Fred is a 3‑month‑old Shih Tzu mix puppy with old‑Hollywood elegance, a teddy‑bear softness, and a quiet, well‑mannered charm ready to waltz into your heart.
Friendly with everyone—men, women, strangers, and children; good with other dogs and adores cats.
Snuggly and teddy‑bear soft; equally happy curled up with you or relaxing on a comfy bed or blanket on the floor.
Calm, gentle, mellow, and exceptionally quiet—rarely makes a sound, doesn’t bark when you come home or at the door.
A loyal shadow who sticks close, follows your lead, and lets you go first up the stairs like the gentleman he is.
Curious and connected; loves being involved in whatever you’re doing, from cooking to cleaning to relaxing.
Happy to meet strangers, does like to jump up, and is okay with distractions.
Enjoys playing with his brother and cat sister; not a barker or a resource guarder.
Knows sit and come; working on house and obedience training.
Great on a leash, comfortable in his crate, and good in the car.
Food‑motivated and does best with a slow‑feeder bowl; eats three times daily and loves all treats.
Likes his bath and is good with toenail clipping; allowed on furniture.
Thrives on routine (breakfast ~6:30 am, lunch ~12:00 pm, dinner ~5:00 pm) and is an easy, comforting presence in any home.
Still a puppy—best not left unsupervised.
Ideal for families, apartment dwellers, or anyone wanting a quiet, polite, people‑oriented puppy who’s already got solid basics.
Will benefit from continued positive training and gentle structure as he grows.
As a Shih Tzu mix, Fred’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 to dance through life with a soft, sweet leading man, Fred Astaire is tapping toward 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 Ruff Haus 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.
