XYLA (VA) - RAT TERRIER (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Meet your new best friend, Xyla! Looking for a 15 lb. bundle of energy, love, and personality? Then meet beautiful Xyla! Her playful nature, love of toys, and active walking style suggest a dog even younger than her vet-estimated age of 7 years-old. Xyla adores adults, kids, and other dogs. While she hasn't been tested with cats, her strong prey drive likely makes her unsuitable for sharing a home with them. She's reliably house-trained, has great house manners, and walks well on leash—though she'll pull if a squirrel crosses her path! Xyla isn't a fan of being crated and prefers to be near her humans. She's incredibly social and would thrive in a home with another playful dog or an active human companion. She's full of personality and uses her voice—barking, whining, or growling—to share her feelings. While she doesn't show aggression, her bold spirit may overwhelm timid dogs. She also alerts to noises or movement outside, so a quieter home would be ideal. Xyla recently had a benign, fluid-filled cyst removed, which is healing well and not expected to cause future issues. Otherwise, she's in great health. At night, Xyla currently sleeps in an open crate with bedding in the kitchen, but she'd love nothing more than to snuggle in bed with her person. She's a total snugglebug and wants to be wherever her humans are. If you're looking for a lively, affectionate companion with lots of love (and opinions!) to share, Xyla could be your perfect match. Adopt Xyla today and gain a loyal, lovable best friend! More photos at: imageevent/newrattitude/xyla 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:	Some

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Other:	Leash Trained Housetrained Preditory

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate

• Additional Information

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