Booda is a grey, white and cream coloured purebred nine year old Shih Tzu who was surrendered by his owner because she had to move to Costa Rica for professional reasons and could not take him with her. Don't let his chronological age fool you. Although in dog years Booda is a senior, he acts ( and looks) like a much younger dog.
Booda is a healthy, darling little boy, used to living with two other dogs and his owner who worked from home, so he and his siblings were rarely left alone, and then for only short periods of time.
He is a very friendly and inquisitive little fellow who loves going for walks and car rides, romping in the yard with the other little doggies ( he does NOT like big dogs) and of course, chasing squirrels.
Booda is not used to having children around all the time, and is wary of very young children. He would not do well in a family with pre-schoolers, but is fine with dog-savvy children over ten years of age. However, he prefers his "teddy" and will spend hours with it. He would be happiest in a family where one of the adults is home all day. He likes to be held for short periods of time and nestle up beside his person, taking a quiet nap when play time is over.
Booda is neutered and weighs approx 15 pounds. Although Booda has a grade 3 heart murmur, which needs to be monitored, this does not present a problem, nor prevent him from any normal activities. He needs to be kept from being overheated on hot summer days, thus air-conditioning is important, and should always travel in an air-conditioned car.
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