Petite, playful Koumori has bounded onto the Available Page! Koumori (Japanese for “bat”) is 11 months old, and would love nothing more than to celebrate her first birthday with her forever family.

Like all puppies, Koumori is one part naughty, two parts lively, and twenty parts adorable. “Rest” is not a word in her vocabulary—she won’t sleep if there’s playtime to be had, and she winds down from her daily walks by tearing through the house like a brindle Tasmanian devil. Her new family will need to recognize when those short little legs of hers need a break, and help her settle down so that she doesn’t overdo it. In true puppy fashion, Koumori is also a mouthy little thing—she will chew on fingers (and the occasional electric cord) if left to her own devices. Fortunately, this unwanted behavior can be successfully redirected to a toy. Indeed, Koumori loves her toys, and is particularly fond of her stuffed baby dragon. She can often be seen proudly carrying it down the hall, stopping on occasion to give it a good shake and a little what-for.

Koumari’s leash manners also need some polishing. Unleashed, she gets along famously with cats and dogs alike—she even lets the neighborhood kitty rub up against her! On-leash, however, Koumori becomes loud and pushy (er, pull-y) when she sees other animals. Koumori’s foster mom does not think this behavior is rooted in aggression; rather, she believes it is caused by Koumori’s desire to make contact with the other animals and her frustration when she doesn’t get her way. In any event, until Koumori makes some progress on this front, she is not a good candidate for the office, and care must be taken when she goes out for her daily walks. She'd be lots of fun in an obedience class, and that's a great way to bond with your dog!

Koumori is making great progress with her housetraining, but she must be kept on a strict schedule until she masters the art of going potty outside. A person who works during the day would need to have a dog-walker or be able to come home at lunchtime. What Koumori does have down pat is her crate training—she hops right in without a peep and will sleep there through the night, although she certainly wouldn’t oppose getting her beauty rest on the people bed. Applicants should be prepared for some housebreaking reversion until Koumori is used to your schedule and the new home.

When she’s not amusing her foster family with her boundless energy and puppy antics, Koumori can be found snuggling on the couch or enjoying some quality lap time (with a few extra head scratches, if you please). She adores people of all shapes and sizes, although she is particularly drawn to men. Koumori is also wonderful with children, and pays rapt attention when her foster mom’s nieces read her stories. However, since Koumori is still learning that hands are not for nibbling, it is important that any children in her home are dog savvy and able to give her a toy if things get a little mouthy. If children come over, Koumori should be crated until her nibbling habit is broken.

Koumori is in excellent health, albeit with some dry skin and dandruff. This condition has gotten better since she started eating a grain-free diet, and should continue to improve so long as she is given quality, grain-free food. Since she is a short, stout little nugget, Koumori is not a big fan of staircases, and would prefer not to navigate more than a few stairs at a time (although she can also be scooped up and carried by grownups). First-time Frenchie owners would suit her just fine, although they must be willing to continue her training and not let her adorable self get away with things (as tempting as it may be!)

Koumori’s foster mom is smitten with this little bat, and says: “Koumori is exactly what you want in a Frenchie. She is healthy and happy and loves to cuddle with her foster dog brothers and her human foster sister. She brings life and laughter into every room she walks into. She loves car rides and outings. She really, truly is a great girl.”

Are you ready for the joy and challenge of raising a Frenchie puppy? If so, click on the link above to apply for Koumori. Be prepared to rev up the Batmobile for an East Coast road trip, as Koumori is having a wild rumpus in eastern North Carolina and will not be shipped.

FBRN does not ship dogs as cargo. Except in rare or unusual cases, adopters are expected to pick up their dogs from their foster family. In rare or unusual cases, FBRN may be able to assist in transporting a dog to a volunteer near the adopter's home, but the expense of transporting the dog must be the responsibility of the adopting party.

FBRN dogs are in foster care in people's private homes. For the foster families' safety, we do not disclose specific locations, and we don't set up meet and greets prior to applications. For detailed information about the dogs in our care, please read the extensive bios on each dog.