Chase is a handsome traditional Yorkie at just under 5 pounds and nine months old – old enough that his personality is fully formed and clear: he’s exceptionally intelligent, remarkably agile, and hyper-independent in the best possible way. This boy will jump fences, climb over obstacles, and navigate his environment with an ease and confidence that sets him apart from most dogs his size – he’s genuinely smarter and more athletic than the average Yorkie. Chase is incredibly friendly and has never met a stranger, but he doesn’t need constant attention or validation from you to feel secure – he’s perfectly content doing his own exploring and living his own life alongside yours rather than orbiting around you. His independence can sometimes be misread, but make no mistake: he’s warm and social, he just doesn’t require you to be his whole world. Chase is ideal for people who appreciate a brilliant, athletic dog with his own agenda, who want a companion rather than a dependent, and who respect independence as a positive trait. He isn’t for someone who needs to be needed or wants a velcro dog – he’s for confident owners who enjoy watching an intelligent dog confidently navigate his world on his own terms while still being a pleasant, friendly housemate.