This charming little weirdo is Duncan: a 4 year old tricolor chihuahua mix weighing in at 10 lbs. Despite having a hard start being born into a hoarding situation with 20+ other dogs in a small trailer in Fredricksburg, she still has the most goofy, sweet personality. She’s a floppy-eared cuddle bug that desperately wants to be near her person, so it’s guaranteed she’ll at least have one paw on you at all times. If she’s feeling neglected, you’ll find her “meerkat-ing” to get your attention (and hopefully a tummy rub). Duncan’s silly antics and facial expressions will make you laugh even on the worst day. As fast as energy level, she is less marathon runner and more couch potato.
Duncan is spayed, up-to-date on all vaccines, on regular heartworm medication, and microchipped. She is crate-trained and house-trained, though not leash-trained. Duncan was diagnosed by a veterinary behaviorist with fear aggression and general fear/anxiety. She becomes attached to one person and is very protective of them, reacting with hostility toward anyone who approaches — even with familiar people and in familiar settings. Duncan thrives in a calm environment with a female owner, without much or any exposure to additional people (of any age), without other animals, and ideally with someone who’s somewhat experienced with fear aggressive dogs.
I’m looking to rehome Duncan because I’m moving out of the country and am afraid her quality of life would suffer from the travel and transition. Although her behavioral issues can be challenging, she has made me so incredibly happy and I hope she can do the same for someone else who is willing to give her a chance.
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If you have a specific question about Duncan II, then please email newdigs@dallaspetsalive.org. If you are interested in applying to adopt this pet, fill out the application at the link above.
This pet is participating in the Dallas Pets Alive rehoming program. All of the medical, behavioral and other information about this pet was provided by the pet’s owner. Dallas Pets Alive encourages all adopters to verify the information prior to adoption. Please note that Dallas Pets Alive (DPA) is acting as intermediary to connect prospective adopters with individuals wanting to rehome their pets. DPA is not liable for any information provided about this pet and the adoption transaction is purely between the pet owners and adopter. DPA is not responsible for any damages, injuries, or adoption returns as a result of any adoption transaction. DPA! is not responsible or liable for any animals involved in its New Digs program. DPA! acts solely as a facilitator of adoption between the animal’s surrenderer and potential adopter and makes no claims as to the accuracy of the animal’s medical or behavioral history provided by the surrenderer.
