Breed
Bichon Frise X Yorkshire Terrier

Age
14 years 7 months old

Weight
7.6kg

Sex
female

Reason for arrival
Change of Circumstances

Can be left alone?
Building up to a few hours

Can live with dogs?
Possibly (please read 'other notes' section below)

Can live with cats?
Possibly (please read 'other notes' section below)

Can live with children?
Teenagers (please read 'Other Notes' section below

Garden required?
Yes

Toilet trained?
Yes (But had a few issues when first arrived)

Travels well?
Yes

Knows basic commands?
Yes

Friendly with strangers?
Yes

Can live in a flat?
Yes (please read 'Other Notes' section below)

Social with dogs on walks?
Yes

Needs to attend training classes?
Dependent on your level of experience

Daily exercise required?
Two 30 minute gentle off-lead walks

Medical conditions?
Yes (see notes)

Other Notes

Crystal is looking for a calm, quiet household with understanding owners who will be happy to manage her long term care needs. Crystal is suspected to have diabetes insipidus and is ongoing medication for this. Her new owners will need to continue to monitor her symptoms and take her for regular vet check ups. She also has reduced tear production (“dry eye”) in her left eye, which requires regular lubrication to keep the eye comfortable and prevent damage. We suspect vision to be limited in this eye. Additionally, she has a history of recurrent ear infections, which has caused chronic structural changes in the ears. These are not currently causing symptoms, and her ears are stable and under control. Due to her chronic ear infections and visual limitations, Crystal as a slight head tilt which remains stable and has not worsened. This does not affect her ability to navigate and she remains a bright and active little dog. She could live with sensible teenagers as long as they will give her space where needed. She could potentially live with a well matched, calm dog, subject to a successful meet at Mayhew. She could also, possibly, live with a dog confident cat. Crystal has been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated and is up to date with flea and worm treatment. She has also been health checked and behaviourally assessed. Lastly, every dog adopted from us will go home with 4 weeks free pet insurance.

Foster Carer Comments

It has been a joy fostering Crystal. She is friendly to everyone and has an amazing calming effect on other dogs. She loves being brushed and groomed. She always appears to welcome having her eye drops and seems to enjoy her ear drops and appreciates head and body rubs. While she has poor hearing and sight she is alert and interested in her environment and finds her way around the home. She is relaxed and unworried when left on her own. She enjoys her “licky mat” and hunting out treats in toys. She is well house trained with only two small weeing accidents shortly after joining us. She enjoys her walks, quietly saying hello and showing interest towards everyone and every dog she meets, so the walks can be slow but always interesting and social. A lovable and gently affectionate dog.