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Gamine Shih Tzu Scarborough, ON
- Adult
- Female
- Small
- Gray / Blue / Silver, Brown / Chocolate
About
- Characteristics
- Independent, Quiet, Dignified
- Coat length
- Medium
- House-trained
- Yes
- Health
- Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
- Good in a home with
- Other dogs.
- Adoption fee
- $875.00
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Meet Gamine
SEX: female
WEIGHT: 4.2 kg / 9 pounds
DOB : 2015-07-05
Gamine, along with 10 other small dogs, joined Mattie's Place from a backyard breeder that authorities were working with to remove 100's of dogs from the premise.
Despite a difficult life, these dogs are all the very sweetest little beans you could ever meet. They are learning how to co-exist as companion dogs and are shy and reserved and still working through housetraining, but gosh, they are full of love and we are still watching them blossom each day as they learn to "dog".
Though every dog will bite, there is zero aggression or any signs of anything mean with any of these dogs. They are tolerant of their new lifestyles in foster homes though remain independent.
They can be the only dog or join a resident dog, though because they are all so small no dogs over 20 pounds in the home.
The energy of small children would likely not bring them joy so 12+ kids only. Can they be around visiting children, certainly.
Access to a backyard would be best as they are still not great on leash and prefer to potato over walking mostly and for continued housetraining access to a quick outside would work in their favour.
They have all had their vetting brought up to date including spay/neuters and dental cleanings with extractions of teeth as needed. Each of these dogs will likely require more teeth to be removed in the next 2-3 years as their dental health start was not a great one, so keep that in mind for your adoption budgeting.
They will all require regular grooming, so keep that in mind also for your budget when considering adoption. With that said, though they are dogs that need to be groomed, I do not claim, endorse, suggest or hint at, that any of our dogs are hypoallergenic, low shed or no-shed. If you need a non-shedding dog or have dog allergies, please do not apply for them on that merit as I can't risk any of them being returned because they don't meet that ultimate expectation.
If you have a home full of patience, kindness and compassion this little bundle of love might be a great fit for you
Not cat tested, though I can't imagine them having any cat issues.
FROM THE FOSTER:
Gamine is the sweetest girl in the whole world!
As expected she was shy at first and kept to herself, but within a short period of time she became the most loving dog. She has no interest in treats or toys, but she LOVES to be pet. Constantly wagging her tail and coming closer to your hand for more scratches, she is obsessed, and we’re obsessed with her.
It took her awhile to get used to going on walks, but now she is perfectly potty trained, and hardly wants to come back inside. She doesn’t use the pee pads, we just take her on 2-3 walks a day given we live in a condo and we’ve had very few accidents inside. She is not great with the leash but is a good walker once she gets her stride. I think she’d like a backyard to wander in.
She is sometimes curious of other dogs. She was quite irritated by my mothers 1 year old shih tzu who wanted to play. She also gets a bit nervous with new people, but is easily persuaded by scratches.
She is independent and is good to be left alone for 6-8 hours a day. We both work all day, sometimes work from home but not always, but she is not disruptive and mainly just naps.
She eats once a day usually, it may sit in the bowl for awhile but she will get to it later at night or early in the morning.
She absolutely loves her fuzzy bed and blanket. She is calm, cool, and so so sweet. She is a mama and although she hasn’t had the easiest life, she is nothing but easy herself.
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To note: the above description is relevant to this dog in his current &/or previous setting. Home changes & adopter personalities can bring out different behaviours not previously seen.
We also do not claim, endorse, suggest or hint at, that any of our dogs are hypoallergenic, low shed or no-shed.
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Adoption fee includes: spay/neuter, deworming, flea/tick prevention, vaccinations, food, nose to tail health exam, toys, leash|collar, go home preventative based on season.
WEIGHT: 4.2 kg / 9 pounds
DOB : 2015-07-05
Gamine, along with 10 other small dogs, joined Mattie's Place from a backyard breeder that authorities were working with to remove 100's of dogs from the premise.
Despite a difficult life, these dogs are all the very sweetest little beans you could ever meet. They are learning how to co-exist as companion dogs and are shy and reserved and still working through housetraining, but gosh, they are full of love and we are still watching them blossom each day as they learn to "dog".
Though every dog will bite, there is zero aggression or any signs of anything mean with any of these dogs. They are tolerant of their new lifestyles in foster homes though remain independent.
They can be the only dog or join a resident dog, though because they are all so small no dogs over 20 pounds in the home.
The energy of small children would likely not bring them joy so 12+ kids only. Can they be around visiting children, certainly.
Access to a backyard would be best as they are still not great on leash and prefer to potato over walking mostly and for continued housetraining access to a quick outside would work in their favour.
They have all had their vetting brought up to date including spay/neuters and dental cleanings with extractions of teeth as needed. Each of these dogs will likely require more teeth to be removed in the next 2-3 years as their dental health start was not a great one, so keep that in mind for your adoption budgeting.
They will all require regular grooming, so keep that in mind also for your budget when considering adoption. With that said, though they are dogs that need to be groomed, I do not claim, endorse, suggest or hint at, that any of our dogs are hypoallergenic, low shed or no-shed. If you need a non-shedding dog or have dog allergies, please do not apply for them on that merit as I can't risk any of them being returned because they don't meet that ultimate expectation.
If you have a home full of patience, kindness and compassion this little bundle of love might be a great fit for you
Not cat tested, though I can't imagine them having any cat issues.
FROM THE FOSTER:
Gamine is the sweetest girl in the whole world!
As expected she was shy at first and kept to herself, but within a short period of time she became the most loving dog. She has no interest in treats or toys, but she LOVES to be pet. Constantly wagging her tail and coming closer to your hand for more scratches, she is obsessed, and we’re obsessed with her.
It took her awhile to get used to going on walks, but now she is perfectly potty trained, and hardly wants to come back inside. She doesn’t use the pee pads, we just take her on 2-3 walks a day given we live in a condo and we’ve had very few accidents inside. She is not great with the leash but is a good walker once she gets her stride. I think she’d like a backyard to wander in.
She is sometimes curious of other dogs. She was quite irritated by my mothers 1 year old shih tzu who wanted to play. She also gets a bit nervous with new people, but is easily persuaded by scratches.
She is independent and is good to be left alone for 6-8 hours a day. We both work all day, sometimes work from home but not always, but she is not disruptive and mainly just naps.
She eats once a day usually, it may sit in the bowl for awhile but she will get to it later at night or early in the morning.
She absolutely loves her fuzzy bed and blanket. She is calm, cool, and so so sweet. She is a mama and although she hasn’t had the easiest life, she is nothing but easy herself.
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To note: the above description is relevant to this dog in his current &/or previous setting. Home changes & adopter personalities can bring out different behaviours not previously seen.
We also do not claim, endorse, suggest or hint at, that any of our dogs are hypoallergenic, low shed or no-shed.
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Adoption fee includes: spay/neuter, deworming, flea/tick prevention, vaccinations, food, nose to tail health exam, toys, leash|collar, go home preventative based on season.
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Gamine
- Shih Tzu
- Adult
- Female