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Dachshund-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Charlottesville, VA, USA

Rudy - Dachshund / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Dachshund-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Charlottesville, VA, USA

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Nickname
Rudy
Breed
Dachshund-Unknown Mix
Gender
Male
Age
Young
Location
Charlottesville, VA, 22903, USA

Description

Dachshund-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Charlottesville, VA, USA

Dog Breed: Dachshund / Mixed (short coat). Update on Scooby (now Rudy) from Abingdon! From his amazing foster mom: It's hard to imagine a sweeter, more fun loving little guy than Rudy!

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He has spent two months in foster and is doing fantastic! When he arrived he seemed pretty bewildered by anything that had to do with living in a house, but has quickly taken to being part of a home and wants nothing more than to be involved with everything his people are doing. Need help cooking? He'd love nothing more than to be your sous chef. Want to go on a car adventure? He's the first to call shotgun. Want to go hiking or go exploring somewhere new? He's ready and able to help point out the best birds and squirrels. Need a cuddle buddy? He is a professional little spoon who believes firmly that the best sleep happens under a comfy blanket. Rudy was picked up as a stray with another dog, where they were likely dumped. He is a brindle mix of some kind and is approximately 7-8 months old and weighs 16 pounds and other than maybe filling out with another 2-3 pounds, is fully grown. He has done a good job of putting on weight since being in foster and is very food motivated. He is not food aggressive at all, but does have a hard time not sneaking any food that is left around, including from his foster dog sisters, so he does best when eating by himself so he's not tempted to grab some extra. He is doing really well with learning how to take turns when getting treats. He is great with kids and loves to be part of any playtime that is going on. He is also super excited to make friends with any dog he meets. He would do best in a home with a person/family that can give him a walk or playtime everyday. He would also do well with another active dog to play with since he loves to wrestle and run around. I imagine that he would be thrilled to take part in something like agility classes or hiking in the future. Coming from no experience, he has done great with potty training, but does need someone to provide some loving support to help him as he continues to learn. He can be somewhat hesitant around men when first meeting them and has perhaps had some bad experiences in the past, but with gentleness and care he quickly comes out of his shell and will love you with his whole wiggly being.

Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Short
Grooming Needs
Low
Shedding Amount
Moderate
Likes to Vocalize
Some
Shedding Amount
Yes

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
Yes
OK with Cats
Yes
Energy Level
Moderate
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Exercise Needs
Moderate
Fence Required
Not Required
Obedience Training
Needs Training
Owner Experience Required
Species

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No

Rescue Information

Organization name
K Kids Dachshund Rescue Inc
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1471383
Date Listed
04/09/2025
Date Expires
07/08/2025

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