Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
***PLEASE NOTE: Due to Covid-19, our shop is currently closed until further notice...therefore no one is on premises to answer phone calls. Please fill out an application if interested in one of our rescue dogs at https://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/. If you have any questions, you can email us directly at farfelsrescue@gmail.com. Thanks!
Harper could be that dream come true pup for active retirees who love spending their time with a cottony-soft and very engaging companion. She would be overjoyed with the time and attention that retired families often put into their dogs. We feel that Harper would also do well with a younger family with gentle older kids who love/respect dogs (no tail pulling or awkward handing please) and enjoy the fun and companionship that a sweet pup brings to a family.
Harper is a cuter than cute purebred Dachshund. At just 2 years old and a very portable 16 lbs, Harper has all the personality traits that endear a family to a wonderful, fun and very loving companion dog.
Harper is the perfect size to enjoy outdoor fun and indoor cuddling... long walks or hikes, window shopping and enjoying games in the yard or park would speak to this fun-loving pup. She's also very easy to take along for adventures and fun everywhere a verysweet and well-socialized smaller dog is welcome.
Harper has the perfect amount of energy for her age..she's active and playful and then at day's end, she's the first to snuggle down next to her favorite people for hugs and sleep. Harper loves fun and is entertaining in her silly antics, young energy and the huge love (once comfortable in her surroundings) she wants to show to all who are kind to her.
While Harper may initially be a bit uncertain, she's a very happy and engaging pup who loves life. If she's given just a minute (a loving belly rub and yummy treats are helpful) she is happy to come closer for a welcome hug. Before you know it, Harper is gently loving you up to let you know the strength of her feelings. The New Mexico rescuers recognized all of the wonderful qualities of this very sweet dog. They knew that Colorado was a perfect place for Harper. They were positive that there was a loving and respectful home near the Rocky Mountains that would adore this beautiful dog and want to make her a permanent member of their family.
Being just a young pup, Harper loves physical exercise as well as mental stimulation. Farfel's Rescue would like to see Harper in a home where she'll get this consistent stimulation and tons of loving hugs. A positive reinforcement/force free group training class promotes great behavior, bonding and confidence for a young dog whose self-esteem will fly high while she masters her skills. Farfel's feels very strongly that Harper attend group obedience classes in order to master her skills and become a well-behaved and very pleasant companion out in the world. It is for these reasons that we're unwilling to adopt Harper to a family that doesn't choose to give her this training opportunity with one of our approved trainers. Farfel's is happy to provide a list of our approved positive reinforcement/force-free trainers in your area.
Once Harper is given the gift of great nutrition (a daily salmon oil supplement is perfect for longevity and coat care) her coat will become the cottony-soft hair that speaks of good health. Harper will require an adopter who is willing to make a lifelong commitment to excellent nutrition (5 star food and a daily salmon oil supplement is perfect combination for a cottony-soft coat and general longevity) and periodic sudsy baths/brushing...her hair will will then return to the stunning and shining coat that is natural to her breed.
Harper will do well with a family who's invested in spending time with their pup. She's so pleasant and portable that she can be a part of any adventure....it can be backyard play, a visit with friends, a car ride or just an afternoon spending time together plopped down on the couch - all of this would speak to Harper's joy at being with her people. Farfel's isn't open to a forever home for Harper where everyone spends their days working full-time outside of the home....we'd like her to get more time and attention than is possible with that lifestyle. A family that is retired, works part-time or can bring Harper to a dog-friendly workplace would be an excellent situation for her.
Harper will be up to date on her vetting/vaccinations but most likely won't be spayed when she arrives in Colorado. Farfel's is happy to cover all costs for Harper's spay/microchip at one of our rescue vets to be in line with our commitment to adopting out only healthy and fixed dogs.
Harper is arriving on transport in late March to early April (we'll update once date is confirmed). If interested in this beautiful and very cuddly and loving best friend, please fill out an application completely at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/ and submit.
** PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting Harper, please be sure to fill out our Farfel's Rescue adoption application found at the link above or at farfels.com. Adoption site applications such as Petfinder, Rescueme and Adoptapet don't provide enough information and therefore aren't useful. Our Farfel's application is the only initial tool that we have to determine a great match for this very deserving pup. We're sorry, but in most cases, we're unable to get back to those that don't submit our Farfel's adoption application. Thanks very much for choosing rescue.
