Little Schog is a shy little Chihuahua with a silver tint to his fur.  This sweetheart was a stray that was almost hit by a motorcyclist.  Rather than drive off and leave him, he stopped and scooped up Ormand, bringing him to us.  Again, he is very shy right now but who wouldn't be after all he has been through? 

7/30 Foster update :
Well i took home  Schog today because he just looked so scared and pained at the shelter. I couldn't stand to see him so scared.  Schog was neutered just 1 day ago, and because of his size it proved rather invasive, leaving him with alot of brusing and discomfort. He is a little sensitive down there right now. But he gets along fine with my 2 cats and the 4 other dogs i have in the home. At first he was a bit shy with my larger dogs but has since warmed up to them. Now i don't see him as the rough playing type but i think he enjoys the company of other dogs. There is one little catch to his personality.  Schog is very thin and we suspected he was thin because he was a stray but i now think it is due to the fact that he will only eat food if you hand feed him. We put food after food in bowls (trying all different types) trying to get him to eat but so far the only way he will eat is if i put it in my hand and let him eat out of it. Now i think that after a bit of training he will learn to eat from a bowl like most other dogs but the new owner should beaware of this! Also  Schog has a VERY thin coat of fur. On his back he is almost bald but because of the color of this skin (gray) and the color of his fur (gray) its hard to tell he has such little hair. I think will proper nutrition and a loving home he will grow a nice full coat.

8/1 Foster update: 
 Schog has really come out of his shell in just a few days at my house. He is so sweet and well behavied. He loves other dogs and tend to like the bigger ones. He goes to the dog park with me daily (and my 3 other dogs) and just loves to run. I suspect he has Italian Greyhound in him as he has very long legs and can run like the wind. He really seems to enjoy the bigger dogs..today he was trying to chase a great dane at the dog park. He has no fear but isn't nippy or barky with other dogs. He sometimes growls at the cats at night when they are across the room but doesn't get up to do anything. He is also housetrained as far as i can tell!


According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Chihuahua is the oldest breed on the American continent and the smallest breed in the world. Native to Mexico, nonetheless it seems to have been introduced by the Chinese. It was only brought to Europe at the end of the nineteenth century. The Chihuahua is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua where he was brought to the rest of the world by travelers. This breed is believed to have been sacred to the Pre-Columbian Indian nations. The Chihuahua is a popular, economical companion dog. Courageous, extremely lively, proud and enterprising, it gives and demands affection. Bold and saucy, it moves swiftly to avoid being stepped on. Chihuahua's are strong-willed, intensely loyal and become very attached to their owners, even to the point of jealousy. They like to lick their owner's faces. It is undeniably suspicious of people except for its owner. When strangers are present, it follows its owner's every move, keeping as close as possible. This breed may snap at teasing children, after all it is too tiny to get away. The Chihuahua must resort to his sharp teeth in self defense. It is not recommended for children. He can be noisy and may require patience to housebreak. Many owners simply paper train this breed. The Chihuahua hates the cold and may shiver, although this may be due to high metabolism as much as temperature or anxiety. It will tolerate and even appreciate a warm sweater on cooler days. They are good little dogs for apartment life. Although it is tempting to carry these dainty creatures about, they will keep fitter if taken for walks. A body harness is safer than a collar. Don't think that just because he is small he should be confined to a small space. Chihuahuas have a life expectancy of 15 or more years.