Pepper Spice Boy

My story

Pepper Spice Boy is a happy-go-lucky, joyful dog. He is affectionate and loves to give kisses, adores being picked up and sitting on laps, and is very quiet and polite. He is never underfoot, doesn't jump on people, and won't bother your belongings. Pepper adores walks: Great on a leash, he doesn't pull. Check out Christmas video. Do you like an independent spirit? He just needs to be handled in a certain way (by adults only who are experienced dog owners, ideally knowledgeable about Chihuahuas). He may be able to live with another small, playful, friendly, beta dog. As Pepper loves to sunbathe and run around, he needs a fenced yard. Pepper lets you know his thoughts about passersby (that is, he will bark), so he needs a detached home. And as he can be an escape artist, he needs to live in an interior neighborhood, not close to main roads; also one that is quiet, without a lot of people walking dogs. When it's time for naps and bedtime, Pepper tucks himself in (see his video where he puts himself under a sheet), and he sleeps through the night without a peep -- 10 hours at least! During the day, he goes potty about every 4 hours. Pepper loves his food and won't beg for yours. When he gets excited, like before mealtimes, he stands on his back feet, pawing the air with his front feet, and twirling around like a circus dog. So cute! His awesomeness does not stop there: Pepper is crate- and house-trained. He doesn't need to be crated, however. Very smart, he knows Wait, Stay, No, Come, Let's go, Stop, Want to go out?, Go back?, Move Over, and Leave it. Check out his other videos to see this pup in action! He is clearly psychic because he chose Chapel Hill to win over Duke at their match on April 2, 2022! This sweet boy can't wait to find his forever home! HISTORY Pepper had been living with Nikki (another small dog) and a couple in their 90s. When the husband died, the wife could no longer care for either dog. IAR took both Pepper and Nicki into the program. Nikki was adopted. HEALTH Pepper is up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, heartworm negative, and neutered. He had his teeth cleaned in March 2022. He came to us grossly overweight at 17.6 pounds. He is now at his ideal weight, ~11 pounds. He recovered from an ACL tear with acupuncture, chiropractic, MYOS, Tea pills, and a joint supplement. PHYSICAL Pepper is white with brown on his ears, face, and tail (what there is of it!).

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