Winston
Reference Number: 36537
Background: Stray
Breed: Chihuahua
Gender: Male
DOB: 3/2/2024
Size: Small
Weight: 4.5kg
Desexed: Yes
Adoption Fee: $401
Requirements:
Must meet all family members in the home
Kids (any age)
Dog social
Must meet all dogs in the home
Commands I know:
Sit
Meet Winston,
Winston is the kind of dog who’s just easy to love. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or a seasoned pro, this cheerful little guy will fit right into your life without a fuss. He’s adaptable, easy going, and ready to call anywhere “home” - from cosy apartments to bustling family houses.
Winston enjoys his walks and would be a great fit for active individuals or families who like getting out and about. But don’t worry, he’s not a marathon runner so his exercise demands are very easy. A nice stroll is all it takes to make his tail wag.
He’s got the perfect mix of personality: gentle, friendly, and affectionate with a playful, curious streak. Winston loves meeting new people (and dogs!), always greeting the world with a wag and a sparkle in his eye.
Independent enough to keep himself entertained, but social enough to be part of everything you do, Winston is the kind of dog who makes life feel a little brighter and a lot more fun.
Ideal Home: Winston is suitable to live in any property type, and yard size is of no concern either. Just as long as the yard is fully fenced and secure.
Family: Winston is open to meet kids of any age. He is fine to spend time in the yard on his own but is the type of dog that can live full time inside the home. Winston is fine to live with people who work (regardless of their work schedule) as he is independent and easy-going.
Furry Friends: Winston is open to meet dogs. during his dog assessment he was interested in playing with the other dogs, and he can be around them, walk with them and be near them without any issues. He is best with dogs around his own size as larger dogs tend to make him nervous - despite this he still displays social behaviour but doesn't really want to play with the larger dogs.
As we cannot test in this environment, we are unsure how Winston would go living with/meeting cats & pocket pets. This would be up to the discretion of her new owners.
Training & Development: Winston would benefit from post-adoption training such as training at home to cover basic commands/obedience.
With additional training, and time to adjust into his new home and new routine, Winston could be the type of dog that you could take to a dog friendly café or social setting.
Winston is still learning his name, but he knows commands such as: sit. He is food motivated too, and is gentle when taking treats from you - so having treats on you during training to mark good behaviour would be an excellent idea.
We always recommend post-adoption training whether it be at home or with a professional. Training doesn’t have to be a chore – it can be a fun experience for you both, it doesn’t have to take long & is a great way for you to bond with your new pal.
Play: Winston has low to mid-range energy needs & would benefit from exercise, play, or walks from 20-30mins every other day to keep him happy. Winston doesn't really show interest in playing with toys currently, he prefers walks, cuddles or personal play with his handlers.
Winston walks well on lead and walks best on a harness.
Staff Comments: Winston was once quite scared when he first came into our care but it took him just a few days to adjust and thrive. Winston is a lovely, wonderful boy who is just SO happy! He loves to make friends, is dog social, would suit every and any home and is a sweet, little guy.
The 3-3-3 Rule of Adopting a Dog
Post Adoption Life: With all animals it’s important to understand that going into a new environment with new people may not be as seamless as we want it to be. It’s important to know that these animals have unknown histories - most are left in the shelter by their owners. The information we have is from observing the animal’s behaviours & reactions to certain stimuli whilst in our care. Adopted animals can take up to 3 months to properly decompress from post-shelter life & a lot of behaviours & quirks may surface during this time. All that we ask is that their new owners have an open mind & are patient.
