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CITY, STATE:  Lewisburg, TN

NAME:  Speck

AGE:  5 yrs.   

SEX:  Female

WEIGHT:  12.32 lbs.                             

COLOR:  Black and Tan Double Dapple

COAT:  Smooth

UP TO DATE:  Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Yes

ADOPTION FEE:  $300.00 + $19.95 (to register microchip in new owner’s name)

HOUSETRAINED:  Yes, but will have accidents

CRATE TRAINED:  Yes

LEASH TRAINED:  Yes

FENCED YARD NEEDED:  YES

SPECIAL NEEDS:  No

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  No, over 12 yrs of age only

HOME W/ OTHER DOGS:                       MALE:  Yes     FEMALE:  NO

HOME W/ CATS:  No

MICROCHIP #:  PetLink  981020007447388   

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:  17^th of each month

FOSTER HOME:  Diane,  aadrpresident@gmail.com

RESCUE #:  2018-01-11-18

BIO:  Speck was dumped in a very rural shelter in middle Tennessee after her owners got tired of her and the other resident dog not getting along.  They said she was jealous.  This is probably a result of Speck being an alpha female and the other dog also being a female.

We believe Speck will be fine with a male or as an only dog.  She also needs a family that is home a lot as she does have some separation anxiety. That means she can’t go to someone that lives in an apartment, townhouse or duplex.  If you did have to leave for the day, it’s best to put her in a crate with a chewy because if left out she’ll try to see what mischief she can get into.

She needs a fenced in yard because she loves to follow you around outside and explore the yard while you are outside.

Speck does not sleep in the big bed with her foster family but she would LOVE it if you allowed her to do so.  If you do not allow her to sleep with you, it will be necessary to gate her out of the bedroom which is what the foster family does.  She whines a little at night at first but then settles down to sleep after that.

Please don’t let these few things scare you off.  Speck is a wonderful pup and deserves a better home than what she had.  You see, her previous owners would slap her face and head.  This causes Speck to flinch if you are too quick with your hand movements around her face (poor baby).  She loves attention and loves to lay in your lap while you are watching TV or reading a book.  For long you are there…she’s right there with you.  Loving her person, she will follow you from room to room.

Because of her coloring and that she is a Double Dapple, she won’t be available very long.  Unlike many double dapples which may be deaf and/or blind, Speck can see and hear.   However, she has to go to the right kind of home.  If you do not meet the requirements listed here, please don’t apply.

AADR does not recommend dachshunds for families with children under 5, or families planning to have children during the dog's lifetime. Dachshunds are often not patient with little kids, and kids can accidentally hurt a dachshund's back or get bitten.

Please don't let the distance stand in your way of finding your newest best friend. We have volunteers that will help your "new friend" get up and down the East Coast and mid-west. We just can't get them from one coast to the other. For now, please look for dogs on your coast.