Charlie Chaplin is a 3‑month‑old Shih Tzu mix puppy with old‑Hollywood genius, a wiggly, feisty spirit, and a big‑personality presence ready to command the screen.
Friendly, playful, and very active; the runt of the litter who makes up for size with personality and attitude.
Perfect mix of sweet and feisty; can be stubborn and shows some dominant energy.
Loves all people and kids; good with other dogs; warmed up quickly to a large‑breed dog in temp foster.
Cautious of new things but warms up quickly; not a barker.
Absolutely loves belly rubs; wiggliest pup you’ll meet.
Lives with a 9‑lb Bichon, two teenagers, and a dog‑savvy cat; barks at the cat but doesn’t chase.
Knows sit; crate trained; partially house‑trained with occasional accidents.
Rides well in the car; sleeps in the family room and likes to use a dog bed; not allowed on furniture.
Eats three times daily on the family schedule; good eater; typical puppy who will benefit from formal training.
Best not left unsupervised—still a puppy; may be better suited for a family with previous dog experience.
Note from temp foster: growled when kids tried to take shoes from his grasp—resource‑guarding work in progress.
Ideal for an active, dog‑savvy home ready for consistent, positive training, clear boundaries, and plenty of play and belly rubs.
Will thrive with routine, enrichment, and gentle guidance as he grows into his leading‑man role.
As a Shih Tzu mix, Charlie’s adult weight is an estimate only; expect a small dog, but final size will depend on his mix and growth.
If you’re ready for a cinematic superstar with genius charm and a wiggly heart, Charlie Chaplin is cueing up for his forever home.
Our adoption fees cover all up to date veterinary needs, including but not limited to: full veterinary examination, age appropriate vaccinations, fecal test and parasite prevention, wellness bloodwork, spay or neuter, and microchip. All dogs will be started on a 6 week trial of pet insurance after adoption. Local adopters can take advantage of 50% off a training course at RuffHaus in Barrie (www.ruffhaus.ca) and all adopters will also be signed up for Petcademy to offer 30 days of free text-based behavioural support.
