This is my newest foster dog, Ringo. Based on his appearance, i.e. small apple-shaped head and very long neck, I've concluded that he is a cross between a Chihuahua and a llama. I've had him a month and so far he hasn't spit on me.
I've never been very fond of tiny dogs but he has definitely grown on me. He is recovering from an illness that made him lose all his fur but I think it's coming in nicely now. I bought him a little coat when I first got him because it was frigid! He had to wear it again this morning because it was down in the 40s when we got up.

A manly profile!


Squinting into the sun.



Lookin' Good!



Bella, Cassie and Ringo played a strange version of chase this afternoon, but I couldn't get all three in the photo.

Comments:

What a fine looking dog! I know he's happy with you! I can't see any furless spots, so you're doing a great job of healing him!

A Chillama??? Hmmm. Look for a new breed at Westminister next year!

comment by mzscarlett on May 3, 2008 1:28 PM ()

That's exactly what I've been calling him! Great minds and all that.

reply by catdancer on May 3, 2008 2:35 PM ()

You're a good mommy, Cat. Ringo has a home now and looks like a happy dog. He is a handsome little fellow.

comment by tealstar on Apr 28, 2008 10:44 AM ()

He is a doll, isn't he? But he isn't mine to keep; I'm just the foster mom.I already have three of my own, because I'm such a soft touch. Two came as pregnant dogs and I couldn't bear to part with the mothers.
The rescue operator and I are hoping he grows enough fur soon so his picture can be put on Petfinder.com and then adopted. It won't take long to find his forever home. Teal - my cat Max is bigger than he is! I'm going to try for some photos.

reply by catdancer on Apr 28, 2008 11:12 AM ()

Thank goodness there are kind, caring people like you who foster strays. I have six animals in my house now and my husband won't tolerate any more. I am not sure I could be a foster parent 'cause I would not be able to give it up for adoption. He reminds me of a long legged Jack Russell terrier; he is adorable.

comment by gapeach on Apr 27, 2008 9:50 AM ()

He's got enough energy to be a Jack Russell. I think he is part terrior/terror!

reply by catdancer on Apr 28, 2008 11:13 AM ()

he does look like a llama! what a cutie!

comment by elkhound on Apr 27, 2008 7:59 AM ()

I''m glad I'm not the only one who sees the llama resemblance!

reply by catdancer on Apr 28, 2008 11:15 AM ()

A cutie!

comment by jondude on Apr 27, 2008 5:38 AM ()

reply by catdancer on Apr 28, 2008 11:16 AM ()

He is a handsome one!

comment by angiedw on Apr 27, 2008 4:49 AM ()

He is very cuddly too. He's on my lap right now.

reply by catdancer on Apr 28, 2008 11:17 AM ()