Tiny-Eared Brindle
Adopt Shanmei
Girl • 4 years old • Aquarius • Black Brindle • 16kg • Mixed Breed
My story
Shanmei is a 4-year-old brindle girl whose most distinctive feature is her dainty, tiny floppy ears. She arrived at PACK Academy from the Tamsui Animal Shelter in October 2025. Initially, due to a lack of early socialization, she was exceptionally shy and slow to warm up. However, during her training, Shanmei showed incredible resilience and progress. Through consistent guidance and social training, she has learned how to interact with humans and other dogs. Her transformation from a withdrawn observer to the cheerful, interactive girl she is today highlights her growing confidence. Today, she is not only highly obedient but will proactively roll over to show her belly, offering complete trust to those she loves. She is searching for a family that understands her past and will continue to help her shine.
Personality
Shanmei’s personality is gentle and deeply submissive. While naturally a bit cautious, she has blossomed into a cheerful girl full of curiosity. She embodies "gentle strength," showing stability and tolerance beyond her years. Once she feels secure, she becomes a passionate companion, nudging you for pets and comfortably allowing full-body contact. Her transformation from "undersocialized" to a "people-loving sweetheart" gives her a unique charm—a blend of maturity and pure innocence. She is no longer the wallflower observing from afar; she is a devoted partner who actively seeks love and offers her belly as a sign of absolute loyalty.
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Energy Levels
Usually calm, but shows high enthusiasm for walks. Sitting helps her regain focus and composure when excited.
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Temperament
Significant progress in socialization; friendly toward both humans and dogs, showing confidence in interactions.
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Role
Deeply submissive and compliant, she is an excellent follower who values human validation and works hard for praise.
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Adaptability
Her speed in adapting to new environments has greatly improved; she builds security within a short period.
Foster Family Says
Shan-Mei is a very stable and well-behaved girl. Once you’ve earned her trust, you’ll see just how sweet and passionate she truly is. Around those she knows, she’s a total cuddle bug—not only does she enjoy being petted, but she’ll also shower you with 'sneaky kisses' and constantly ask for hugs.
She can be a bit cautious with strangers, but she just needs a little space and patience. Once she senses no threat and feels safe, she’ll slowly let her guard down and open her heart to you.
Medical History
My health has been checked:
- Spayed/Neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated
- Regular Worming Treatment
No known medical issues.
My Behavior
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Tolerance Levels
At PACK Academy, we socialize our dogs by exposing them to different stimuli and recording their tolerance levels for each one. These oservations help us understand the dogs better, which then helps us find suitable homes for them.
Strangers
Well-socialized and displays a friendly, curious attitude toward strangers.
Dogs
Friendly and curious toward other dogs; maintains stable and peaceful social interactions.
Cats
Currently uncertain about her reaction to cats; supervised introductions are recommended.
Kids
Experiences with kids are currently uncertain, but given her stable nature, supervised interactions are recommended.
Noise
Moderate reaction to noise; maintains excellent composure when in a familiar indoor environment.
Touch
Enjoys full-body touching; will proactively roll over for belly rubs and attention once familiar.
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Behavior observations
There are some common behavior issues that we see in dogs who have spent a significant amount of time in a shelter. We assess our dogs for these behaviors and provide training plans for adopters to help manage them.
Barking
Extremely quiet; rarely barks, making her perfect for apartment living.
Separation Anxiety
Independent and steady; no signs of separation anxiety observed.
Aggression
Exceptionally gentle and submissive with zero aggressive tendencies.
Resource Guarding
No resource guarding behaviors observed; very relaxed around food.
Destructive Chewing
Well-behaved at home; does not destroy or chew on furniture.
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Obedience Training
Obedience training is critical for nurturing healthy dog-human relationships and having a well-behaving dog. Our dogs receive basic training at PACK Academy, which provides a foundation for communication between dog and human.
Name
Knows her name and responds when called.
Yes & No
Clearly distinguishes between praise and correction.
Potty Trained
Has established good potty habits and maintains a clean home.
Good on Leash
Steady once comfortable, but may pull when over-excited. Needs pauses or commands to calm down.
Sit
Understands "Sit" and uses it to stay calm.
Down
Understands the "Down" command.
Stay
Extremely obedient and able to wait patiently for their owner's commands.
Come
Highly responsive to the command with good cooperation.
Paw
Can shake paws; shows great enthusiasm for learning.