So, here's what's going on....There is a guy at my husband's work that bought a Chihuahua puppy about a month ago that is selling him because quote: "He whines all day and it's getting on their nerves" Well, my husband told him that I have a Chihuahua, and that he can talk to me if he wants about ways to get him to stop that. He said he didn't want to 'mess' with it (rolls eyes) and said that since we already have one, would we want another, and that he would sell the pup for just $50 (he's only 12 weeks old). I'm so conflicted because I love Chihuahuas, but I already have one, and what if I ever get Hunter back for whatever reason? Then I would have TWO Chihuahuas and a Cattle Dog mix. I don't know about having 3 dogs, lol. As of right now I only have Ella though, so I can't decide. I saw him and he is adoreable! I don't know how anyone could want to get rid of him. Ella got along really well with him too. What would ya'll do?
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Well, the guy is obviously not going to keep the dog. If you don't take him the poor puppy may get turned into a shelter or given to another horrible owner and just keep getting passed around. Why don't you take him just to foster and find him another home if it doesn't work out? I just don't want the poor little baby to keep getting passed around and have a horrible life.
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I agree. You should take him. Hell, I've got one each: 20lb, 25lb, and 60lb dogs and they are sometimes a handful, but that's because the youngest of the three is my doberman, so she's basically a 60lb puppy. I'm handling that just fine and I'm all alone!! You can do it!! I've got faith in you!! BTW, I guess I must've missed what happened to Hunter?? You've always had him in your name and I noticed a long time ago that you were talking about your not having him anymore. What happened?? Did you give him to someone else??
i would take him. i would worry what would happen to him if you dont. it sounds like you really like him and he gets along with you dog. if it didnt work out , you could be the one that finds him a new home, and you would be better at finding him a good home than that guy.
Yeah, I'm thinking I'm probably going to take him. I was talking to someone that said that for $50, who knows what kind of person might buy him, so that scared me a little. And he does get along with Ella. I just have never been one to impulse buy a dog. I'm a research gal, what can I say! Lol. I'll let you guys know, thanks for all your help :)
Mollie, Hunter is living with friends of ours. A long while back they found out their daughter had cancer. She wasn't handling the treatments well (she's really scared of needles), and they wanted to do something nice for her, so they asked her what she wanted. And of course, like most kids she wanted a puppy Well, because of the treatments and her present state, they were relunctant because of what a handful puppies can be. So they were looking for an older dog that was more mellow and would be easier for her to have. Hunter has always been a super mellow dog. He's even bordering on lazy, lol. Even as a pup he had the most calm demeanor. So I suggested Hunter being used for therapy for her, and talked to her explaining that while she couldn't have Hunter, that he would help her as long as she needed. Needless to say she got REALLY attached to him, and him to her, so I couldn't take him back. I would have felt too bad. They are aware that if anything ever happens where they can't have him, or if she 'outgrows' him or whatever, that I get him back, so that was why I was worried about getting another dog. Because if I ever do get Hunter back, then I would have 3 dogs, lol. Sorry for the novel
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I would also take the pup if I were you as it sure sounds as tho that guy is looking to rehome the poor thing very quick and I strongly doubt that he will insure that he goes to a good home - I don't get the impression he really cares where he goes as long as it is out of his house.
If you find that he is too much for you I am sure you would be able to find him a great forever home!
I say take him! If it doesn't work out, at least you would do a better job of trying to find him a good home than his present owner is. AND, if Hunter comes home, you're the momma of THREE! Just more to love :)
Tell the guy you will give him $30. I would take him, if you already have one, you will need a purse with 2 sides
I hope the whining thing passes. I have 3 quiet dogs and one whiner. The whiner can make that nail-on-chalkboard noise for hours at a time. Sometimes she just won't settle. She whines then I put her out, then she whines outside. Hard to say what she wants, she is a big barker, too. Anyone else would be at their wits end with her, and I usually am close to that Vocal dogs stay vocal. It can be fun if you are deaf, not home, or don't ever sleep
Lol Kittysmom! You would SO fit into my family. That is like a weird family motto..whatever they offer, ask if they will take less! Hehe. My mum and my grandfather REALLY embarrass me sometimes at garage sales
I'm not a trainer by any means, but I'm not too worried about the whining because Chihuahuas are REALLY known for that and I have been able to 'train' that out of both the Chihuahuas I have had. Just takes a lot of time and patience, patience, patience like you mentioned I actually feel bad that THAT is the reason for parting with him. Especially because he's a puppy. And yeah. Puppies do that..lol
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Heck, I bet its just the simple puppy crying they could not deal with. If that dog tayed there, it could get abused. I have three dogs, go for it. I love having more than one dog of the same breed , its so cool. There is a little chi at the shelter that is growing on me, but 3's the limit here. get that chi, keep it of rehome it. You can do better for it.
Thanks everyone for saying I would be a good home for him. That's nice of ya'll to say I think all the forums have convinced me to do it. I will try to get pics if I get him
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Oh, I totally agree with you, Hunter. The pup cannot possibly be judged at 12 weeks for anything. In the context of comparison to litter mates, maybe... But most likely the guy is one of millions of icky, stupid puppy buyers that I have avoided in the past 30 years that should have stuck to potted plants and paintings of dogs...
Kittys Mom wrote: Oh, I totally agree with you, Hunter. The pup cannot possibly be judged at 12 weeks for anything. In the context of comparison to litter mates, maybe... But most likely the guy is one of millions of icky, stupid puppy buyers that I have avoided in the past 30 years that should have stuck to potted plants and paintings of dogs...
And let's not forget doggie stuffed animals!!! LMAO
Well, because of the treatments and her present state, they were relunctant because of what a handful puppies can be. So they were looking for an older dog that was more mellow and would be easier for her to have. Hunter has always been a super mellow dog. He's even bordering on lazy, lol. Even as a pup he had the most calm demeanor. So I suggested Hunter being used for therapy for her, and talked to her explaining that while she couldn't have Hunter, that he would help her as long as she needed. Needless to say she got REALLY attached to him, and him to her, so I couldn't take him back. I would have felt too bad. They are aware that if anything ever happens where they can't have him, or if she 'outgrows' him or whatever, that I get him back, so that was why I was worried about getting another dog. Because if I ever do get Hunter back, then I would have 3 dogs, lol. Sorry for the novel 
