April

About April (Silky terrier) in Guilford County

April is waiting for you at Hart-2-Heart Rescue, Inc. in United States. April is a friendly 3-year-old, 8-pound Silky Terrier. April has the standard traits of a Silky Terrier, intelligent, affectionate, friendly, playful, with a touch of stubbornness. She is alert to her surroundings and likes to stay busy. The Silky Terrier description from one website states: This is no sissy lap dog. The silky terrier is a tough character that is always up for a challenge and adventure. Oblivious to its size, this dog would love to go vermin hunting if only given the chance. Fortunately, the silky can meet its hunting needs by playing games and hunting toys around the house and yard. These are playful dogs, but also loving. Silky terriers can be great playmates for considerate children. They are fairly friendly toward strangers but can be aggressive to other dogs and pets. Silkies are great watchdogs (although they could be accused of barking too much), but they are too small to be effective as protection dogs. Obedience training is possible, but it must be made into a fun event or the silky just will not play. April was found by a good Samaritan in the middle of a busy interstate, unable to see because her hair was covering her eyes, and her limbs were matted to her body. April is a lap dog who loves attention. She is friendly and will seek attention from visitors and strangers. April will be best as an only dog, but could possibly share a home with one other small dog (under 10 lbs) who is not lap possessive. April doesn't hesitate to stand up for herself or push another dog's buttons, even ones bigger than she is. April craves attention and constantly shows you she is a very happy little girl. April has dry eye (KCS), which means she needs tacrolimus eye drops 2 times a day for the rest of her life. These eye drops are $55/bottle and last about 6 weeks. One bottle will be included with her at adoption time. April is not completely house trained, so she will n