Hi, I'm Akron, I’m adopted!

Lhasa Apso Shih Tzu | Baby | Male | Small

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About Me

Akron was adopted July 2025!

 

Akron is the first of five puppies born to Fiona (the bestest Mom!) on 04/27/25!! He is a happy, fluffy poofball with the cutest little polar bear booty!! He is estimated to be about 12-15lbs when he’s full grown and he will need to be groomed every 8 weeks!! He will be neutered on 07/25/25 and will be available to go home with his new family soon after. He will be up to date with age-appropriate shots. Due to his size and puppy mouthing, we prefer he goes to a home with adults or teenage children. He will chew inappropriate things as he is still teething. He will need to be given alternatives to teach him right from wrong. This will require lots of patience!!

Akron is not crate-trained. He has been kept in an x-pen for a few hours each day and at night along with his brothers. He is not house-trained, we are currently using pee pee pads and have been taking him outside at intervals. He will need continued work on housetraining. Again, this will require lots of patience!!

Since he is a small dog, he will most likely live to be 15+ years. This requires a long-term commitment and an adopter that understands the cost of owning a puppy. Because of his young age, we prefer he goes to a home where someone is home most of the day so they can continue to work on his house-training and all the other training a puppy needs. He will benefit from puppy socialization and basic training classes as well.


He currently lives with his 4 brothers and the foster’s 4 small dogs. Because he has been with other dogs since birth, we feel he should go to a home with other pets as he loves to play a lot and to cuddle with his brothers when its time for bed. He is affectionate boy that likes to give kisses and has been good with every person he’s met.

 

We require a fenced yard for Akron. His adoption fee is $450 and we will not be adopting him with any of his siblings. Experienced adopter required.

My Profile

  • Age: 10 weeks as of 7/6/2025
  • Weight: 3.23lbs as of 7/19/2025
  • Good with kids: Yes, kids over 12
  • Good with dogs: Yes
  • Good with cats: Unknown
  • Fenced yard: Yes
  • Suitable for townhouse and/or apartment: Yes for townhouse, but no for apartment
  • House trained: No
  • Crate trained: No
  • Barks when left alone: Initially
  • Chews inappropriate items: Yes
  • Activity level: Medium-High

Meet Me

If you are interested in Akron, I’m adopted!, consider letting us know by filling out a (no-obligation) adoption application. Please consult our Adoption FAQ before contacting us.

Please check the adoption-show-attendees page to see if Akron, I’m adopted! will be attending the next adoption show.

NOTE: We are an all volunteer group and do not operate a shelter. All of our animals are in foster homes. We are unable to place our animals outside of the Baltimore/DC area.