Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Are you absolutely exhausted from personal space? Tired of having a whole couch to yourself? Dreaming of a shadow that not only follows you around but insists on touching you at all times? Well, have we got the solution for you: Elizabeth (Lizzie) — professional Velcro dog, part-time sunbather, and full-time emotional support potato. When she's not busy being gloriously lazy with the big dogs, Lizzie might just muster up enough energy to trot through the doggy door, grab her prized bone, and hold a little solo sun party in your backyard. She's calm, she's cuddly, she's got just the right sprinkle of fun to keep life interesting. Think of her as your very own couch potato, sidekick, and adventure buddy, all rolled into one—ready for the occasional burst of energy or just happy to join you on your daily whatever you do routine.
Lizzie made her grand entrance into our rescue world after somehow ending up in the shelter. Thanks to her amazing foster family (seriously, heroes), we were able to bring this little gem into the fluffy butt family. Shortly after, she had a litter of puppies, affectionately known as our UK litter. They're about 4 weeks old now, and while Lizzie still needs a little more time to chill before she's ready for adoption, we thought we'd give you a sneak peek at this remarkable little lady. Lizzie is about 1-2 years old and a dainty 28 lbs of pure Mini Aussie mix magic. Yes, you read that right—28 lbs. That’s tiny compared to our usual Pyrabear-sized fluffballs, who look like they could bench press a truck. But don’t let her size fool you; she’s got all the heart (and sass) of a dog twice her size. And don't worry, she’ll be just as attached to you as our giant fluffballs, except she can probably fit on your lap without causing permanent limb numbness.
Lizzie is basically the diplomatic queen when it comes to dogs of all ages. She gets along with everyone, even if she’s not exactly out here winning gold medals for Most Playful. Every once in a while, she’ll grace the other dogs with a little play session — you know, just enough to keep up appearances. The puppies, on the other hand, are obsessed with her because, well, she’s their size, and apparently, size matters when you’re under 10 pounds. Then there’s Foster Peanut Butter Oreo, who immediately realized Lizzie was the all-you-can-eat buffet of his dreams. Instead of shutting him down like a normal adult, Lizzie just lets him nurse away like he’s a tiny, very persistent barnacle — which is sweet in a “please get this child off me” kind of way. I’ve had to keep her separated from him so she doesn't get completely steamrolled by his, uh, enthusiastic dedication to snack time. (For reference, he’s almost as big as she is at only 12 weeks, so it’s less "adorable bonding" and more "Attack of the Hungry Toddler.") 🤣 As for the big dogs, they adore her too. My chow, who is basically the food bowl king, lets her eat from his bowl, and he doesn’t just let anyone do that—Lizzie’s got some serious street cred with the big dogs. Lizzie isn’t currently fostered with any purrinators (aka cats), but given that every dog in the house has basically rolled out the red carpet for her, I’m guessing the cats would probably be charmed too. I mean, if she can tolerate a gang of puppies climbing all over her like tiny, drooling mountain goats, surely a cat throwing her a judgmental side-eye would be no big deal. She’s not currently fostered with any children, but given that she’s small, sweet, and made of sunshine and rainbows, I think she’d do just fine. That said, Lizzie does have this little habit of launching herself at you in pure excitement — and because she’s a lightning-fast Aussie, it usually happens before your brain even registers the incoming fluff missile. So, if you have small kids, just know they might get lovingly body-slammed without warning. You know, nothing major — just a 28-pound surprise flying at them out of nowhere.
Lizzie’s energy level falls somewhere between a squirrel and a border collie who just found out agility season is back — so, you know, a solid 8 out of 10. She’s a Velcro dog of the highest order, fully committed to the life goal of being in your business at all times. Whether you’re binge-watching TV, reorganizing your sock drawer, or attempting to leave the house without her (good luck), Lizzie’s ready to supervise. Even when she was very, very pregnant, Lizzie still happily waddled her way through walks, which just proves she’s more motivated than most of us when it comes to exercise. On the leash, she’s basically a dream: she doesn’t pull, doesn’t try to Houdini her way out of her collar, and she’s perfectly content walking beside or behind you. However — if you enjoy walking in a straight line, well... prepare for an upper body workout. Lizzie’s a professional zig-zagger, expertly weaving back and forth like she’s training you for a future career in competitive dog herding. She could absolutely learn to walk straight with some guidance... or she might just convince you that life is better in a constant figure eight. Being an Aussie, Lizzie naturally has that endless reserve of “let’s go!” energy for your grand adventures. But don’t worry — if you decide today's biggest adventure is moving from the couch to the fridge, she’s thrilled to be a professional couch potato too. When it comes to her people, Lizzie is basically a Stage 5 Clinger — and proud of it. The second you sit down, she will be magnetized to your side like she’s trying to fuse atoms. She's lazy around the big dogs, but she’ll happily trot through the doggy door to go bask in the sun with her favorite chew toy (which is never a plushie, only the serious chew gear, thank you very much). In short, Lizzie is the perfect mix of adventure buddy, emotional support shadow, couch co-pilot, and official Keeper of the Outdoor Bone Toy. Also, she really, really loves food. Like, the level of devotion you'd expect if someone offered you a lifetime supply of tacos.
Potty training with Lizzie is... a bit of a team effort at the moment. Given that she’s eating and drinking like a college frat boy to keep up with nursing eight tiny roommates, bladder control isn't exactly her top strength right now. Some days she holds it like a seasoned professional, and other days she decides the potty pad is there for a reason, thank you very much. Honestly, considering she's fueling enough for a buffet line of puppies, it's impressive she's not filing formal complaints. At night, when she's kenneled (on the rare nights she isn't out snuggling her kids), Lizzie does great and holds it just fine. Even better, when she has access to a doggy door, she remembers she's a grown woman and goes outside every time like the little champion she is. Once her freeloaders are weaned and she’s back to living for herself, a quick potty-training refresh should be all she needs. Lizzie has recently completed an intensive, unaccredited course in Professional Alert Barking, thanks to the esteemed Pyr professors in her foster home. That said, Lizzie is not trying to be the town crier. She's more of a "bark when necessary" kind of gal — no endless speeches about falling leaves or imaginary intruders. Just a respectable little announcement to let you know she’s on the case, then right back to being your favorite Velcro couch potato. As far as mischief goes, Lizzie is practically an angel. No chewing, no counter surfing, no diving into the trash like she’s trying to start a new culinary trend. And as for digging? She’s too busy being adorable to turn your backyard into a personal excavation site. In short, she’s so well-behaved, you might wonder if she’s secretly plotting something more diabolical. But for now, her biggest offense is probably just looking too sweet to resist cuddling.
If you're ready to bring Lizzie into your life and let her be your tiny, sweet shadow, then great news! All you need to do is fill out an adoption application at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app, and we'll send it straight to her foster family. Just a quick heads-up: she’s not available for her big move until around the beginning of June — she’s still busy being a superstar mom to her litter and perfecting her couch-potato skills. Oh, and you'll need to make your way to Oklahoma City to pick up this bundle of joy. So, if you're up for the adventure of adopting the most lovable, slightly-velcroed-to-you pup in the universe, get that application in!
But hurry—before someone else snatches her up and you’re left kicking yourself for not making it happen sooner. 😜
