Meet Rico, the world's cutest Chiweenie. Born in the autumn of 2012, he was adopted by Gerry and Leigh O'Neil in June of 2013 from a dog rescue agency in Lake Arrowhead California. Rico currently resides with his family in Riverside California, where he enjoys frequent trips to the dog park, walks on Victoria Avenue and through the Wood Streets, eating leftovers and "snacky snacks," and lounging on any piece of furniture he can jump on.
Rico stands 11 inches tall and weighs 16 pounds, slightly overweight for a Chiweenie (Tokic, 2013). At three and a half years old, his family hopes to have him around for another 10 to 13 years, as the average Chiweenie lifespan is 13 to 16 years (Tokic, 2013). Common health concerns for Chiweenies are hypothyroidism, diabetes, invertebral degenerative disorders, and dental issues (Tokic, 2013). Rico is an affectionate little dog who loves his family. While he is friendly to guests at the O'Neil home, he fiercely guards the house, barking at strangers who pass by on the sidewalk including, naturally, the mailman.
O'Neil, L. (2014). Portrait of Rico [graphic image]. Riverside CA.
Tokic, A. (2013). Chiweenies. Petguide.com. Vertical Scope Inc. Retrieved from http://www.petguide.com/breeds/dog/chiweenie/
he looks almost exactly like my dog DJ I am from the SoCal area perhaps they are related?
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