How big? Small
How old? Adolescent (around 18 months)
Male or female? Female
Living with kids? I can live with children (8+)
Living with dogs? I can live with other dogs
Resident dog required? No
Living with cats? I’ve not been tested with cats
Where can I live? I’d like a home with lots of company and a garden
Where am I from? Cyprus

About Margot

Poor Margot came into the shelter after she was picked up by the dog warden without a collar or microchip. Our guess is that Margot had a home and was allowed to roam freely. She arrived in good condition with a clean, soft coat and even a little bit on the tubby side! But unfortunately, without a microchip it’s impossible to know where she came from, and roaming freely is not safe, especially when dogs are not neutered.

Margot has now settled into the shelter and has made some new friends, with both the volunteers and the other dogs. She’s immediately stolen hearts with her floppy ears and charming underbite. She is a sassy, affectionate and confident little dog and she’s going to slot into a home perfectly. She is around 18 months old, so still a young dog with plenty to learn, but past the more demanding puppy stage. She’s friendly with other dogs and quite happy co-existing with them in the yard, but she’s also comfortable in her own company too and appreciates her own space.

Margot is very people oriented and loves being the centre of attention. She stands on her back legs to get noticed and has impressive balance! She has also learnt to sit politely when treats are on offer, and she waits her turn. If food or treats are on the floor though, she can be a bit more possessive and does show some mild food guarding towards other dogs. This can be managed by feeding separately.

Margot isn’t an energetic dog and she’s more than happy to head out for a walk and then sunbathe all afternoon. She enjoys being outside, but she’s by no means a mile a minute and would be quite content with a relatively laidback lifestyle with access to a garden. She is getting more familiar with walking on the lead now and is very happy trotting along beside you.

Margot would be happiest in a home where she’s the apple of someone’s eye and is smothered with love and attention. She is a very loving, loyal and devoted little thing and just wants to be someone’s baby. She may be small, but she has a big personality and a huge heart, and we know that she is going to bring so much joy into someone’s home.