Meet Winston – a 3 year old, 12 lb. Miniature Schnauzer who may be a little shy initially, but blossoms into a lovebug!
Quick Facts:
Name: Winston
Breed: Miniature Schnauzer
Age: 3 years old
Weight: 12 lbs.
House-Trained: Yes
Crate-Trained: Yes
Good with Dogs: Yes, he’s an easy going playmate
Good with Cats: Yes
Good with Kids: Not tested, but likely fine with older, calm children
Energy Level: Medium
Fence Required: No
Dog's Location: Fremont, NC
About Winston’s Breed:
Our best guess is that Winston is a Miniature Schnauzer breed. Miniature Schnauzers are sturdy, spirited little dogs originally bred in Germany as farm ratters and companions. They’re smart, alert, and people-oriented, with a distinctive bearded face and a wiry, low-shedding coat that needs regular brushing and professional grooming every 6 to 8 weeks. Most weigh between 11 and 20 lbs and are known for their friendly, outgoing, and sometimes comical personalities. They can also be vocal, as they take their watchdog duties seriously, so early training helps keep barking in check.
The ideal home for a Mini Schnauzer is one that offers plenty of companionship and moderate daily activity. They do well in apartments or houses as long as they get daily walks and playtime, and they’re happiest when they’re included in family life rather than left alone for long periods. They’re generally good with other pets and respond best to consistent, positive training, though their ratter heritage means small critters like hamsters or birds may not be a good match. A family that enjoys walks, cuddles, and having a loyal shadow by their side will find a Mini Schnauzer to be a cheerful and devoted companion.
What to Love about Winston:
Winston is an absolute sweetheart with a happy smile and an easygoing heart. He can be a little shy when meeting new people and may be slow to warm up, but with a little patience, he ends up loving everyone he meets! He hasn’t met any kids yet, but he would likely do well with older, dog-savvy children who know to give him time to come to them.
Winston is great with other dogs and loves being in their company, and he’s also great with the cats who live in his foster home. He can be playful, but he’s just as happy to relax on the couch and snuggle with his humans. With a perfect medium energy level, he’s a wonderful balance of fun and cuddly.
Winston has excellent house manners. He’s potty trained and crate trained, and he can be left in his crate when you’re away or even trusted to free roam the house. He’s currently working on his leash training and is doing well.
If you’re a person or family ready to give Winston as much love as he plans to give back, he can’t wait to meet you!
Winston’s Wonderful Highlights:
• 3-year-old, 12 lb Miniature Schnauzer.
• An absolute sweetheart with an easygoing nature and a happy smile.
• May be shy and slow to warm up, but with a little patience he loves everyone he meets.
• Hasn’t met any kids yet, but would likely do well with older, dog-savvy children who give him time to come to them.
• Great with other dogs and loves being in their company.
• Great with the cats that live in his foster home.
• Perfect medium energy level, playful at times and just as happy snuggling on the couch with his humans.
• Potty trained and crate trained, with excellent manners that allow him to be left in a crate or free roam when you’re away.
• Working on his leash skills and doing well.
• His ideal home is with a patient person or family ready to give Winston as much love as he plans to give back.
Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!
