Orchid D6009
Orchid and her mom and siblings were left at a distant shelter (4 hour drive for transporter). Homeless guardian reclaimed mom (shelter spayed her) but left the puppies. Mom is a med size Shep/Husky mix (blk/tan, 1 blue eye). Dad was a chi x. We rescued in 6 puppies. All are social friendly, cuddly and adorable.
Update from her foster home: Orchid is the sweet, cuddly one. Her soulful brown eyes will melt your heart and force you to forgive her puppy mischief. She is just as likely to be found cuddling in a lap as playing with her siblings or other dogs.
The pups have the intelligence of a German Shepherd, the spirit of a Husky, and the portable size of a Chihuahua.
Orchid: The Soulful Sweetheart. Orchid is the "velcro puppy" of the group. With her soulful brown eyes, she has a way of looking right into your heart. While she enjoys a good romp with other dogs, her true happy place is tucked safely into a warm lap.
Personality: Sweet, affectionate, and gentle.
Special Talent: Melting away any frustration over puppy mischief with just one look.
Ideal Match: Someone looking for a devoted companion who prioritizes snuggle time and wants a loyal shadow to follow them at home and through life.
**Note: Adoption in SF Bay Area Only**
๐ถ Puppy Training, Socialization and Housetraining:
- 8-10 weeks: 1 hour or less. Puppies this young simply canโt hold their urine for more than 1 hour.
- 12 weeks: Bladder capacity is increasing to hold up to 90 minutes.
- 18 weeks: Develop bladder muscles to hold up to 2 hours.
- Preventing Adolescent Problems (by 5 months): Walk daily and socialize to ensure that your pup grows up to be well-rounded and well-schooled puppy remains a mannerly, well-socialized, and friendly dog throughout adulthood.
๐ Great Books and Articles to Read
If you are thinking of adopting a puppy, please read the following articles!
- CH 1: Before You Get Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar
- CH2: Raising A Puppy
- Errorless Housetraining
- 10 Tips For Current and Future Puppy Owners That Want to Train the Perfect Dog
- Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog (Book)
Puppy Adoption Requirements
Mandatory Puppy Socials and Training Classes
Why we don't adopt pups to families with young kids under 8 yrs old?
For safety and training reasons for both young kids and the puppy... continue reading
Details of Orchid D6009
- Name: Orchid D6009
- Type: Dog
- Gender: Female
- Breed: Shepherd / Chihuahua
- Age: 3 months 1 week
- Color: Cream
- Size: 9 lbs.
- House trained: Unknown
- Shots Current: Yes
- Spayed/Neutered: Pending
- Special Needs: No
- Good with Dogs: Yes
- Good with Cats: Unknown
- Host: Furry Friends Rescue
- Organization: Furry Friends Rescue
- Date Added: 4/3/26
IMPORTANT: Please Read Before You Apply
- For safety and training reasons for both young kids and the puppy (who will grow to full size by 8 months) or dog, we do not adopt puppy or dogs to homes with children under 8 years old...Read more
- See our How to Adopt page for more information on how the Furry Friends Rescue Adoption process works, including important updates due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Furry Friends Rescue adopts animals that will be indoor family members only.
- Furry Friends Rescue will only adopt to homes in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you're from out of the area/out of state, please check Petfinder.org, AdoptAPet.com and PetHarbor.comfor animals in need of homes in your local area.
