Bell

Available

3-7 years|Border Terrier, Poodle|Female|Medium|Philadelphia, PA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🚽 House Trained🏠 Single Animal Home

Bell

Available

3-7 years|Border Terrier, Poodle|Female|Medium|Philadelphia, PA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🚽 House Trained🏠 Single Animal Home

Bell is a medium-sized, spayed female Border Terrier/Poodle mix in Philadelphia, PA. She is an adult, low-shedding, housebroken, and up to date on vaccinations. Bell prefers to be the only pet and would do best in a home without young children or cats, where she can be someone's loyal companion.

About Bell

Bell has been through a lot. She lost her family when they became unhoused, beat a tough shelter deadline, and even healed from pneumonia. Now, she's looking for a quiet, committed home where she can finally settle down for good. This loving terrier/doodle mix is around three years old and about 50 lbs, with a soft spot for curling up right next to her humans (even if she does think she’s lap-sized). Bell’s foster says her training is going great—she’s housebroken, crate trained, and listens well. She’s happiest as your loyal shadow, always ready to snuggle or hop in the car for a ride. Bell would thrive as the only pet in the household. She’s better in a home without young kids or cats, and really just wants your attention all to herself. A small, preferably fenced yard and a patient adopter ready to help her blossom would make her world complete. Bell may be shy at first, but once she trusts you, she gives her whole heart. She’s proven resilient and loving—now she just needs her last soft place to land. They are ready to love you; are you ready to apply?

Questions about Bell

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Bell’s Border Terrier and Poodle mix background makes her most comfortable in homes where she can be close to her people and have access to a yard. She values companionship and a calm, stable environment.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
A securely fenced small or medium yard is ideal for Bell’s breed mix. She enjoys having space to explore while staying close to her humans.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
While Bell herself prefers a home without young children, Border Terrier/Poodle mixes can be gentle, but they often do better in homes with older kids who understand how to respect boundaries.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Bell's combination of sensitivity and smarts makes her a good fit for adopters willing to invest time and patience. Experienced owners may find it easier to manage her preferences, but attentive, committed first-timers could also be a match.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Bell prefers to be the only dog at home, which is not uncommon for dogs of her mixed breed background. She’ll do best as your solo companion.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Bell is not a fan of cats, and this sometimes holds true for terrier mixes who can have a higher prey drive. It’s best she be the only animal.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Most terriers and doodle mixes have some prey drive, so Bell is best kept away from small animals in the home.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Bell can be shy when meeting new people, a trait seen in many dogs with her background. With time and patience, she warms up and forms deep bonds.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Bell thrives on companionship and prefers not to be left alone for long stretches. Like many loyal, people-oriented breeds, she does best with an adopter who is often home.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Bell is housebroken and crate trained, and she listens well. Terriers and doodle mixes are smart and do well with positive reinforcement and consistent routines.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Bell weighs about 50 lbs and falls into the medium-sized dog category for her breed mix.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
A Border Terrier/Poodle mix like Bell usually enjoys a lifespan of 12 to 16 years with good care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Bell is considered low-shedding, which is a trait that comes from her poodle heritage. Regular grooming keeps her coat healthy.