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Good thread!

Pros:
* (ahem) Exceptionally good looking, unique coloring.
* Really a sweet little guy, extremely friendly with people.
* Great hair that almost never matts.
* Super portable.
* A charmer!
* Very food motivated, enjoys training.
* Loves snuggling.
* Actually a great little athlete who I can take on long hikes.
* Not very smart, which means he can’t find creative ways to get into trouble. After two years, he hasn’t figured out how to steal things from the coffee table, or the trash.
* Unintentionally hilarious.


Cons:
* Naturally NOT well behaved; impulsive.
* Pretty possessive. He can't stand it if I pet another dog, and he's not crazy about me ignoring him to talk to other people either. Wants to be the center of attention.
* Barky.
* Scaredy dog. He is afraid of loud noises, other dogs, purses, grocery bags, his harness, etc.
* His fear of other dogs often leads to socially unacceptable behavior, like snarling and lunging. We’re working on it.
* Can’t entertain himself at all, and his fear of dogs means he doesn’t have doggie playmates. That means I’m responsible for 98 percent of his stimulation, which can get tiring.
* It takes him a really long time to pick up commands. I think this is partly because he’s so fearful, it can be difficult for him to handle even minor distractions. Like, I can scare him if I toss a treat the wrong way.
* Total chick magnet.