Madison, WI - Shih Tzu/Lhasa Apso. Meet Teddy (NY) has vision a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Shih Tzu/Lhasa Apso

Color

White - with Brown or Chocolate

Age

Senior

Size

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

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

My details

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Teddy is being fostered in NY,

Teddy has vision.

Teddy came to us from his local shelter, and he is a delightful mix of everything but the kitchen sink! With his soft white hair, tan spots on his back, longer body and shorter legs, he's cute as a button.

Teddy is almost a "go with the flow" fellow. He transported to his foster home via a six leg transport of volunteer drivers, and did well. He isn't phased by loud noises or walking by construction vehicles, but he isn't a fan of rain!

Teddy is very well behaved in his foster home. You want me here? Ok, foster mama! Should I be there? No problem, foster mama! It's not time to eat yet? That's ok, I'll wait until you're ready, foster mama!

He does, however, have an anxious and timid side, and requires Trazodone before a vet or grooming appointment. At home, it's difficult to work around his face (such as putting in eye drops or wiping his eyes), and he shows that by moving his head from side to side or dropping his head to the floor and not wanting it to be picked up. His eye pressures are normal. We have been working daily on getting him comfortable when working around his face.

He is housebroken and will stand by the door to go out, but will not ask. He has had only one poop accident inside.

Teddy is not a lap dog, but he loves to sit or lie right next to you and have the top of his head and ears rubbed. He will not ask for pets, and if you stop petting him, he will quietly walk away and just try again later. But if you keep petting him, he'll stay right next to you all day! He has never shown interest in being on any furniture, and is not interested in belly rubs.

Teddy enjoys walks and exploring and smelling his fenced yard, but is also happy to sleep much of the day. And on occasion, he loves to romp through the house! Teddy is crate trained and very quiet. The only time he barks is when it's feeding time, and then he gives only a few barks of excitement along with the other dogs in his foster home. He takes treats very gently from your hand, and sleeps quietly through the night in his own bed.

Teddy is very respectful of the other dogs here (four are smaller and one is the same size) and will not invade anyone's space on purpose. If another dog barks at him or bumps into him, he will do everything he can to get away as quickly as possible, and so he prefers a home with smaller, quieter or older dogs who will not jump on him or bark at him.

Teddy is hoping for a patient family who understands he can get anxious and timid and will help him work through it, but in return, he will love you with all of his heart. He is also hoping for a home where his family is home more often than not, and would prefer a quieter home without young children. He is very excited to be a good boy in his forever home!
BDRA has voted against the use of electrical fencing effective immediately.