Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Gordon Ramsey prefers to be referred to as Gordie. He seeks a home where he is respected as Gordie - a home that does not desire to change him or his name. Gordie is a unique guy - and as many Chihuahuas he has had to get comfortable as a small dog in a large world. He has all of the Chihuahua insecurities in his small - admittedly not as small as it should be - body. Gordie has medical and personality challenges that should be noted. Handicaps: Gordie’s eye sight is failing him. He has cataracts and some eye inflammation that was treated on a recent visit. This has made an already unsure guy, a bit more unsure. Gordie has separation anxiety that he takes Prozac for. His anxiety presents itself as whimpering, low howling and searching for the humans. Gordie is doing much better since starting Prozac.Gordie is afraid of going down stairs - and will whimper for help. Gordie has specific rules about how you can and cannot touch him. Since his eye sight is failing, he prefers to have his name spoken, a hand put out for smelling and then you can pick him up from his side. He does not do well when startled- and will give a warning nip. His definition of startled includes when you fall asleep on the couch with him and he awakes on the couch with you. He votes one star- do not recommend. He may sit with you for a few moments, but he really prefers to have all four of his paws firmly on the ground unless you are providing him elevator service (see above for stairs). Gordie needs trazadone prior to a vet visit if the vet would like to touch him. While you and I know that doctors do things that seem mean but are to help, Gordie has not learned this. He does not understand why you are poking him and will use all of his forces to have you stop. Gordie has a cough. He has been diagnosed and recovered from kennel cough, and he has a cough that remains. He is on a weight loss plan and he did have X-rays taken to check for a heart or lung condition. Neither were present. Gordie’s cough does not bother him. Gordie’s hobbies include: Napping - as often as possible. Sunbathing - he really loves it. He even plays “dead” with his tongue out. Gordie spends much of his awake hours finding the humans. Due to his sight issues, this can result in him getting stuck behind furniture. Gordie was built without a reverse feature - so him turning around is reminiscent of an Austin Powers scene. Giving grateful, loving kisses to his foster mom. Ultimately, Gordie is looking for a home that will accept him as he is - warts and all. You must follow Gordie’s rules on how he wants to be held. He would like someone who is not out of the home for long periods, as his separation anxiety is early in management. He should not be in a home with children or another vision challenged dog (he thinks it’s very rude when his blind foster sister bumps into him, when he couldn’t see her coming…). He lives well with vision-gifted dogs. Name: Gordon Ramsey Preferred Name: GordieBreed: Miniature Pinscher/ChihuahuaSex: MaleAge: 6 1/2 years (estimated)Weight: 22 lbs Spayed/Neutered: YesVaccinations: Up to dateHeartworm: Negative on recent testingMicrochipped: YesBASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:Good with Children: NoGood with Dogs: Yes, of similar size and temperament.Good with Cats: Sure - he can’t tell the difference between a cat and a sdogAdoption Fee: $500.00 (includes transport fee when applicable)Location of dog currently: New EnglandIMPORTANT INFORMATION - Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England. Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONPaws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England. Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need. Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.
