BEBA

Beba is being fostered by Ramona and Ed in Jacksonville, FL. For further information about Beba, please submit an application and you may then e-mail us for more information at krombergs@bellsouth.net.

Beba is a lady….pure and simple. She is approximately 7 years old, 18 lbs. with docked tail, trimmed ears, a beautiful silver/white soft coat and a voracious eater. She is up-to-date on her shots, HW negative, spayed, on Trifexis prevention for flea/tick/mosquito. Beba has good teeth but will need a cleaning within the next 6 months. We know very little about her except being a stray and had two mammary benign tumors which were removed when she was spayed. Otherwise she is a very healthy little lady.

She is also one of the rare Schnauzers who seldom barks but is an intense growler – her way of talking to humans and playing with a fur sister. She may think herself a hunting dog, as she loves to howl while the other dogs are barking!! Of course, she has a “different” growl when guarding her family. Beba may have been owned by a breeder as she has had a number of litters, but must have lived inside as her manners are impeccable. She is house trained and uses the doggie door. She sits, stays, comes, easy on a leash with no pulling and absolutely will NOT jump on any furniture or person. She becomes nervous when we pick her up and will lift her lip and growl. She has not, thought, shown any tendency to bite. She is very delicate when taking anything from your hand and responds immediately when given a command.

Even with her manners, it is evident she has had very little loving. She does not know how to kiss, is fearful if you correct her, anxious when picked up and will not stay in your lap although she will sit beside you or sleep at your feet for hours. She does not do well on the bed. Beba is crate trained and will go in by herself. We have to lock the crate door because she loves to chase the cats and will tear after one at night if the door is left open – otherwise, she stays in without closing the door. Although she has learned to descend the stairs, I have not taught her how to ascend because upstairs is the cats only haven from her. She does not hurt them but wants to play and is easy with the two that will come up to her.

Beba is not for a family with children wanting to play or pick her up. She is just too fearful and will warn you not to do so. We have no idea how far she will take her warning. She is just learning to play but still uncertain of the interaction between herself and other dogs/people. She does love to have her tummy rubbed and be petted but is laid back and would be a dear for owners who are home most of the time or can take her with them. Once she learns a dog is friendly, she is okay with them but will NOT tolerate one in her space. She does growl then and if they don’t leave, will jump them. Right now she is living with 3 other dogs, 4 cats and gets along fine but plays with only the “perpetual puppy” female. She is an excellent rider - gets into a car, lies down on the seat, and does not move until you stop.