If you have read this blog before, then you know that I have a Chiweenie, Tucker, and a Chihuahua, Frida, and have posted about them not infrequently. I have to say, as a new “owner” of (though, in reality, it’s more like I’m “owned by”) each of these breeds, I am utterly entranced by each of them, not to mention astounded at their popularity and the traffic they have brought to this blogsite. Who woulda ever thought?!
I adopted Tucker, a Chiweenie, from the local Humane Society, in September of 2008. But NOT because he was a Chiweenie. In fact I didn’t even know Chiweenies existed at that time. I got him because, well, first of all, I fell in love with him, but secondly, because I had three very large dogs and wanted a smaller dog who would be a good watch dog in the house (not that my big dogs don’t come in the house — they do, any time they want, but I just wanted a little dog too). And, I ask you, which small dogs are known to be more fierce and watchful than Chihuahuas and Dachshunds, which is what Chiweenies are made of?
So, a good friend, who just so happens to be President of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society, said, “We have just the dog for you,” referring to Tucker … and the rest is history.
So, not to ignore or in any way put my adorable Chihuahua, Frida, into the shade here, I felt it time to report back on all the reasons why yes, in fact, the Chiweenie is the absolute, most incredible, delectable, desirable small companion dog imaginable. (And it’s not because the Chiweenie is a “designer breed” [spare me, please] and oh so popular now.)
Here’s my Chiweenie Update and Report. Here are the things I notice about this particular new “breed” of dog. I have no idea how they compare with other small dog breeds, but I submit this for your perusal and pleasure, should you be thinking of becoming the human companion of a Chiweenie.
NUMBER ONE: I have never met a more joyous spirit. Tucker was picked up “on the streets,” a stray, at 2 or 3 years of age, unneutered and terribly underweight, and was in the shelter for almost a month before I adopted him. In no way did his joie de vivre suffer. He has the most playful spirit of any animal in my experience. Now how many of us could say that after the hardships he went through?!
NUMBER TWO: I have never met a more alert and watchful guard dog. (And yes, people are afraid of him, all 18 pounds of him.) Yet he’s totally sane. Tucker responds to just the right things, at just the right time. But, if I tell him “It’s okay,” he settles down and welcomes the new guest or situation. In fact, he loves them. In fact, he cuddles in their lap and wins them over … forever. More than one person has said they want to take him home with them.
NUMBER THREE: I have never met a more loyal companion. Granted, I adopted Tucker from the Shelter, so in a sense “saved” him (and I do believe rescue animals know when we ‘save’ them and are forever grateful), but, I tell you, this little guy would literally kill for me, if he were just big enough.
NUMBER FOUR, AND MAYBE THE MOST IMPORTANT: I have never met a dog more adoring, loving, and devoted than Tucker. What can I say. Just thinking about Tucker’s devotion brings me close to tears.
If you have a Chiweenie, and would like to add comments, I would love to hear them. And I will incorporate all of them into another, future blog. Because I am now a true fan of the Chiweenie.
And yes, by all means, if you are considering a Chiweenie companion, please, be my guest … and enjoy one of the best dog rides of your life!
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FOR MORE ABOUT CHIWEENIES, CHIHUAHUAS, TUCKER, & FRIDA:
The Devotion of Our Rescues – Including Mine
How to Keep Your Chihuahuas & Chiweenies Happy, Healthy, & Wise
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