If you're searching for a devoted little companion who will happily follow you from room to room and curl up in your lap whenever given the chance, Samantha may be your perfect match. This adorable Shih Tzu/Poodle mix is the ultimate cuddle bug who simply wants to be close to her people. Affectionate, gentle, and incredibly loving, Samantha is happiest when she's spending quality time with her favorite humans.

One of Samantha's best qualities is her calm, quiet nature. She rarely barks, making her an excellent choice for apartment or condo living. She's also wonderfully behaved in public and often receives compliments on how quiet and well-mannered she is.

Samantha has an excellent crate routine and is house trained when kept on a consistent schedule. She may let out a few little whines for the first couple of minutes after being crated when you leave, but she settles quickly and relaxes. At night, she sleeps soundly in her crate without a peep until morning.

She enjoys leisurely walks, car rides, and relaxing on the couch with her family. Samantha walks nicely on leash without pulling and is still perfecting the art of walking in a straight line instead of stopping to investigate all the wonderful smells along the way. She also has lovely leash manners and doesn't react to people or other dogs while out for walks. Because she's comfortable walking on leash, a fenced yard is not required.

Samantha has met children and babies and has done well, but she prefers to approach new people on her own terms. Because she can be a little timid at first, she would be happiest with older, respectful children who understand how to let her warm up at her own pace.

Samantha currently lives with other dogs and generally does well with them. However, she prefers to keep her food, toys, and other prized possessions to herself and may growl or snap if another dog approaches something she considers valuable. For this reason, her forever family should be prepared to manage these situations appropriately, such as feeding dogs separately and giving her space to enjoy her favorite toys. With thoughtful management, she coexists well with other dogs.

Samantha is a sweet, loyal, and affectionate little girl who is simply looking for someone to love. If you're hoping for a quiet companion, an expert lap warmer, and a faithful shadow who will happily join you for walks, car rides, and cozy evenings on the couch, Samantha is ready to become your very best friend.



Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter's expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.

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