Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Crackle is something of a firecracker. Roman Candle. She isn’t the “slow burn” nuance of a sparkler. Her vibe is more “Roman Candle.” Think: Bianca Jagger riding a horse into the middle of the Studio 54 dance floor vibes.
On day one in her foster home, she pranced in, introduced herself to every single person and dog in the house, and immediately decided that although she’s probably the smallest, she was gonna sit at the top of the food chain.
If you hadn’t figured it out already, she's got a sassy, confident, bigger-than-life personality that announces itself the second she walks into a room. She loves people, loves getting pets, and has qualms asking for attention from anyone willing to give it. The “stranger danger” concept is actually afraid of her. New settings can give her a brief pause, but she shakes it off fast and gets right back to business. (The business: running things)
She plays great with her brother, holds her own with the big dogs, and occasionally reminds her sister of the natural order of things. She's not mean about it..she's just the boss, okay? And as the boss, feels it's important that everyone stay in line.
Potty training is still a work in progress, which makes sense because she's still a baby. She's mostly on board with the pee pads, though accuracy is questionable, and she's not particularly… particular…about where she handles the rest of her business. She's getting there; she just has a lot of other important things going on right now.
Crackle would be an amazing fit for a home that appreciates a little personality with their puppy. She's food motivated, good with kids, other dogs, and car rides, and comes with a confidence level most of us spend years trying to achieve.
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A Quick but Important Note to All Adopters:
Please remember that none of our dogs arrive fully trained. Most come from tough or uncertain beginnings and may have never lived in a home or known basic routines. That means:
✧ They are not potty trained on arrival. Most dogs regress in potty training when moving to a new environment.
✧ They may lack basic manners (like leash walking or appropriate chewing).
✧ They’re learning, growing, and doing their best—but they will need patience, structure, and compassion to succeed.
The majority of these pups have lived in the confinement of a cage or kennel run for most - if not all - of their lives. Because of this, we strongly discourage the use of crates for anything other than vehicle transport. They deserve the chance to decompress and learn what true freedom and comfort feel like.
Our amazing foster homes work hard to start these dogs on the right path, but they are rescues, not finished products. These dogs need time, consistency, and a loving home willing to meet them where they are.
Also, breed designations are our best guesses based on appearance and behavior. We can't guarantee breed, size, adult weight, or coat type.
