This little guy came to us from an 80-year-old man whose wife is suffering from Alzheimer's.  Caring for both his wife and this little guy became too much.  

Foster Update: Blackie has been at my home for only a short time but he is learning quickly. He is good with my 3 other large breed dogs (but thinks he is a big bad dog and wants to protect me from all the other dogs). He likes my other small breed foster dog much better and is very calm and sweet with him but is still a dominator (wanting to get all the attention and love). He enjoys running/barking after my cats but once they stop and turn around on him he kinda looses confidence. Blackie clearly has lived in a very restricted home were he was allowed to be the "top dog". He loves to be held or on your lap, but he will be protective while in your arms. Anyone wanting to adopt this little guy should know they must be comfident and not let him run the home! He now believes I am his mommy and he wants me to hold him and bring him everywhere. He is housebroken and seems to do well with a fenced in yard.  He loves to sleep in the bed with me snuggled under the covers! The ideal home for this little fireball is a single person or couple with limited activity or people in the home. No small children. He prefers to be the alpha so being an only dog will eliminate any issues with dominace. He should be with someone who likes the protectiveness and confidence this little Chihuahua has. 

Blackie qualifies for our Seniors for Seniors program.  If adopted by a senior (55+) his adoption fee will be $50.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Chihuahua is the oldest breed on the American continent and the smallest breed in the world. 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. Chihuahuas 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. The Chihuahua must resort to his sharp teeth in self defense, so it may snap at someone who is teasing it. Therefore, it is not recommended for a home with young 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 for the dog's small size than a collar. Don't think that just because he is small he should be confined to a small space. It still needs daily exercise. Chihuahuas have a life expectancy of 15 or more years.