Koibito - Japanese Chin Dog for Adoption in Toronto, Ontario

This dog is with Rat Terrier Rescue Canada. Please note that we are unable to adopt outside of Canada.

If you are interested in adopting this dog, PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION USING THIS LINK: http://forms.gle/Ev16pQeQ2zAZWLig6.

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All our foster dogs are in private foster homes. The foster parents have written the bios you will read with what they know about the dog. Please read the bios carefully and ensure they are a fit for your household. Thank you.
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Fostered in Sarnia.

I would like to introduce you to Koi (Koibito). He is a 10 year old Japanese Chin, weighing 18lbs. and is one of the 'chillest' fosters I have had. You want to go a walk, he says yes. Want to sit and chill, he says yes. Ready for bed, he says FINALLY. He loves to sit on the arm of my chair while I watch TV, sit on my lap or beside my chair when I am on the dock, or curl up on the foot of the bed at night.

He was originally found wandering the streets of Windsor and brought into rescue. His original foster mum became a foster-keeper and adopted him (did I mention how cool and cute he is). Unfortunately she passed so he came back into rescue. He has been with me for just over a month and the way he has come into his own is amazing. Everyone that meets him (12+) falls in love with him.

I think he would suit apartment life well. He loves his outside time but I would not say a fenced yard is a requirement. Besides being chill, he does not have a very high prey drive. Outside he lies in the sun or just saunters around investigating. Inside he spends most of his time with me, curled up close by.

He is just happy to be with his humans, sleep in the sun, watch the river traffic go by or attack his stuffies with a vengeance. My own dog is usually aloof with fosters but he has taken to Koi and actually plays with him (did I mention that Koi is pretty chill?).

Koi reliably goes to the door when he needs to go out, sleeps through the night either on the bed or in his crate (guess which he prefers). His one issue that he needs help with (okay other then needing to loose a few pounds, he says not to judge him) is that he will tend to mark inside. We use a belly band on him and that seems to control the issue.

He would do very well with someone with the time to watch him closely, a quick "NO, OUTSIDE" and his leg goes down and he heads to the door. When we go out, he is able to be left alone, either in his crate or loose, with a belly band on, and he is fine. He is really a sweet boy, he just needs someone to work with him and help him lose weight.

Please consider this sweet boy.


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Rat Terrier Rescue Canada Adoption Fees
Puppies under 1 year - $775
Young adult 1 year - 5 years $650
Adults 6 years - 9 years $575
Seniors 10+ $325

The adoption fee includes spay/neuter .
*EXCLUDING UNALTERED PUPPIES UNDER A YEAR.

The adoption fee also includes, at a minimum, vaccinations, de-worming, I.D. tag and microchip insertion. We gratefully accept any amount above the adoption fee as a donation used to support our mission to save as many dogs as possible.

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The Japanese Chin is a graceful and elegant toy breed known for its adorable appearance and charming personality. Originating in Japan, these dogs are compact yet stylish, with a distinctive flattened face, large dark eyes, and a silky coat that comes in various colors. They are affectionate, gentle, and devoted companions, often forming strong bonds with their owners. Japanese Chins are intelligent and responsive, making them easy to train, and they thrive in loving environments where they receive plenty of attention and care.