Ziggy Sperber (dog)
editZiggy Sperber | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chihuahua-Dachshund showing features of the breed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other names | Chihuahua, Dachshund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common nicknames | Wig Wham, Piggy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Origin | United States of America | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dog (domestic dog) |
Ziggy Sperber (born October 9th, 2010) is a cross between a Chihuahua /tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ (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
editUnknown
Appearance
editRound like a burrito or watermelon.
Temperament
editZiggy 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
editZiggy 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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editCategory: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
- ^ Chihuahueño Chihuahueño (perro), Wikipedia in Spanish
- ^ Wells, John (3 April 2008). Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd ed.). Pearson Longman. ISBN 978-1-4058-8118-0.
- ^ Coile, D. Caroline (2010). The Chihuahua handbook (2nd ed.). Hauppauge, N.Y.: Barron's Educational Series. p. 27. ISBN 978-0764143304.