You can practically hear
Bing
say "HELP!!!!!!!!!!" when confronted by a new person or situation. When
we met him at the shelter, he was shaking with fear. Who could blame
him, especially knowing he was kept in the big dog kennel for some
reason. However, on his car ride from the shelter, Bing looked around
with a distrust at first, then yawned, stretched and settled happily in
his little crate. By the time he arrived at the animal hospital, he had
bonded with the volunteer who transported him and then crawled onto her
lap (for reassurance and more petting, of course) when he was waiting
for his appointment.
We don't know what Bing's lineage may be, perhaps a bit of Jack Russell
or Manchester Terrier thrown into the mix? His ears can go straight up,
even if his picture shows them at half-mast. He seems thinner and taller
than a Chihuahua. Still, he's a tiny guy!
Bing is typical of small dogs. He tends to be defensive till he realizes
all is well. Give him a bit of affection, and he will be your friend
forever!
