Pancho is looking for a new home because his current owners are divorcing and no one is able to take him with them. 

 

Pancho is a 5.6 pound black and tan toy Chihuahua.   Pancho is excellent with cats and other dogs. Strangers scare him and he will bark and growl at them. He can be nippy when afraid or made to do something he doesn't want to do.  He has proven to be very good at alerting when there are noises or people outside late at night.  It can take Pancho quite a bit of time to warm up to someone new.  He prefers women. Once he knows you he is very loving and sweet, but it may take quite a bit of time to earn his trust.

He is crate trained and prefers to be in his kennel when he isn't out playing (he typically puts himself to bed around 9:30pm). He loves to steal socks and dryer sheets. He is very playful. Chase is his favorite game. He will sit on your lap for short periods of time. Pancho loves to give kisses. He does not require long walks and likes to be outside sitting in the grass or patio in the sun for short periods of time.

 

Pancho needs to be in an adult only home and he prefers women.

 

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.