Dog Details

Boise is a soft‑hearted Skye Terrier with a long body, short legs, and an even longer list of reasons to love him. At home, he’s a calm, cuddly companion who spends most of his time snuggled up, observing the world around him with quiet curiosity. Snow is his happy place—he loves playing in it, eating it, and trotting through it like a little winter explorer.

Boise is shy at first, but once he opens up, his personality blossoms into something wonderfully sweet and a little bit sassy. Home is his comfort zone, and he feels safest with gentle routines and familiar people. New places, loud noises, car rides, and overwhelming environments can be very stressful for him—he tends to shut down, shake, or need quiet time to decompress afterward. He’ll need a patient adopter who understands that progress for him comes in small, meaningful steps.

He enjoys seafood and chicken flavors, plush toys, and the company of similar‑sized dogs. He’s good in his crate, nearly potty trained with a schedule, and knows basic commands like Sit, Come, and Go Potty. Boise is not yet leash trained and is a flight risk, so a fenced yard is essential for his safety. He’s also more comfortable with women and may take longer to warm up to men.

Boise doesn’t have many teeth, so softened kibble or some wet food helps him eat comfortably. Because of his long back and short legs, ramps or limited stairs will help protect his joints.

Once Boise trusts you, he becomes incredibly loyal, gentle, and loving—a reminder that even dogs who have been through hard things can still be kind, patient, and full of heart. He will thrive with someone who can offer a calm home, steady reassurance, and the time he needs to feel truly safe. In return, he’ll be the sweetest, most devoted companion you could ask for.

Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.