. She is definitely a family member and very much loved.

We got Buddy from a dog rescue. He was removed from a filthy home by animal control.He is a wonderful little dog that has adjusted to our home with ease. Definitely a lap dog who enjoys his human family.

Best and smartest dog i ave ever had Dont shed

A perfect little dog, with a fun bright and plucky character. He’s loyal and protective and an excellent guard dog

He is really close to me, he is a good boi and loves cuddles and he likes brushing his teeth

She a sweet girl and will be by your side when you are in pain. She's a friend and healer when ever possible.

I've only had her about a week and she is a spunky little snuggle bug. She's tiny 3.4 lbs oflove

He's my perfect match! I've had him since he was just a few months old and he's been a wonderful addition to my family. He is very relaxed and happy to be pet all day and cuddle on top of soft blankets, but when he wants to play he brings his toy over to me! He occasionally gets into scuffles with my other dog, but they are both quite jealous dogs. He can be snippy with new people but once he warms up to them, he loves to play! He likes to play hard to get sometimes and can be picky with his food. He seems to think hes the king of the house and finds the tallest pile of pillows or blankets to sleep on. He takes time to train, but only because he doesnt feel like it. With the right treats I've found he's really quite smart and learns well. Grooming is infrequent though his fur does manage to get everywhere even after brushing.

He is our first rescue. Possibly was abused as he is weary and can be aggressive with males. Will tell you when he doesn’t want to be bothered by growling. Loves to sit on laps and/or snuggle.

He is a rescue.Skin and bones when we got him. During this shelter in place, He has made friends with 2 children behind us. He will run to the back fence stick his head under and bark to get them to come play. I toss a toy to them and they squeak it and toss it back. His partner in crime is another rescue Toxin They play, wrestle and chase each other. Made the shelter in place enjoyable.