Hello. My name is Dixie (Bella) and below you'll find some info about me:Breed: Spitz mixAge: 2.5 yearsGender: female, spayedWeight: 6.5 kg (15 pounds)Height: 10 inchesCountry of origin: ChinaHighlights: shy initially, friendly with people once comfortable, loving, quiet, wants to be playfulOur mom and us three very young puppies were abandoned at the terrible shelter in Wuhan in early 2023. In early 2024, our rescuer took all of the 250+ dogs from the terrible shelter to hers because she couldn’t stand the terrible and horrible living circumstance there anymore. Because me and my sister Fiesta are so small, we were often the subjects of bullying at the shelter by big dogs. We usually hid together in the corner. We are very friendly with our rescuers’ family and the caretaker, but shy with new people initially. We can be fun if given the opportunity. My rescuer wants us to have a better life in Canada and to allow our personality blossom. Energy Level: moderate I get along with:Dogs: yesCats: yesKids: good with my rescuer’s young daughterFears: fear of being bullied by the other dogs. Please be patient assisting me in my transition. TrainingLeash skills: in trainingHouse trained: in training. Please help me learn where to go in my new home.Health notes: generally healthy, spayed, fully vaccinated and microchipped.My adoption fee is $850.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. This includes my transportation to Canada, if I am able to be accompanied by a flight volunteer directly to Vancouver.Disclaimer: It is important for all applicants to visit our website, http://www.lovedatlastdogrescue.ca/adopting/ and read about Loved at Last Dog Rescue.Please Note: LALDR highly encourages adopters to research some local dog trainers before their dog arrives. Although a 1-on-1 trainer is often not needed, it is good to have someone in mind in case any problematic behaviours arise. Most bad behaviours can be modified if caught early enough, so make sure to nip undesirable behaviours in the bud before they become serious problems.Basic training should be taken seriously, but should not begin until your dog is well settled in - at least a couple of weeks. After you feel your new dog is relaxed and comfortable in their new home, check out training courses in your local area. Even basic beginner courses like those taught at a local pet store can have a huge benefit in helping your dog learn to socialize and get used to being in public situations, all with the added benefit of strengthening their bond with you.Normally, we will not approve adoptions to homes with children under 12 years of age. However if a dog has been determined to be good with children we will approve applicants with children 8 years or older. More information can be found on our website.The age and breed of a dog is usually an educated guess, so we are not able to guarantee the accuracy of age or breed of our dogs.Information included in the profile is provided to us from the international rescuer or local fosters. LALDR does not have access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person adopting them and the environment in which they live.