We’ve just ‘adopted’ a ~1 yr old dog that had been abandoned & poorly treated. Along with issues to be expected under the circumstances - undue fear of people & loud noises, ravenous eating - we’re also a bit surprised at how quiet the dog is. She never barks … we may have heard a playful growl once directed toward another dog … but even that was open to debate.
Is it possible the previous ‘owner’ had her vocal cords cut, but wouldn’t put out for a spay?? Or is her reticent possibly just a result of trauma during her first year of life - something she is likely to get over/recover from over time? From what we understand this breed (beagle/mix) should be somewhat vocal …
Interested to hear from those with similar experience ‘rescuing’ young dogs.