Hi, I'm Dayton, I’m adopted!

Lhasa Apso Shih Tzu | Baby | Male | Small

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About Me

Dayton was adopted July 2025.

Dayton is the last of five puppies born to Fiona (the bestest Mom!), but he wanted to “stand out” so he waited a few hours so he could be born on 04/28/25! He’s affectionately known as “Day Day” or “Fat Albert” (due to his size – does anyone besides his foster know who that is)?? He has the thickest and silkiest fur of all the boys and the most beautiful green eyes you’ve ever seen on a little fluffy fluff!! He is estimated to be about 12-18lbs 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!!

Dayton 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 house-training. 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 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 with other dogs

although he does seem to be a little more independent. He is the easiest and most chill of the 5 puppies. He can always be found lying under the bed or near an AC vent when he’s not playing. And just like his brothers, he is an affectionate boy that likes attention and likes to give kisses.


We require a fenced yard for Dayton. 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: 4.61lbs 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 Dayton, 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 Dayton, 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.