Sorry for the hijack, but that dog looks so much like ours, I had to do a double take. Pasquale is actually a mix; Toy Poodle, Miniature Schnauzer, and Tasmanian Devil.
He owns our place, but we can stay as long as the doggy treats keep coming.
Years back, when the bobcats and coyotes realized our poultry was quite tasty, I mentioned to SWMBO that I was going to get a dog, thinking Jack Russell, Blue Heeler, etc. She showed up with that puppy, a whopping 3 pounds, and I burst out laughing, telling her that when one of the predators decide to make a snack of him, I'd go get a real dog. About 6 years later now, we've grown so attached to him, losing him will be like losing a family member.
Merry Christmas to all, and Bon Fete, Jesus!