BANDITO - SHIH TZU / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 515. Bandito is a lovable 6-year-old Shih Tzu mix who weighs about 23 pounds. He’s bursting with energy and affection, always ready to shower you with love and keep you company. But he’s also a champion napper, bringing you the best balance of lively fun and cozy relaxation! Bandito is the definition of “chill”—he’ll happily snooze in his dog bed or curl up on your lap, content to simply be close. But the minute you get up he gets up too! Be ready for a loyal shadow, because Bandito sticks right by your side wherever you go—even to the bathroom (you’ll never be alone again)! If you work from home, Bandito makes the perfect office buddy. He loves settling at the bottom of your computer chair during working hours He’s clever too—if you close the office door, he’ll politely paw to let you know he wants to join that meeting! And if other family members are home, he will take turns hanging out with each of them. Bandito enjoys walks, exploring scents, and marking his territory (typical male dog). When his collar or leash is picked up his excitement overpowers him because he realizes it means he will be doing something fun such as a walk or car ride. He prefers to sleep in your bed so he can stay close to you. Bandito’s desire for companionship shines through in everything he does, making him a true cuddle buddy who will always want to be near his favorite humans. When visitors arrive, Bandito will bark enthusiastically to guard his loved ones, demonstrating his protective nature. However, he quickly warms up once greeted, showing that he’s simply looking out for his family and is eager to make new friends. Bandito is a smart pup and knows basic commands like “sit” and “stay,” making him easy to integrate into your home and daily routine. He loves people and enjoys laying at the feet or beside ones that are sitting down. He will be calm if the person is calm. He really likes food so if he sees a treat he wants to claim it as his. Bandito enjoys playing with other dogs, showing his friendly temperament toward canine companions. He will be comfortable living as an only dog or with dog companions. According to his foster family, Bandito would thrive in a household with other dogs as long as he still receives plenty of attention. Bandito is potty trained and enjoys going potties outside. He has had occasional accidents inside the house because of being left too long (more than seven hours) without access to the area where he knows he is supposed to go to the bathroom. More than anything, Bandito wants to be close to his humans. While he may whine when his family leaves, he quickly settles down and patiently waits for their return. Bandito came into the 4 Lucky Dogs Rescue after his first owner passed away. His second owner was in and out of the hospital and finally had to go into assisted living. If you’re looking for a devoted, loving couch potato companion to share your home and heart, Bandito is ready to fill your life with joy, snuggles, and tail wags. Bandito’s adoption fee is $515. This dog comes microchipped, up to date on all necessary vaccines/rabies shots, heartworm tested, and neutered. He is currently being fostered in the Plant City/Valrico area. The average lifespan for this small breed is 16 years. Therefore, Bandito’s adopter will need to be prepared to care for him for around 10 more years so he will not have to move to a different home again. ----------------- ***We are a foster-based rescue with no shelter or facility to view our dogs, and our address is a mailing address only. Please be patient as we are an all-volunteer rescue team, and our rescue dogs are in various loving foster homes throughout West-Central Florida. As a general rule we try to limit our adoptions to within the state of FL. If interested in one of our dogs, please fill out an application at .4luckydogs, and we will contact you by phone/text if we feel your application is the best fit out of the ones received.***

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Black
  Ear Type:	Droopy
  Tail Type:	Long
  Coat Length:	Medium
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	None
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Leash Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

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

• Additional Information

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