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Shih Tzu-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Fort Collins, CO, USA

Leo - Shih Tzu / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Shih Tzu-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Fort Collins, CO, USA

For Adoption

Nickname
Leo
Breed
Shih Tzu-Unknown Mix
Gender
Male
Age
Senior
Location
Fort Collins, CO, 80524, USA

Description

Shih Tzu-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Fort Collins, CO, USA

Posted Breed: Shih Tzu / Mixed (medium coat). Meet Leo!! Leo is a 14-year-old Shih Tzu Poodle Terrier mix. He is energetic and loving, and his favorite pastimes are being pets, cuddling on your lap,

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or napping in his bed. He loves the outdoors and will romp around your yard, and has good leash manners - he is not reactive on a leash but as his hearing has gone, we have limited on-leash interaction with neighborhood dogs for his comfort. He is getting a little sore after longer walks now that he is older, so short walks will be great, as well as any assisted outdoor time like bike basket/carrier rides, dog strollers, or as a sidecar companion. He is healthy but has some normal signs of aging - his hearing is starting to go, so he may not hear you come home, but he will be so excited once he sees you come in. Like many older dogs, he's got a couple of aging teeth and can occasionally get a benign bump, but has no long-term health issues as of writing. He knows basic commands, and we are trying to reinforce them with hand signals as his hearing is getting worse. He is used to at-home positive reinforcement training and loves treats. He has no bad manners, although his mom was a cook so he does like to hang out in the kitchen, right where she liked him to be - so he may like to hang with you while you are cooking and eating too. Leo's mom passed away from cancer in January, and his dad can no longer keep caring for him, as well as their local child currently living in no-dog housing, so he is looking for a comfortable place to live out his golden years. His local family is sad that this transition is necessary, but they are happy to help with walks and playtime or to housesit for him if you ever need them to, as they'd love to stay in touch as much as you are comfortable. Because he is almost deaf, he can be startled by rough handling, so he is a better fit for a family with older children and adults. He has been boarded with friends in the past and gets along with other small dogs, but has not been in a situation with cats or larger dogs for extended periods prior. He loves all people, and also has been professionally groomed with Clementine grooming, and takes both at-home and professional grooming well.

⛛ Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Medium

⛛ Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
Yes
Other
Apartment Appropriate

⛛ Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Hypoallergenic
Yes

Rescue Information

Organization name
Until They're Home
Location
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1240464
Date Listed
02/28/2024
Date Expires
05/28/2024

Shih Tzu-Unknown Mix.

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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.
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