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paration from each other easily. Based on the fact that they were found together, and the similarities in their size and behavior, they may have been living together for some time, and may even be related!
Duchess is the more timid of the two, and often does her own thing. She likes to explore the house, and the counters! Gentle correction, in the form of a sharp "Off Dutchess" has been working for the most part, unless she finds something very interesting, in which case we have to get close to her and signal Off, and sometimes even physically move her. She does respond to her name, and is overall very calm.
Duchess is completely house-trained in regards to going to the bathroom. We have had her a week and there have been 0 accidents under supervision, and while left alone for 5-10 minutes. We have not left her out of her crate if we are gone longer than 10 minutes however, due to her chewing and exploring tendencies. She does take her time to go to the bathroom in the mornings, and always tries to get her head under our gate to see whats happening, but never digs or tries to escape. We take her out with Scarlet, and our 2 year old Nova, and they all play and run which distracts Duchess. She goes to the bathroom faster when she's taken out alone.
Duchess appears more comfortable outside than inside, as her attention is short, and she always ends up exploring. She doesn't mind getting picked up and held, but would rather come to you when she's ready/tired than being forced to cuddle. She walks extremely well on a leash by herself, or with a leash splitter with a second dog.
Duchess has a moderate appetite, and does not appear to be food obsessed, but willingly eats 1/2 scoop of our dog's food, twice daily, and goes to her crate to be fed as soon as we get the bowls of food out. She doesn't seem to be gaining or losing weight. She likes her crate, but sometimes will bark if she's been left alone too long. Scarlet usually starts the barking and Dutchess will join in later. Dutchess sleeps through the night in her crate, without barking or whining, but once someone wakes up she will let you know she's ready to be out as well.
Duchess ate through a flea/tick collar that was on Scarlett in early September and had surgery for it, but that is completely resolved and she's back to normal. I only mention it to make sure you know what she's getting into in her crate! Make sure not to have dangerous things in the crate that she may chew on while you're away.
Duchess is overall a very kind girl, and very passive and calm. She can get into hyper fits at times, but really likes to settle in and explore her surroundings. She isn't picking up on tricks very well, but will sit if you are persistent. I think she will fit into a family new to dogs, or dog veterans alike. Likewise, she will be good in homes with no animals, or multiple dogs. We aren't sure on homes with cats, as we don't have one. She seems very interested in our neighbor's outside cat, but can't determine if that is playful curiosity or something more nefarious!