Wheaten Terrier [Mix]

With his jaunty gait, button ears, otter head, and gaily carried curl tail, Blake is all terrier. His intent, curious expression is accentuated by his tilted head, and his keen interest in life is guided by his belief that "all good things come to Blake."

Blake has been raised since puppy-hood by a single owner to whom he gave himself heart and soul. Circumstances beyond either of their control have brought Blake to Hedgseville Hounds, but it is important to know that behind his comical self-interest is a heart capable of absolute fidelity. He may carry himself as if he is happy-go-lucky, but he is also by nature an extremely loyal and devoted fellow seeking an equally loyal and devoted human.

Blake loves to watch through the window, noting with pleasure all the comings and goings in the world around him. Once outside, he trots about studying all the things he had witnessed through the window with fascination.

He has a wonderful self-possession, and is calm and appropriate indoors, and vigorous and exuberant outside.

Very well-trained, Blake is accomplished in many commands, including "sit", "lay down", "shake" (which he performs variously as a lefty and a righty), "speak", "come", "bed", "where's your bone?" (his best command), and "car ride!", (also a favorite.) One still holds hope for Blake mastering the command "stay", but we reasonably have given up on "Don't chase the cats".

Blake is also fastidious in his personal habits. He is beautifully house-trained, and he confines his chewing to his personal toys and bones. He settles down on a leash after a few minutes, but his initial response to being outside involves a joyful bounding impulse.

His eye contact is direct and open, and although his expression right now is tinged with a sense that he feels bereft, there is still a trusting, confident and expectant nature underneath. He is a communicative fellow, and will twist his head playfully, and then yawn excessively as a pre-cursor to play, which is always followed up by a sprawling, frog-legged, and exceedingly happy and contented repose.

Blake is friendly and open to other dogs, but his primary allegiance is to people. He was raised as an only dog with a high level of bonded and close kinship. For the adopter who seeks a funny terrier with a big heart, Blake's your man.