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My basic info
Breed
Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
13 years 10 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
6 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
19-179
My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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19-079 Shiloh - Bio Update, May 28, 2019
This little princess is Shiloh who lives in Beach Park, IL with her foster mommy, daddy, three
fur sisters and a fur brother. She is an adorable little 9-year-old, spayed female yorkiepoo who is
doing well with her food aggression issues, however she is being fed separately from her fur
sisters and fur brother as she wants to run around and check out each bowl because someone
might have something better than she has in her bowl. If something falls to the floor, she is the
first one there and it is considered hers. She has been in fights with her fur sisters over foster
mommy accidentally dropping something on the floor and they all go for it. If something falls
to the floor, a stern “NO” will often stop her and allow me to pick it up, otherwise if I simply
reach down to pick it up, she will bite. Due to this habit that we are trying to break, I feel that
she should not be in a home with any small children who do not understand her aggression that
anything that hits the floor is hers. This is a work in progress but we have made strides and she
will listen. She is very smart and learns quickly. I feel we’ve earned her trust and we always
praise good behavior.
Shiloh is very comfortable in our house with her surroundings, loves to be outdoors and wants to
be with her people. We have a fenced yard so she is free to run about without a leash although
we have to keep a constant watchful eye on all the fur babies due to coyotes and predatory birds
in the area. Because she loves to be outdoors, she really needs a fenced yard with supervision
and no means of escape as the saying goes, give her an inch and she will take a mile.
If she is displeased, Shiloh will let you know by barking and it is the same if she wants your
attention. She has quite a loud little bark so I don’t know if apartment or condo living would be
a good idea as neighbors could complain. Shiloh does not bark excessively but she does let you
know if she is displeased, wants something or is demanding attention.
She was formerly only potty pad trained but she will do her business outdoors now as well as use
the potty pad indoors.
Shiloh has “floating ribs” that you can feel when you pick her up but this does not seem to cause
her any discomfort or pain. The vet said she should be able to live a normal life. Shiloh had hip
surgery when she was a baby and she does have some luxating patella issues in her little back
legs. I am giving her glucosamine daily which seems to help. She hesitates a second or two at
the bottom of the stairs before going up but then she runs right up without any problem. She
goes up the stairs to our bed at night and sprawls out wherever she feels the best spot is on the
bed.
Shiloh had a dental and is currently up to date on her vaccinations. For reasons listed above I
feel that she should live in a home with adults only, no other pets, and preferably not in a condo
or apartment as she loves her own yard and a doggie park might not be the best option. I also
think she would do best in a home where someone is home with her all or most of the day. She
loves walks but still pulls on the leash and wants to lead. Shiloh is a great little girl, stubborn,
spoiled, and pampered, but oh so loveable and waiting for her perfect furever home. Please
contact her foster mommy at yorkiefostermom04@gmail.com for more information if you think
you might have room in your heart for this little doll and be able to provide a loving and caring
environment.
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