Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Poppet-Maltese Terrier/Shih Tzu Mix puppy's Story
Meet Poppet!
This sweet, high-energy pup has been showing off her incredible personality, and she is ready to find a forever home to share all her love, energy, and face kisses with!
Quick Facts
DOB April 12, 2026 -Poppet is a Maltese/Shih Tzu mix female puppy who was surrendered when her family was not able to provide her with the time and care she deserves.
Energy Level: Medium–High (loves zoomies and backyard playtime!).Sweet, loving, playful, and affectionate! Loves cuddling on the bed, army crawling for kisses, and staying close to her humans.
House Training: Work in progress-Mostly house trained (learning quickly, with minimal accidents).
Crate Training: Crate trained! Sleeps quietly through the night next to her humans.
Leash & Travel: Great in her car carrier/crate! Working on leash pulling and outdoor excitement. Poppet did not benefit from training in her original home and is still learning many new things.
Food Motivation: High! Quickly learned to sit nicely before mealtime.
Handling: Unbothered by touch anywhere—happy to have her paws, ears, and tail handled.
Loves all dogs and people that she has met. If you have another dog in your home, be mindful that puppies do not respect boundaries, and your own dog's comfort and acceptance of a high energy puppy is a priority.
CATS-unknown. Poppet would very likely chase and try to engage with any cat in the home.
Highlights & Strengths
Mastered the Stairs: Important to note that due to her young age/small breed size, preventing her from jumping off furniture or going down stairs is very hard on her immature joints and should be avoided until her growth plates have fully developed.
Affectionate Cuddler: Loves to be touching you while napping. She can get too mouthy during play as with any puppy learning, but redirects well to acceptable alternatives to hands. Loves to snuggle for naps after playing or running zoomies.
Noise Tolerance: Adapted very quickly to household noises.
Working On (Typical Puppy Stuff!)
Leash Skills & Barking: Working on walking without pulling and reducing alert barking at night or when guests arrive. Poppet is a terrier breed and has discovered her voice. While training is crucial, adoptive families should research terrier breeds to understand natural breed tendencies.
Alone Time: Learning that her humans always return when left alone in her crate.
Basic Commands: Responding well to action-based cues like "touch", come and sitting for food; continuing consistent training will help her thrive!
Ideal Home
Poppet requires a home with a family who has someone home often, and who is prepared for committing to her training needs, mental stimulation and appropriate exercise for her age/size.
Children must be over 8yrs of age and have previous experience/understanding of appropriate handling of dogs, especially tiny puppies who are very fragile and fast.
Interested in welcoming this sweet, zoomie-loving girl into your family?
Please read below for more information.
At Hobo Haven Rescue, we are committed to finding the ideal fit for our dogs and families. That means loving, prepared, and dedicated adopters who truly understand the time, care, and commitment it takes to raise a young puppy into a happy, well-adjusted adult dog.
Daytime Availability is Essential
Puppies need regular bathroom breaks, supervision, and social interaction throughout the day.
We will only consider homes where:
An adult is home during the day or only works outside of the home for 3-4 hours per day max.
Even if you work from home, pups need 100% of your attention when out of the crate. A plan for supervision and crate use is absolutely required
NOTES:
Inground pools MUST be fully/securely fenced
Older dog savvy children due to his size and energy
Doggy doors are not acceptable
Mandatory training registration with an approved positive method training school will be required to set everyone up for success.
Crate training is a must. It offers a safe and comforting space for your puppy and helps build a healthy routine. Exercise pens are also great tools to support success!
Lifelong Commitment
These pups have been lovingly raised in foster care. We're looking for homes that are ready not just for the puppy stage, but for the lifelong journey ahead.
NOTE: *Based on their life expectancy of 15-20 yrs, puppies are not a suitable match for older seniors (60+). Our goal for every dog is to be able to live a full active life in their forever home without ever having to be rehomed or having their needs neglected.
Our priority is long-term stability and well-being for each dog in one forever home.
Interested in applying?
Poppet is adorable — but it takes much more than just love to raise a puppy right.
Every puppy is unique — we ask that families read their profile thoroughly to ensure a great match, both for the dog and for your family.
An adoption application must be completed and approved, followed by quality of care screening through your vet clinic, & home inspection, prior to meeting available dogs.
All dogs are placed in loving foster homes during their time with us, we do not have a shelter to visit.
We do not allow applicants to visit until pre-approved for adoptions.
Our dogs are in private foster family homes, not in a shelter.
Hobo Haven is located in St Jacobs Ontario.
For approved families, we require in person meetings in St Jacobs ON
If you are not willing to drive to this location to meet our dogs after you are approved, please do not apply.
We do not meet elsewhere nor deliver dogs. Adoptions within Ontario only
We require all serious applicants to watched "Petfooled" which is a free documentary at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XC1rUWWnxI , or on Amazon prime
Our motto is "know better/do better" and we ask all adoptive families to be as committed to providing our dogs with quality nutrition as they are to providing love.
Adoption fee: $850 includes:
Spay, microchip, vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and all vet care, high quality food and supplies during their time with us to set our dogs up for a healthy future.
Apply to adopt Poppet https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application
