One more update!
I have had Klinger for over year. He came to me thin and skittish and I honestly never thought he would come around.
After 14 months of intensive work with this gorgeous little sapphire, i am happy and quite proud to say that I weighed him last night and he was 551 grams! almost a 200 gram gain. i am also excited that he is often seen out of his house, now comes to the front of the cage and last night allowed me to pick him up without a fight.
i am so happy that i never gave up on him. it just goes to show that every chin is different and with enough love & dedication, even the most standoffish chins can come around!
next time he is out for playtme, i will have to try & get a pic of him......so cute!