Our new puppy

[Steerpike]

got it from animal control for 195 dollars



I think he's a chihuahua mix...but I'm not sure

[Steerpike]

1. Here is his domain

[driver8]

17. He looks feisty!!

What a cutie -- congratulations!!

[Steerpike]

25. Thank you

He is surprisingly mellow. He does not bark and he really likes to play with the kids. We gave him a little 4 inch Scooby Doo plush toy to play with and he loves to fetch!

[Steerpike]

2. One Question

If anyone can answer this...do all chihuahuas point?

[AirmensMom]

3. Awwwwww ...

he's a cutie! :loveya:

He looks a little big for a chihuahua ... must have been interesting logistical problems. :rofl:

[Steerpike]

4. The photo's make him look big...

He's really pretty small


about a foot tall I think...maybe less

[AirmensMom]

5. Well,

all the chihuahuas I've seen are very tiny. Maybe your doggy has some Jack Russell in him. He's about the right size for that. And wait, he's a puppy? How old?

[Steerpike]

7. The dog pound lady

couldn't tell us how old he is...I just assumed he was a puppy. I have to take him to the vet soon for a check up and maybe he can tell me how old he is. I have to get him spayed too...

[AirmensMom]

8. They can usually tell

by looking at the teeth. Then you can set up a phony "birthday" to celebrate every year. :party:

Wait, you said it's a "him" didn't you? No spay involved, just a snip. Then he'll lick the place forever, wondering what happened to his balls. :rofl:

[Steerpike]

9. Yikes...

Well to be honest...he is doing quite a bit of ball licking right now...

[Steerpike]

6. one last photo

any tips on chihuahua care...

[bigwillq]

13. Aww...

that's a cute pic. What a cute face! :)

[RebelOne]

26. He definitely looks like he has Chihuahua in him.n/t

[Blue Diadem]

10. Awww, what a little sweety.

I wonder if he has some fox terrier or toy fox terrier in him?

He's adorable and quite the little pointer!

[TZ]

12. Yeah he looks like he has some fox terrier in him

to me too. What a cutie.

[MissMillie]

11. Does he have a name?

he's terribly handsome!

[Steerpike]

14. His name is max

My son named him. He is pretty cute.

[Steerpike]

15. I'm sorry

He is just toooooo cute...

[Steerpike]

16. checking the internets

he does look a lot like a toy fox terrier

[TZ]

18. Yeah, in the first picture I didn't see the chiuahua in him at all

He's adorable though

[Richardo]

19. I think rat terrier.

They have a Chihuahua-like face but are like 20 lbs or so.

A toy fox terrier would have a much narrower, "streamlined" face and muzzle.

[Steerpike]

20. Well that is possible

I hate to think that I own a "Rat" anything

[Richardo]

21. I should have mentioned that he is a very handsome dog

:thumbsup:

[Steerpike]

22. the Rat Terrier

was named by farmers who used it to hunt rats...so yes, it does not refer to it's looks...(I knew that)

[marzipanni]

23. If you don't like rats, Max'll make sure you never see one!

My dog, a sheep/cattle herder, was not bred to be a rodent hunter, but she has caught two roof rats in my yard.
Here is a funny article about two dog pals in N.Y.C. who hunt rodents together.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/16/nyregion/thecity/16rats.html

[Steerpike]

24. Just like a new father

I can't help but show off

[DeepBlueC]

27. does he live outside?

[Steerpike]

29. No, I live in Alaska...

Even now it's too cold for the little guy outside. We just have the deck and the backyard for him to play with the kids and to poop in. We are now officially the "House on Poop Corner"

[Arugula Latte]

28. Cute!

I wonder if he could have some min-pin in him. Just a guess, though; I'm a cat person so not an expert in dogs. He's a cutie and I'm glad you rescued him. Enjoy!

[Steerpike]

30. HO!!!

Went to the Vet and made an appointment to get Max neutered. We'll get his nails done and determine his age etc...he's like a 3rd child...