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Kenilworth Western Cape
Adopt Male Shih Tzu Peanut
Adopt Peanut – Male Shih Tzu (10 years old)
Peanut is a 10-year-old male Shih Tzu with a heart full of love and an unbreakable bond with his tennis ball. Playful, gentle, and deeply people-oriented, Peanut is looking for a special home where he won’t be left alone for long periods.
1. Personality & Traits
Peanut is a happy, affectionate little dog who truly thrives on companionship. His absolute favourite thing in the world is his tennis ball — especially when it bounces off a wall. He will happily invite anyone to play, even walking up to strangers and gently offering them the ball.
He is:
- Excellent with children, especially those who enjoy playing ball with him
- Very friendly, loving, and people-focused
- Social with other dogs
- Calm and cuddly during quiet moments, often choosing to lie close to his person
- A big fan of car rides, happiest with his head out the window
- Fond of beach walks on leash and has a reliable recall when off leash
Peanut enjoys both playtime and relaxed companionship — making him a wonderful all-round companion.
2. Training & Home Habits
Peanut is fully housetrained, although he may have an accident if left alone inside for extended periods. He sleeps in his own bed in the bedroom and is well settled into home life.
He understands the following commands:
- “Sit”
- “Come”
- “Where’s the ball?” (his absolute favourite)
- “Go outside”
- “Lay in your bed”
3. Special Requirements / Ideal Home
Peanut struggles with separation anxiety and becomes distressed when left home alone, as he is used to having his people around during the day. With his family now working full-time in the office, Peanut is finding it difficult to cope.
His ideal home would be:
- One where someone is home most of the day (work-from-home, retired, or semi-retired)
- Calm, loving, and understanding of senior dogs
- Willing to offer companionship rather than long hours alone
He gets along well with other dogs. His reaction to cats is unknown.
Peanut is a devoted little soul who simply wants to be near his people, play ball, and share quiet moments together. In the right home, he will be an incredibly loving and loyal companion.
- Area: Kenilworth Cape Town WC
- Name: Peanut
- Age: 10 years old born September 2015
- Gender: Male
- Breed: Shih Tzu
- Weight: +- 6kg
- Kids: Excellent
- Dogs: Excellent
- Cats: Unknown
- Housetrained: Yes
- Sleep: Indoors in own bed
- Escape Artist: No
- Out of Province Adoptions: No
061 443 2497
About the Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is a small companion breed known for its affectionate nature, gentle temperament, and strong bond with its people. Originally bred to be lap dogs, Shih Tzus thrive on human companionship and are happiest when included in daily family life. They are typically friendly, good with children, and adaptable to apartment or home living. While playful, they also enjoy calm, relaxed time close to their humans, making them ideal companions for individuals or families seeking a loving, people-oriented dog.
