Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Not good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Story
Tazz is a Shih Tzu / Bichon Frise mix commonly referred to as a “Teddy Bear”. And an irresistible Teddy Bear he is with melt your heart Bichon eyes, an adorable begging dance, and a sweet expressive face. Born 04/04/2016, Tazz is a young, 12 pound, spirited adolescent, with a beautiful non-shedding black and white coat. He arrived at the Safehouse on 01/07/2019. Tazz is an owner surrendered dog; we have his medical records and some background information. Tazz lived a very unstable sheltered life with improper elimination opportunities and continued reinforcement of inappropriate socialization behavior. Full disclosure: Tazz probably isn’t the dog you want to take home. While Tazz is adorable, he hates his crate and he doesn’t get along with children or other dogs (or cats). While Tazz has never actually attacked another dog (or person), he’s made it abundantly clear that he hasn’t ruled out the possibility. Tazz goes from zero to Cujo in .05 seconds when he sees another dog on leash or has been over simulated beyond his capacity to cope (heavy petting, frantic behavior, in his face attention, crowding). Despite his faults, Tazz isn’t unadoptable. This Teddy Bear is a sweet loving little dog that will follow you everywhere, desperate for love, eager for reassurance, cuddles and treats; quiet, loyal, healthy, loves to play with toys and truly wants to please. He is well behaved for professional grooming and his housetraining is coming along nicely (he is currently trained to weewee pads and a doggy door). Although Tazz may present some challenges, he’s the perfect fit for a patient dog lover with a child-free and dog-free home. Somewhere out there is someone whose life will be better with Tazz, someone that he will make laugh every day and someone whose lap he’ll warm. We’re going to find that person. Tazz will need gentle consistent obedience training. He will do best in a quiet stable adult home that will allow him the time and guidance he needs to develop confidence and recover from the trauma of previous neglect. There is so much love in this little dog, just waiting for a real chance at “happily ever after”. Tazz is neutered, microchipped, current on all vaccines, heartworm and flea/tick preventative, and he has had a complete physical and dental. His adoption fee is $350. (Updated 02/26/2020)
