GUINNESS (TN) - RAT TERRIER (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). You'd be wrong to assume Guinness would be difficult to care for because he's blind and hearing-impaired (he can detect sounds but has a hard time distinguishing what they mean or where they're coming from). This resilient fellow is actually undemanding and predictable, navigating life with easy-going confidence. He is wonderfully gentle and sweet with all people, including strangers, and he gets along well with other dogs and cats. He enjoys ambling around in the backyard on his own and occasionally leisurely strolling around the neighborhood on a leash, but he is overall a low-energy dog and doesn't require much in the way of exercise. He virtually never barks, is not an escape risk (doesn't try to rush out doorways or ever move faster than a casual walk), and has perfect house manners. He is crate-trained and reliably house-trained, although he does request ample outdoor opportunities, befitting a 9- to 10-year-old gentleman. At 14 lbs., he is highly portable and comfortable being handled and picked up. Guinness entertains himself with plentiful naps, burrowed under a blanket whenever possible. He can jump up onto or off of a sofa with no problem, go up staircases, and eventually even handle going down a familiar flight of stairs on his own. While he does dance with excitement a few times a day, especially when he first gets up in the morning, his normal pace is slow and methodical. If you're looking for a low-key, undemanding, predictable companion who will always be ready for a cuddle, check out Guinness's photo album at imageevent/beales/fosters/Guinness If you are interested in adopting this dog, PLEASE READ THE DETAILED ADOPTION PROCESS information on our website at . NewRattitude/adopt/ From there, you can access our adoption application or contact our Adoption Team for more info.

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Brown
  Ear Type:	Erect
  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Other:	Housetrained Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Affectionate Even-Tempered Gentle

• Additional Information

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