Benjamin
#GDR-A-11058
Breed
Chihuahua / Pointer
Sex
Male
Age
5 Months old
Meet Benjamin, your next cuddle buddy
Benjamin is a happy-go-lucky and full of love puppy, energy and shenanigans. He'll be medium sized when full grown.
Would love a family with kiddos, maybe 8 years or older and maybe another doggie pal that loves to play as much as he does. Toddlers might be too small for his playful rambunctiousness and sharp baby teeth (although he responds very well to, 'OUCH' when getting a little too playful with those puppy teethes!
A safely fenced yard is a must as he enjoys exploring and running zoomies outside before he comes inside for snuggles and naps. Needs LOTS of toys; squeaky ones as well as chewy toys and would prefer to have his human around to play with him.
Doing great with potty training and loves his puppy pen where he sleeps and eats and takes afternoon naps. Spends time on the couch and beds but has been spending the night in his puppy pen and when his foster mom isn't home. Not the kind of guy to spend a lot of time alone and would enjoy a life where his humans are home at lot and will include him in family activities.
He is a unique mixture of Chihuahua and Pointer and will have some interesting characteristics develop as he grows older.
He's also such a cute boy and loves being held.
Local adoption fee is $250 (in TX)
Out of state adoption fee is $500 (includes transport to your area - $50 Temporary Fuel Charge will be added)
Attributes
Crate Trained
Good with Children
Good with Dogs
Needs Active Lifestyle
Older children only
Requires secure fenced yard
Ready to meet your new best friend?
ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS
To adopt we require… all pets are indoor animals, current on vaccinations and spayed/neutered unless medical reason why and dogs on heartworm prevention.
ADOPTION FEES
Adults are $200 and under a year is $250 in Texas.
Out of state adoptions are $400 – $500.
(Specialty breeds could have higher adoption fees)
Something to Consider:
Puppies don't train themselves
If you aren’t willing to train a puppy every single day, don’t get a puppy! It isn’t a one-shot deal. You have to be dedicated. And if you aren’t making progress – find someone who can help. Enroll in a puppy training class or hire a trainer. Most cities across the nation have some sort of availability for this kind of help and at different cost levels that would fit your budget.
Puppies are going to poop a lot and pee even more; chew on everything; bite everyone; scratch people and furniture; steal things; destroy something at some point; pull on the leash; not move at all on the leash; bark; cry; beg for attention; and the list goes on. You’re going to have to walk them, bathe them, pick up everything below waist height, buy new shoes, and most importantly: TRAIN THE PUPPY NOT TO DO THESE THINGS! Ultimately, it is your responsibility to teach your puppy that this behavior is unacceptable.
Puppies turn into dogs...