Meet Brooklyn – a 3 year old, 15 lb. Miniature Schnauzer with a heart of gold and loving energy!
Quick Facts:
Name: Brooklyn
Breed: Miniature Schnauzer
Age: 3 years old
Weight: 15 lbs.
House-Trained: Yes
Crate-Trained: Yes
Good with Dogs: Yes, she’s an easy going playmate
Good with Cats: Yes
Good with Kids: Yes, tested and did well with kids aged 10+
Energy Level: Medium
Fence Required: No
Dog's Location: Fremont, NC
About Brooklyn’s Breed:
Our best guess is that Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn:
Brooklyn is a very happy, loving girl whose favorite place in the whole world is right next to her person. She loves every single person she meets and is always ready to make a new friend. Brooklyn is the ultimate cuddly buddy and loves to sleep in bed at night with her humans. She has been good with the kids over the age of 10 that she’s met, so a home with older children would be a great fit!
Brooklyn is just as friendly with other dogs, and she’s even great with cats! She actually loves to play with them, so if you have a playful feline friend at home, Brooklyn would be thrilled to join the family. With a medium energy level, she’s the perfect balance of happy walking buddy and cuddly couch companion. She’s great on a leash and loves exploring her neighborhood on daily walks, then settling in for snuggles once she’s back home.
Brooklyn is potty-trained and crate trained and can be left to free roam in her foster home when her humans are gone because she has impeccable house manners!
If you’re looking for an easygoing, all-around great girl, Brooklyn hopes you’ll submit an application to meet her!
Brooklyn’s Beautiful Highlights:
• 3-year-old, 15 lb Miniature Schnauzer.
• Very happy, loving girl with an easygoing, all-around great temperament.
• Loves to be right next to her person all the time.
• Loves every person she meets and is always ready to make a new friend.
• Good with the kids over the age of 10 that she’s met, so a home with older children is a great fit.
• Friendly with other dogs and would make a great playmate
• Great with cats and loves to play with them, so a playful feline friend would be a welcome addition.
• Medium energy, she’s the perfect balance of happy walking buddy and cuddly couch companion.
• Great on a leash and loves going for walks around her neighborhood.
• Her ideal home is one with a loving family who wants an easygoing companion, ideally with older children and possibly a playful cat.
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!
