Precious is a Fourche, and if you've never heard of that breed before, it's ok. "She's West Highland Terrier and Yorkie Terrier," said her owners Jan and Janice Kelly. Precious is a pure bred acquired from a breeder in Renton.

The breed is named after the French people who created it according to the Kelly's, "They were hunting dogs," said Janice. "She is the most loving dog, loves everbody, she snuggles and cuddles," said Janice. But maybe her most endearing trait is what she doesn't do. "She does not shed hair," said Jan.

Precious is also a good housekeeper. She makes her own bed. "She gets in her bed and gets her cover and moves it around to get it exactly how she wants her blanket and then she goes to sleep," said Jan. "She wants you to go to bed when it starts getting dark out,"said Janice," If I'm busy in the kitchen she'll come up and nudge me on the back of my leg like, 'Come on! It's time to rest.'"
Precious loves chicken jerky, made for dogs, but normally eats Natural Choice dry dog food.

The Kelly's normally walk Precious around the neighborhood where they have lots of hills and she seems to enjoy it.

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