Meet Spikey
Aurora Animal Care and Control lists Spikey as a male "Lhasa Apso / Poodle (Miniature)" in Aurora, Illinois. Aurora Animal Care and Control lists his age as 12 years and his size as medium.
Aurora Animal Care and Control hasn’t shared a detailed description of Spikey yet. Please reach out to them directly to learn more about Spikey. General information about the Lhasa Apso and Poodle breeds is below.
Summary of the details Aurora Animal Care and Control listed.
About Spikey’s reported breeds
Lhasa Apso
Listed as Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso is an ancient Tibetan breed that was valued as a companion and watchdog. Its temperament is often described as confident, smart and comical, though many are aloof toward strangers. The long, dense coat needs regular brushing to prevent mats. The AKC gives a general life expectancy of 12-15 years.
Poodle
Listed as Poodle (Miniature)
The Poodle personality is often described as smart, social and affectionate. AKC rates shedding at 1 of 5 and grooming frequency at 4 of 5 for the Toy, Miniature and Standard varieties. AKC gives a general life expectancy of 10-18 years for each variety.
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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