Nacho

Pet's Name: Nacho

Dog: Primary Breed: Other, not listed

Primary Breed (if not in list): Xoloixcuintli

Birthdate, estimate is okay: 2/14/22

Age Category: Young

Where did you get your pet?: From a breeder in Mexico City

Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: 3/2/22

Gender: Male

Size (at full grown): Medium

Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35: 40

Primary Color: Gray

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Squeaky toys and rope toys as long as someone is playing with them with him

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes

What commands does your dog know?: Sit, down, place

Has your dog ever exhibited any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, could you please share some details about the situation?: He barks a lot when meeting new people and some dogs, but hasn't bit.

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: He barks and whines.

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Lots of things scare him, like brooms/mops, balloons, cardboard boxes. Other than that, new people and being left alone.

Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?: He definitely likes sleeping with his people, it would be a big adjustment to train him to sleep in a crate or a bed. Other than that, I haven't noticed any specific feeding or walking routines that make a difference.

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: Not really. Being hairless, he had some acne his first year. And he's had ear infections a couple times, causing him to shake his head a lot, which has made the blood vessel on the end of his ear burst and bleed.

Personality:

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: He is extremely loving to his pack. Even though he's super timid with new people, it doesn't take him long at all to make friends and once he does, he will be super excited to see you from then on and want to be with you every second when you're around.

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: A lot of attention and patience, ideally multiple adults, one or both retired or work from home. Or at least with a flexible enough schedule and resources to make sure he has plenty of time for exercise and attention.

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: I am still very on the fence about rehoming Nacho - I am creating this profile to start exploring the option. My preference would 1000% be to keep him, but with my personal situation (described below), I'm open to letting someone else give him a better life if there is someone who can and wants to.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Personal Problems

Rehoming reason details (if necessary): I have a 1.5 year old daughter and am newly single. My ex, who wanted to get Nacho, is not open to helping with his care or comfort, and it's hard to provide Nacho with the attention and training he needs to thrive while also working and caring for a toddler on my own..

If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :

How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes

Who is your veterinarian?: Georgetown Veterinary Hospital

What do you feed your pet?: Heritage Ranch from HEB chicken and rice

Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : No

Would you consider a long distance adoption?:

City, State: Austin, TX

Zip Code: 78757

How did you hear about us?: Google Search

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