it was so small, it fit into the palm of his hand - from fingertips to wrist - sleeping.
yep, that was my introduction to sam - samson, cuz who knew WHAT he could do if his hair ever grew! sam, the chihuahua, became an integral part of my family's life. confident, secure in his greatness, he would frequently chase german shepherds from our yard - never realized the reason they ran away was due to my father being on the other end of the leash... but we let him believe in his own courage. all 11 pounds of it.
sam talked. not barked. talked. he was singing for a handout one day when a member of the family walked by and said, if you're going to make him talk, then make him SAY something... and something he did.