The humans snicker every time they say what kind of dog I am – a Chiweenie.

I’m half Chihuahua and half Dachshund, the best of both worlds I think. I’m small enough to fit on most laps.  

People call me “hot dog” because of my longish back and shortish legs. But my legs are still longer than a Daschund’s and I have tiny feet.

The humans also compare me to a Fenec Fox for my large triangular ears that stick out like sails. But some of my fellow Chiweenies have floppy ears like Dachshunds do.

I have the hound dog’s long snout and the Chihuahua’s large soulful eyes.

Don’t mess with my peeps because I will come after your ankles. But unlike most small dogs I don’t constantly yap – I just give a hearty bark when the situation calls for it.

Both my parents have short hair so I have a slick coat and don’t shed much, much to my parents’ delight.

Like my hound dog ancestors, I’ll pursue any interesting scent. I may be small but I’ll tow you along to find out what’s behind that odor.

While I’m relentless in chasing smells, I prefer seeking warmth like Chihuahuas do. My elongated body helps me worm into a pile of laundry fresh from the dryer or under the blankets with my humans.

I find sunbathing a great way to soak up heat but nothing beats a comfy lap and hands to pet me.

Image from Flickr.