Meet Butterscotch — a 2 month old, 6 lb Blue Heeler/Hound mix who is the whole adorable package: playful puppy energy wrapped in the sweetest, cuddliest little body!
Quick Facts:
Name: Butterscotch
Breed: Blue Heeler/Hound Mix
Age: 2 months old
Weight: 6 lbs. currently (may be 25-35 lbs when fully grown)
House-Trained: Working on it!
Crate-Trained: Yes
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Not tested
Good with Kids: Yes
Energy Level: Medium (puppy energy)
Fence Required: No, but preferred
About Butterscotch’s Breed:
Our best guess is that Butterscotch is a Blue Heeler/Hound mixed breed (see the pictures of her parents). A Blue Heeler and Hound mix typically blends the intelligence, energy, and loyalty of the Blue Heeler with the curiosity, friendliness, and scent driven nature of Hound breeds. These mixes are often playful, people oriented, and eager to explore the world around them. They tend to be active, social dogs who enjoy both mental and physical stimulation — from sniffing adventures to learning new skills. Because Heelers are working dogs and Hounds are natural explorers, this mix often grows into a dog that’s energetic, smart, and happiest when engaged.
A Blue Heeler and Hound mix thrives in an active home that enjoys outdoor time, play, and daily adventures. They do best with a fenced yard where they can safely run, sniff, and explore as they grow. Consistent training, structure, and mental enrichment help them channel their intelligence and curiosity in positive ways. Most of all, they flourish with a family that includes them in everyday life and gives them plenty of affection, guidance, and engagement.
What to Love about Butterscotch:
Butterscotch loves romping around with her sister Caramel, chasing toys, and soaking up attention from the kids in her foster home! After a good play session, she’s more than happy to curl up in your arms or snuggle into a big stuffed animal for a nap.
Butterscotch is working hard on potty training and is doing wonderfully with crate training, especially when she’s cozied up with her sister. With a Blue Heeler mom and a Hound dad, she’ll likely grow into a pup who loves exploring, sniffing, and stretching her legs — so a fenced yard would be a dream for her as she grows. She has plenty of puppy energy and can be a little mouthy, but she’s easily redirected with a chew toy and has a sweet, submissive play style with other dogs! She absolutely loves being cuddled by the kids in her foster home and has a blast playing with them too (after all she’s just a little kid too!) Butterscotch would make a great family dog with her perfect mix of playful and snuggly energy.
Butterscotch’s Bountiful Highlights:
• 2 month old, 6 lb Blue Heeler/Hound mix
• The perfect combo of fun puppy energy and cuddly baby sweetness
• Loves playing with her sister Caramel and the kids in her foster home
• Doing great with crate training and making progress with potty training
• Enjoys snuggling with big stuffed animals after playtime
• Likely to grow into an active explorer who would love a fenced yard
• Puppy mouthy at times but easily redirected with a chew toy
• Sweet, submissive play style and great with other dogs
• Plays hard, naps hard, and loves curling up in your arms
• Ready to grow up with a forever family and give them all her love
This gentle, fun loving girl plays hard, naps hard, and loves even harder. Butterscotch can’t wait to grow up with a forever family of her own and shower them with endless puppy love!
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!
