RUSSELL - BOXER / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Boxer / Mixed (medium coat). Meet Russell. He is a happy, friendly little fellow who loves everyone, kids and adults. Russell has known severe neglect, both physical and emotional. He craves attention from everyone around him, loves being petted, and having his chest and belly scratched. Because of this, he can get excited, bouncy, and a little mouthy. He is not a biter. If he senses you might be going to walk away from him he may take hold of your hand or clothes to keep you from leaving him. We’ve been working on it and he’s getting much better. He needs to be with older kids or adults. Russell doesn’t need to be around cats or small animals. He wants to chase them. He loves to play with other dogs as long as they don’t show him dominance behavior or aggression. He will react to that type of behavior. If they are friendly, he’s friendly. The starvation he’s endured has made him a little food aggressive toward other dogs. He’s getting better but it’s still advisable to feed him separately or in his crate and continue to work on it. On the surface, Russell appears to be a very active little guy. Most of that is seeking attention. If he can lay with you and be loved on, he will do that for as long as you’ll let him. He will ignore toys for human contact. Once Russell has a home of his own and consistent love and care, he will be a much calmer dog. Russell is crate trained. He needs to be taken out to the bathroom on a schedule as he doesn’t have a signal for going out yet. One plus, he still squats to urinate like a puppy and has shown no tendency to mark territory. He's looking for someone to love him after everything he's been through. Is that you? Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, alter, prepaid microchip, dental, dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age , Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age) , flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee:$425.00

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Brown
  Ear Type:	Natural/Uncropped
  Tail Type:	Long
  Coat Length:	Medium
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Leash Trained Crate Trained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations