Joanne and her friends came to our shelter because their time was up at the "pound." Joanne is a shepherd/ Standard Dachshund Mix so we're thinking she will be a medium-sized dog. She is definally a sweet and outgoing puppy!

Foster Update:  Joanne is doing really well!  She is such a sweet puppy.  She is having fun playing with our 2 (bigger) dogs, and would like to play with the cat as well if only kitty would cooperate!  She is good with our kids too.  We have introduced her to new people and other dogs on our walks.  She has shown no fear or aggression toward anyone.  She does not pull on the leash (my 8 year old can walk her no problem), but we are working on sticking to just one side when walking.  She is doing well with housetraining and is very smart.  She learned to use the dog door in less than a day!  Another great thing about Joanne is that she is not a nuisance barker.  She is content to stay in her crate with some toys or just sleep on the dog bed in the living room.  She is a bit of an escape artist, so she needs to be watched when outside.  She found a small hole in my fence and wiggled through to the neighbor's yard, although she came right back when I called her.

***According to dogbreedinfo.com, in April 1899, Capt. Max von Stephanitz registered a dog named Horan as the first Deutsche Schäferhunde, which means "German Shepherd Dog" in English. Known for their tremendous loyalty and courage, they are calmly confident, but not hostile. This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of time. They only bark when it is necessary. Serious and almost human in his intelligence, they have a high learning ability. The breed is so intelligent and learns so readily that it has been used as a sheepdog, guard dog, in police work, as a guide for the blind, in search and rescue service, and in the military. The German Shepherd also excels in many other dog activities including schutzhund, tracking, obedience, agility, flyball, and ring sport. His fine nose can sniff out drugs and intruders, and can alert handlers to the presence of underground mines in time to avoid detonation, or gas leaks in a pipes buried 15 feet underground. A quick daily brushing is best unless hair in the house is not a problem. They should be bathed rarely, only once or twice a year to avoid skin oil depletion. Shepherds have a life expectancy around 13 years.