Apple Valley, CA - Wheaten Terrier. Meet Saphira - Adopted 10-25-24! a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Wheaten Terrier

Color

Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper

Age

Adult

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Female

Pet ID

20819175

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Not good with cats

Shots current

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Saphira is about 25 lbs. Looks like a Wheaten terrier with schnauzer. Possibly 5-7 years old, as she has some missing and worn down teeth but otherwise looks fine. Teeth are very white, so she could be younger and worn from chewing on rocks...? House trained. She was scared and shy on coming in. She's gradually improving with attention, though we don't recommend young kids at this time. But she's really a very good girl. She's made friends with some of the volunteers, and she now lets herself get picked up and sits in their laps. She also loves playing fetch! She responds to some commands, like sit and give paw. She will continue to open up with patience and if she's allowed to develop at her own pace. She seems to trust people the most when she sees them interacting with other dogs, especially her friends. She's been great with the small dogs here- very gentle and playful with them.

*She came with matting on her head and neck, and that area has now been groomed. At the groomer's, she was very unhappy at first, but the groomer sat with her for half an hour, until she had warmed up more. She still didn't like the grooming, but by the end she was friendly with the groomer. Now that she's had this experience her next haircut should go better.

She came from a home with 4 smaller dogs- Dumpling, Poe, Harper, & Jack London. She still needs to be spayed, but in the meantime you may make an appointment to meet her by emailing us with an application (found on our site under the Adopt a dog tab).

Got her super-duper home with dog-loving retired guys, and she has moved to the desert new Palm Springs. We are thrilled for everyone - will be spayed soon as our vet can.