Meet Nicky! He doesn’t know his name yet, but he sure knows how to be the sweetest little snuggle bug you’ve ever met. At just 9 pounds, he’s basically a living, breathing teddy bear—with a tail.

At around 1.5 years old, Nicky has nailed the perfect balance of playful and chill. He zooms through a quick 15-minute play session (rope toys are his favorite), and then he’s all about that nap life. Whether it’s the couch, your lap, or a sunbeam on the floor—he’s happy to settle in for the day.

This Arkansas native is fully potty trained and clearly familiar with puppy pads. Until he’s settled into a routine in his new home, it’s a good idea to keep a pad available—he’ll use it without fail, he just sometimes forgets to wait for the next walk. 

He’s also kennel trained (whines a little at first, then snuggles in) and totally respectful of your stuff—he doesn’t chew anything that’s not his. No surprise shoe casualties with this guy! Even better? He doesn’t need daily playtime to be well-behaved—he’s not destructive, just extra peppy during the next play session if he’s got energy to burn.

Nicky is very treat motivated (understatement of the year) and will happily do just about anything for a nibble. He loves dogs, likes most cats (female cats = yes, the one male cat he’s met = nope), and is a big fan of kids! He doesn’t live with any right now, but he plays sweetly with the neighbor kids (ages 4–10). Because he’s a little guy, older or gentler kiddos are ideal.

He rides well in the car, lives to cuddle, and prefers to be near his people—he doesn’t need constant attention, just wants to know he’s not alone in the world.

So if you’re looking for a compact companion with a big heart, soft ears, and a mild obsession with rope toys… Nicky’s your guy.