Chopstix, also known as Choppy is wonderful! Her coat is thinner than most Shibas probably because of the Beagle mix. Her foster mom, Jenn, has been giving her Salmon oil and vitamins and her coat has improved — much softer and shinier and she is now shedding. She probably doesn’t blow coat like shibas, but she definitely has a decent shed. No allergies noticed or other skins conditions.
She was at the vet and had bloodwork, microchip, etc and the vet says she’s extremely healthy.
Choppy is friendly, loves people, and lap dog. No real behavioral issues. She was not crate trained when she first arrived but she does sleep in her crate at night and she will whine if she’s not in the same room as Jenn. At night, Choppy sleeps in the crate in the bedroom and she’s perfect!
Choppy is in a home with several other dogs and will growl or show her teeth if she wants one of the other dogs to leave her alone but she’s never snapped or bitten. She may do the same to small children. It would be best if she wasn’t in a home with small children whose body language could confuse her.
Jenn told us:
I have seen no signs of food or toy aggression. She is wonderful with all adults – from teenagers to 90. She has been good with respectful younger kids (9+) She’s sleeps in crate at night, and does not need to be crated during the day. Choppy knows sit and down but generally needs a treat to do it. Goes into crate easily with a treat. Comes to her name. Tends to pull on leash but since she’s small it isn’t that bad. Stay is so-so. Its not that she can’t do it, she just wants to be with you. She will stay if you are going out the door and tell her to stay, but off leash and outside with you she won’t.
She’s a wonderful dog and probably could fit in with almost any home. Keep checking back for more on Chopstix!
