Meet Gigi
SPCA of Northern Virginia lists Gigi as female "Boston Terrier / Miniature Pinscher" in Arlington, Virginia. The listing gives her gender as spayed female, and she is listed as a small dog. Her approximate date of birth (Approx. DOB) is listed as 8/9/2017, and her weight as about 20 pounds.
Gigi pulls on the leash in a way that can be quite sudden or hard. Because of this, she should only be walked by someone experienced who can manage a sudden strong jerk on the leash. The listing says she does well with older children, say 6 and older. The rescue is still evaluating her around cats, so how she does with them is not yet known.
Gigi has only occasionally made a play for food around the house, mostly when bored. She is very capable of thrusting so strongly with her tiny legs that she can make it up to a dining room table. The listing reports that this only happened 1-2 times.
She can also be an excellent guard dog, alert to noises outside and ready to bark back accordingly. As a result, she would probably do better in a neighborhood or community with some space for quiet. She will thrive with a person or family who can give her a bit of room to roam, regular long walks, and attention.
Gigi is a loving, affectionate, and often cuddly dog. She wants nothing more than to snuggle next to you all curled up in a ball and to be where you are at all times. She is so calm in her snuggly state that she has even sat in a ball up on someone’s desk. A recliner or couch or bed or floor are all equally fine to her.
When around other dogs or outside she is an active explorer and can be very enthusiastic about where she wants to go. With older children, she has allowed herself to be dressed up to play with them.
To ask about Gigi’s personality, health and adoption steps, contact SPCA of Northern Virginia.
Edited by Lily's Second Chance from the listing by SPCA of Northern Virginia. Please confirm details with SPCA of Northern Virginia.
Read SPCA of Northern Virginia’s original description
Gigi is a loving, affectionate, and often cuddly dog who wants nothing more than to snuggle next to you all curled up in a ball and to be where you are at all times. She will thrive with a person or family who can give her a bit of room to roam, regular long walks, and attention. Gigi is so calm in her snuggly state that she has even sat in a ball up on someone’s desk, and a recliner or couch or bed or floor are all equally fine to her. Gigi does well with older children, say 6 and older. She has allowed herself to be dressed up to play with them. When around other dogs or outside she is an active explorer and can be very enthusiastic about where she wants to go (note: this translates to pulling that can be quite sudden or hard, so she should only be walked be someone experienced who can manage a sudden strong jerk on the leash.) Gigi has only occasionally made a play for food around the house, mostly when bored, though be aware that she is very capable of thrusting so strongly with her tiny legs that she can make it up to a dining room table! This only happened 1-2 times but I have to share so no one loses their dinner unaware! She can also be an excellent guard dog as she is alert to noises outside and will bark back accordingly; as a result she would probably do better in a neighborhood or community with some space for quiet. We're still evaluating her around cats. Gender: Spayed Female Approx. DOB: 8/9/2017 Weight: about 20 pounds
About Gigi’s reported breeds
Boston Terrier
Listed as Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is a small American companion breed with a short, smooth coat. Bostons tend to be friendly, people-oriented dogs that are intelligent and often respond well to positive reinforcement. Their short muzzle can limit airflow and heat tolerance, so exercise needs to stay moderate and overheating avoided.
Miniature Pinscher
Listed as Miniature Pinscher
The Miniature Pinscher, often called the min pin, is a Toy Group breed that originated in Germany. Many are energetic, playful and fearless, and they tend to need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. Min pins have a tendency to be overweight, so diet and portion control matter. AKC gives a general life expectancy of 12-16 years for the breed.
A mixed-breed dog may show some or all of the personality traits associated with the breeds listed, in their own combination. The shelter's observations tell you more about this individual dog.
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