Shortbread

Available

3-7 years|Dachshund|Female|Small|Portland, OR

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate☺️ Gentle🏠 Single Animal Home🚽 House Trained

Shortbread

Available

3-7 years|Dachshund|Female|Small|Portland, OR

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate☺️ Gentle🏠 Single Animal Home🚽 House Trained

Shortbread is a small, female Dachshund. She is an adult dog with a short coat and is house trained. Shortbread is spayed and has all vaccinations updated. Located in Portland, OR, she is ready to find a loving home where she can thrive.

About Shortbread

Meet Shortbread, a delightful 1.5-year-old Dachshund with a timid personality. She needs a patient adopter who understands shy dogs and can offer her the time she needs to build trust. In the shelter, Shortbread often feels nervous and overwhelmed, but she’s already made progress with a gentle, calm approach. Treats and toys capture her interest, and with patience, she's begun to enjoy gentle pets and will follow her handler when she feels secure. Shortbread prefers a peaceful, predictable environment. While she tolerates other dogs, she appreciates a bit of space. A quiet home with a securely fenced yard is ideal for her to explore safely. Doxies like Shortbread thrive best in single-family homes rather than apartments. This sweet girl is spayed, vaccinated, and house trained, and she's ready for a loving forever home. If you can offer Shortbread the love and patience she deserves, consider applying to adopt her. Every animal deserves a happy ending, and this one starts with you.

Adoption Fee

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Adoption fees can usually be paid via credit card, or other convenient methods. Please check with the shelter for specific payment methods.

Rescues & Shelters

Oregon Dachshund Rescue Inc.(503) 313-3220

Location Address: P O Box 820082 Portland, OR 97282 Get directions

Questions about Shortbread

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Dachshunds like Shortbread are best in quiet, predictable homes, ideally with a secure fenced yard for safe exploration.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Shortbread requires a securely fenced yard to run around and play safely, as Dachshunds do not generally do well in apartments.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Due to her timid nature, Shortbread may be better suited for a home without young children, where her space is respected.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Shortbread would flourish with an experienced owner who understands shy dogs and who can offer her the time she needs to grow comfortable.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Shortbread generally tolerates other dogs but prefers to keep her distance.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Shortbread's behavior around cats will be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the individual cat's temperament.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Shortbread would likely do better in a home without small animals, as many Dachshunds have strong prey drives.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Shortbread can be nervous and timid around strangers, requiring time and patience to trust them.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Dachshunds like Shortbread generally prefer companionship and may not do well left alone for extended periods.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Shortbread will benefit from gentle training approaches that encourage her trust and confidence.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Shortbread is categorized as a small dog.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Dachshunds typically live around 12-16 years, depending on care and health.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Dachshunds, including Shortbread, are considered low-shedding, especially with their short coats.