Breed: Maltese/Yorkie mix
DOB: 2007
Sex: Spayed female
Weight: 11 pounds
Foster home: Julie
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Little Dixie was timid and easily startled at first.  She was an unclaimed stray in a shelter and she was very scared during her time there. After being in a home for a few days, she slowly started to feel more at ease.  It didn’t take her too long to learn that when humans went towards a certain cupboard, doggie treats would shortly be doled out to good little fur kids.  This is apparent as she dances and gets very excited especially if someone talks to her and she is pretty sure she will be getting one of the “cookies.”

We are wondering if Dixie ever had much attention, as she doesn’t seem to understand someone trying to pick her up.  She does know about car rides and will run right out to the car and jump in but she acts like she hasn’t had anyone trying to pet her or hold her.  She seems to enjoy being carried and when you rub her back or scratch her behind the ears, she accepts it and seems to like it but she doesn’t crave attention or a lap like many small dogs.  That could change in time but it could also just be her personality.

Trying to estimate Dixie’s age is tough.  Her teeth are in very poor shape and she lost quite a few when she had a dental but she was not spayed prior to coming into rescue and her physical development appears that of a young dog.

Dixie seems to be housetrained but she rarely barks so rather than waiting for her to tell us, we just let her out on a regular basis.

Whatever her age, Dixie is a sweet and wonderful dog and would make someone a great companion!

If you have any questions, please email julemson@wmol.com.