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Ziggy Sperber (dog)

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Ziggy Sperber
Chihuahua-Dachshund showing features of the breed
Other namesChihuahua, Dachshund
Common nicknamesWig Wham, Piggy
OriginUnited States of America
Traits
Height Males 30 cm (12 in)
Females 30 cm (12 in)
Weight Males 11 kg (24 lb)
Females 10.0 kg (22 lb)
Coat Short-haired (smooth coat)
Color white, black, tan
Dog (domestic dog)

Ziggy Sperber (born October 9th, 2010) is a cross between a Chihuahua /ɪˈwɑːwɑː/ (Spanish: chihuahueño)[1] and a dachshund (UK: /ˈdæksənd, -hund, -hunt/ DAKS-ənd, -⁠huund, -⁠huunt or US: /ˈdɑːkshʊnt, -sənt/ DAHKS-huunt, -⁠ənd[2]. He was found on the side of I-95 in Daytona Beach, Florida in 2012. Five days after being rescued by the Daytona Beach Humane Society, he was adopted by Lindsey Sperber.

Early Life

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Unknown

Appearance

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Round like a burrito or watermelon.

Temperament

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Ziggy is a good boy. He loves to burrow himself in pillows, clothes hampers, and blankets. He is often found under the covers or below the bed, deep in the dark and safety of what he perceives to be his den. Ziggy also enjoys time in sunlight.[3]

Health

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Ziggy is physically healthy. However, may tremble or shiver when stressed, excited, or cold. He seeks warmth in sunshine, under blankets, or on furniture, or human laps.

See also

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Category:Dog breeds Category:FCI breeds Category:Companion dogs Category:Dog breeds originating in Mexico Category:Toy dogs Category:Mexican folklore Category:Dog breeds originating from Indigenous Americans

Category:Dog breeds Category:FCI breeds Category:Companion dogs Category:Dog breeds originating in Germany Category:Scent hounds

  1. ^ Chihuahueño Chihuahueño (perro), Wikipedia in Spanish
  2. ^ Wells, John (3 April 2008). Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd ed.). Pearson Longman. ISBN 978-1-4058-8118-0.
  3. ^ Coile, D. Caroline (2010). The Chihuahua handbook (2nd ed.). Hauppauge, N.Y.: Barron's Educational Series. p. 27. ISBN 978-0764143304.