Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Typical daily routine - what food and how/when he eats, potty time, play time, walks and how she does
on them
Pirouette, Ette, usually wakes up between 6-730 and immediately goes outside. She will go
potty after she runs her laps but will need time and encouragement. She will try and go back into the
house first, but she will need to potty. She eats breakfast by 8am and she can use a regular bowl; eating
is a full contact sport with her as she needs to figure out her depth perception and food source. She will
not be fed by hand; she seems very frightened to do so and may have been disciplined. She wakes up
ready to play and party, she loves her tug toy and will play tug of war or chase it if it is skipped across
the floor. She struggles with walking on a leash as she gets anxious in unfamiliar environments but does
pretty well in a stroller and is usually excited to adventure out on car rides.
Kids? Cats? Dogs?
She would probably do best in a home without small children, but would be okay with teenagers
that understand that she has vision problems and what comes with that. She enjoys calmer male dogs
and has made several friends, other Frenchie's, an English cream retriever, and a Catahoula; size does
not seem to matter, only temperament. Female dogs seem to make her uncomfortable and she really
turns quiet and shy. No exposure to cats so far.
Likes and dislikes
Ette will find her person and prefer to follow and (occasionally) snuggle with them, she loves to
play and is thrilled with anyone who is on the other end of her tug toy. She does not love being picked
up as it seems to disorient her. She prefers to be in her home or familiar places where she knows how to
navigate her surroundings. She is a great camper and enjoys wading in shallow streams and rivers. She
would be so happy with a yard big enough for her to run and chase freely.
Ideal home
Ette shouldn't be in a home with small children or lots of stairs. Ideally, she will find a safe space
with someone who wakes up ready to go in the morning and has the patience to show her where she is
and how to get around. Someone who works from or stays home would be ideal as she will need some
supervision and assistance finding her way. She will alert by barking to go outside, once she gets
comfortable. She has plenty of spunk and energy, but might do best as the energy leader, any pets that
are more rambunctious may be overwhelming.
Funny quirks
Ette gets very excited and will run as fast as she can, in a circle, which is why she is named
Pirouette! She has a tongue that just doesn't fit in her mouth, so she will always be sticking it out at you!
She also can't see very well, so sometimes she chases "ghosts as we say. She will see dust or a shadow
in the air and will try to catch it.
Quirks that may be concerning to a new owner and how to overcome them
Ette can see, but not well, so she will have to get accustomed to her surroundings in her own
time, and she will run into things. Patience and consistency is the best thing for her. Sometimes Ette gets
too excited and if she thinks you have her toy, she will jump at whatever she thinks is hers.
The very best thing about her
The best thing about little Etts Begetts is that she is always ready to play and very excited when
she is with her people.
Basic personality
Once Ette feels comfortable and safe, she is just a happy and silly girl. She'll be glued to the feet
of her perfect person and be so happy to be loved!
Shelter transfer Ette has severe jaw misalignment and was dx anorexic at intake. She may nave continual neuro issues, however these do not affect her life.
Needs spay and nares $1800
