Lumi is a 5lb, 6 month old Chihuahua/Maltese mix who is small enough to fit in one hand, but she has a big loving personality. She was found as a stray in Texas, covered in ticks and severely matted, before coming to Colorado to find her forever home. Despite her rough start, she is an incredibly sweet, affectionate little puppy who loves people and other dogs.
Lumi is happiest being close to her people. She loves to be held and cuddled, leans her head into you when she’s in your arms, and gives plenty of kisses. She is also wonderfully independent for a puppy. When her foster family is working from home, she is content to sleep in a dog bed nearby, play with her toys, or ask to be held. She loves collecting her small toys from around the house and bringing them back to her bed.
She gets along well with the 15lb and 60lb resident male dogs in her foster home. She seems interested in playing and cuddling with other small dogs, although because she may only reach 5–6 pounds fully grown, she would be safest around calm, gentle smaller dogs who can’t accidentally injure her.
Lumi can be a little nervous in new environments and around new people, and may shake for a few minutes at first, but once she settles in, she does very well. She is happy being carried in a bag and has allowed unfamiliar adults and children in public to pet her without issue.
She does have some separation anxiety, so her ideal adopter would be home much of the day—such as someone who works from home, is retired, or can bring her to work. She sleeps through the night in her crate.
Like any puppy, Lumi is still learning. She is making progress with potty training but still has occasional accidents and will need someone willing to continue working with her. Lumi is still young, and shows some typical puppy behavior such as teething, chewing on clothing, yard debris, and other things she shouldn’t. She’ll need appropriate puppy-proofing and supervision.
Lumi does well in the car and is learning to ride safely in a dog car seat. She has a tendency to get nervous when out and about on a leash, so she would do best in a home with a fenced yard where she can feel safe. Lumi is an exceptionally affectionate, playful, easygoing little companion who mostly wants to be near her person and feel safe and loved.
