EmmyLou is a classic Mosaic in that we have no idea what breed mix she might be. Our best bet at this point is dachshund/ rat terrier but we're open to other suggestions. She weighs 18 lbs and is estimated to be around 3 years old.

"EmmyLou is cute as a bug! She has little dark eyes that make it hard to look away or ignore her - but who could do that! She has black prick ears a little larger than her head that stand straight up unless she is scared in which case they fold straight back. The end of her muzzle turns up slightly which makes her even cuter! Her little tail has been broken in at least two places causing it to be crooked. It does not lift up like a normal canine tail but does not seem to cause her any discomfort or get in the way.

Spunky is probably not the descriptive that will come to mind when first meeting Emmylou as she will be scared and hesitant at first. Her true personality blossoms once she feels secure. She's not a barker but she is able to speak her mind. When she comes in from outside or if she wants something, she has a strange way of expressing herself. It is a cross between smack talking and warbling like a bird. She warbles when she wants food! You see EmmyLou is very focused on food and gobbles every meal as if it is her last. One could say she is very food motivated and is quite the energetic acrobat when treats are offered. The rest of the time she is a pretty calm happy house dog. She loves treats and to chew on Nylabones. If there are several scattered around the house, she will gather them all together in a pile and spend time chewing on each and every one. She does not care much for squeaky toys. This little nugget does tend to get cold easily and prefers to be inside as much as possible. Sweaters do not seem to bother her.

If given the chance EmmyLou will quickly wiggle herself into your lap on the couch or in the crook of your arm in bed. She does like her crate but prefers a human bed. When your alarm clock goes off, she is ready to get up and greet the day whether you are ready to or not. She does not have “snooze button.”

Emmylou is a lover. She is the queen of kisses and loves to cuddle in your lap at every opportunity. Once settled, she is quickly asleep and content. For now, we think that she is dreaming of her forever family who will cherish her. She is a people dog so would do best in a home where she could be with her human(s) most of the time.

The genetic heritage of many Mosaics can be hard to guess but Mariah seems to be pretty much all flat coated retriever, 'not to say there couldn't be something else in there. She has the build and coat of the breed and from all reports the bouncy personality as well. We think she is about two years old.

Although Mariah is a retriever she doesn't retrieve. If I throw something for her she starts for it and then comes right back to me without going and getting it. She doesn't like to be away from me at all, not even for a minute. When we are in the yard she is right there by me at all times and the same in the house. She does however like her toys and will amuse herself with them in my absence. There is no problem leaving her alone in the house when I'm out."

There are young grandchildren living in Mariah's foster home. She loves them and has been learning to be less boisterous around them. Because of her size and enthusiasm we think an active adult oriented home might be best though, one where she could get lots of one on one attention and get to be with her humans most of the time.