Dog Details

Krystal is a gorgeous Japanese Chin with a silky coat, a princess attitude, and a talent for staking out every cozy pillow in the house like it’s her personal throne. She adores her chosen people with her whole heart. She melts into gentle pets, leans in for affection, and doles out the sweetest little kisses to the humans she considers family. Once she feels safe, she becomes a loyal, fluffy shadow who wants nothing more than to be loved and admired.

Krystal is a curious explorer who insists on inspecting every corner of every room, and she’s bold enough to hop onto tables if she suspects snacks or interesting treasures might be hiding there. She loves freeze-dried alligator treats, blueberries, soft beds, and fluffy pillows.

Outside, Krystal enjoys short walks and slow adventures, especially when she can sniff around like she’s reading the neighborhood gossip. She walks politely on leash, rides well in the car, and is fully potty trained with a good routine. She sleeps quietly in her crate overnight and will give only a brief “how dare you leave me” protest bark when crated during the day.

Krystal is sweet, affectionate, smart, and eager to please, but she does have a little spicy streak! While she is deeply devoted to her chosen people, newcomers are scary for her and their arrival elicits alarm barks and grumbles. She's just trying to ask for some personal space until she feels safe! Krystal could share her home with (and even enjoy) the right male dog, but ideally she'd prefer to be someone's one and only to have the attention all to herself.  We promise her love and affection are worth the wait!

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.