Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
Location: Greensboro NC
Age: 8-9ish years old (maybe younger due to his spryness)
BADASS BENTLEY
Now Bentley’s twelve pounds of dachshund pride,Eight years young with a mischievous side.A red smooth dapple, short and stout—But there’s a whole lotta dog packed inside that snout!
He was dumped at a rural shelter one day,Sore skin, thin fur, and teeth gone gray.His heart had a murmur; his luck looked grim—Then rescue showed up and believed in him.
That’s Bentley—bold, bossy Bentley,The biggest little dog around.He’ll steal your chair, demand your snacks,And rule his kingdom from three inches off the ground!
Raw food and goat kefir did their part;His coat’s coming back, and so is his spark.A dental restored that pearly-white grin,And now handsome Bentley is ready to win!
His foster sister Cruella is his partner in crime;They wrestle and romp nearly all of the time.Morning, noon, and well into night—Those two little sausages put up quite a fight!
Bentley enjoys walks—but please understand:The pace and direction are Bentley’s command.There are roses to smell and trails to inspect,With squirrels and chipmunks demanding respect.
He’s crate trained and mostly house trained too,Though the occasional mark isn’t unheard of from this dude.In his experienced foster home, it hasn’t been an issue—But honesty matters, so we’re sharing it with you.
That’s Bentley—brave, brassy Bentley,A love bug with a boss-dog soul.He gives sweet kisses and champion snuggles—But only when confident humans stay in control.
Now here’s the truth beneath all that charm:Bentley needs a special, dachshund-savvy home.He spots fearful dogs and uncertain folks,Then pushes their limits—and it isn’t a joke.
Bentley can bully dogs who are timid, scared, or unbalanced. He has also bitten people in previous homes when he sensed fear or uncertainty. He has shown human-food aggression elsewhere, although neither behavior has been an issue with his highly experienced foster family.
He needs calm, confident adults who understand dachshunds, recognize his signals, establish firm boundaries, and won’t be intimidated by the very large personality operating inside his very small body.
Cats? Bentley considers them foes to pursue,So a feline-free home is the only one he’ll do.And despite some successful encounters with kids,Food aggression means children aren’t worth the risk.
Bentley will not be placed with children under thirteen. Any older children must be respectful, dog-savvy, and able to follow household rules consistently.
That’s Bentley—badass Bentley,Equal parts sweetness, spice, and nerve.For the right dachshund-loving, confident home,He’ll give all the kisses and devotion you deserve.
Bentley isn’t a beginner dog, and he isn’t the right dog for every home. He is looking for a true dachshund enthusiast who understands both the wonderful and the wicked sides of this stubborn, hilarious, fiercely loyal breed.
If you appreciate a little dog with strong opinions, can provide confident leadership, have no cats or young children, and want a playful companion who becomes a total snugglebug with people he respects, Bentley may be your man.
Apply to adopt Badass Bentley—and prepare to be ruled by twelve unforgettable pounds of dachshund.
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