Artie is a 9-10 year old male Shih Tzu, he is incredibly sweet and rather enjoys human companionship, he also loves to be around other dogs. Artie is working very hard on his potty training, although he is struggling with marking, so Artie wears a belly band when inside. Artie has crate anxiety, he does well gated in a room. He is doing well with learning basic commands. Due to the lack of care Artie has received in his lifetime, his teeth have not held up well at all. He has a total of 4 teeth left in his mouth after his dental extractions. Despite everything Artie has been through he is a very happy and sweet fur baby. Artie would thrive in a home with a fenced backyard and in a home with other furry friends. Artie does wonderful with children of all ages, all dogs and cats.