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Edna Jean - Shih Tzu (long coat) Dog For Adoption

Shih Tzu Dogs For Adoption in Arlington, VA, USA

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Edna Jean
Breed
Shih Tzu
Gender
Female
Age
Young
Location
Arlington, VA, 22204, USA

Description

Shih Tzu Dogs For Adoption in Arlington, VA, USA

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu (long coat). Meet Edna Jean Edna Jean, or EJ, is a sweet, playful young Shih Tzu Mix who was surrendered to rescue after being passed between multiple homes in her short life.

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She’s only about 8–9 months old, which makes it pretty surprising because everyone who meets her absolutely adores her. Her foster mom describes her as an awesome little dog with the cutest personality. EJ is extremely dog-friendly and currently lives with multiple other dogs in foster care, including two senior dogs and a playful 5-year-old pup. She has done great with the entire pack and knows how to adapt to the other dog’s energy. She especially loves playing with her foster sibling, Willow, and can happily wrestle and play for hours. She also LOVES toys and will enthusiastically play fetch, though returning the toy is still a work in progress. She is a very social pup who enjoys meeting people and has already accompanied her foster mom out to the local brewery, where she greeted everyone with sweetness and loved the attention. She’s affectionate, snuggly, and loves sleeping in bed with her humans at night. EJ is doing great with potty training and has had only one accident since arriving in foster care. She is also crate trained and settles nicely after a little initial puppy protest. Her foster mom says she is very smart and eager to learn. She’s still polishing up her leash skills, especially when she gets excited and wants to pull, but she’s already making good progress. Like many young puppies, EJ is active and playful. One thing to know is that this girl can JUMP. Her foster mom reports she can easily jump onto dining room tables if given the opportunity. She's taller (longer legs) than your typical Shih Tzu and has a more elongated snout compared to the flatter facial structure of a typical Shih Tzu. EJ is truly a loving, happy little pup who just wants to be part of the family. She’s playful, social, affectionate, dog-friendly, and incredibly charming. She’s going to make a wonderful companion for a lucky adopter. ****EJ is going to be popular. Preference will be given to adopters with another playful pup in the home for her***** Apply today! BEED ESTIMATE: Shih Tzu GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 11 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 8 to 9 months old COAT TYPE: longer coat that needs regular grooming. ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Chevy Chase, MD FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to adopt.worthydog and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to foster.worthydog and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.

Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Long
Likes to Vocalize
Some

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
Yes
Energy Level
Moderate
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Exercise Needs
Moderate
Obedience Training
Has Basic Training
Owner Experience Required
Species
Other
Yard RequiredCrate TrainedHousetrainedGood in a CarLikes to FetchLikes to Play with ToysLikes to Be in Your Lap

Personality

Playful
Yes
Affectionate
Yes
Eager to Please
Yes
Intelligent
Yes
Even-Tempered
Yes
Gentle
Yes
Goofy
Yes

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Up-to-date on Vaccinations
Yes

Rescue Information

Organization name
Worthy Dog Rescue
Location
Arlington, Virginia, 22204
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1689859
Date Listed
05/27/2026
Date Expires
08/25/2026

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  1. Do your research - find out what types of dogs would be a good fit for your lifestyle and the activity level of your family. Also keep in mind the grooming needs of certain breeds that might require frequent maintenance.
  2. Decide what you can handle - before you get sucked in by all the adorable puppy eyes you're about to see, think long and hard about the appropriate age dog for your family or if you are capable of caring for a special needs dog. Puppies are a lot of work, if you don't have time for potty training and obedience classes you'll want to consider an older dog. There are plenty of middle aged, vibrant dogs up for adoption as well as many senior dogs that would be a great fit for a family looking for a more subdued dog with lots of love to give.
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