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My basic info
Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
6 years 8 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Sweet Lucie adventurous, loving, perky temperament, is always on the look for things to get into. Lucie is 5 years old, came into rescue from a backyard breeder. Lucy is not a big chewers, but does enjoy digging and can indulge in nuisance barking. Typical for having a big desire to be with people, whether that is sitting on your lap or taking a hike through the park.
Most Shih Tzu are very easy to keep and quickly become obese if given too many treats, Lucie is no exception. They do not need or want a mile hike every day, but they do enjoy walks and should be kept fit. Shih tzu do compete in obedience and agility with some success. Beware of exercising a shih tzu in hot, humid weather with the short muzzle, the breed is prone to heat stroke.
Hair is a four-letter word when it comes to the shih tzu. Most pet owners resort to a short year-round body clip, which looks quite nice and is very easy to care for. If you wish to keep the long flowing coat, you must be prepared for some serious grooming time. Lucie could require weekly baths with oiling of the coat to help keep matting down and daily grooming to keep any foreign objects from catching in the coat.
Lucie has never been around children, she has an amazing curious and loving personality and may do just fine with respectful children' she is good with other small dogs though she can be a loner. Lucie is curious about cats and loves to bark at them. She will sleep in a crate, however prefers to sleep with her person.
Lucie is spayed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped and looking for her forever home. Located in southern Idaho, transport is available to approved adopter within the northwest. Interested? Email journeyhomerescue@outlook.com ask for Lucie.
