Dogs for Adoption near Banning, California, USA,
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PuppyFinder.com is proud to be a part of the online adoption community. Browse thru thousands of Dogs for Adoption near Banning, California, USA area, listed by Dog Rescue Organizations and individuals, to find your match. Puppyfinder.com has located 3684 Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix and Holland Shepherd-Unknown Mix puppies in the following location(s): SAN DIEGO CA and PASADENA CA
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Albert - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Albert
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Albert
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat). Albert is a year old and weighs 54 lbs. He’s playful, friendly with people and social with other dogs. Albert and 3...
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CREATE A WANTED ADCora - Labrador Retriever / Australian Kelpie / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Cora
Breed:
Australian Kelpie-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Cora
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Australian Kelpie / Mixed (short coat). Cora is a year old and weighs 43 lbs. She’s playful and active, friendly with people and social...
Fawn - Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Fawn
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Fawn
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat). Fawn is a year old and weighs 47 lbs. She’s playful, friendly with people and social with other dogs. Fawn...
Flora - Shepherd / Husky / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Flora
Breed:
Siberian Husky-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Flora
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Shepherd / Husky / Mixed (short coat). Flora is a year old and weighs 43 lbs. She’s playful, friendly with people and social with other dogs. Fawn and her...
Jacob - Husky / Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Jacob
Breed:
Siberian Husky-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Jacob
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Husky / Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat). Jacob is a year old and weighs 50 lbs. He’s playful and active, friendly with people, and social with...
Taylor - Chinook / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Taylor
Breed:
Chinook-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Taylor
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Chinook / Mixed (short coat). Taylor is 3.5 years old and weighs 26 lbs. He’s active, friendly with people and social with other dogs. Taylor is a stray...
Teresa - Australian Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Teresa
Breed:
Australian Shepherd-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Teresa
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd / Mixed (short coat). Teresa is 3-4 years old and weighs 30 lbs. She’s friendly with people and social with other dogs. Teresa was found...
Lana - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Lana
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Lana
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Lana is 2.5 years old and weighs 55 lbs. She’s an active girl, friendly with people and does well with other dogs. Lana...
Canela - Chocolate Labrador Retriever / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Canela
Breed:
Chocolate Labrador retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Canela
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Chocolate Labrador Retriever / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Canela is 3 years old and weighs 34 lbs. She has a calm temperament, a little shy at first, and...
Jolie - Jack Russell Terrier / Yellow Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Jolie
Breed:
Jack Russell Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Jolie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Jack Russell Terrier / Yellow Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat). Jolie is a year old and weighs 35 lbs. She’s outgoing and playful, friendly with people...
Gladys - Pug / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Gladys
Breed:
Pug-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Gladys
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Pug / Mixed (short coat). Gladys is 2-3 years old and weighs 14 lbs. She’s active and playful, friendly with people and social with other dogs. Glady and her...
Stevie - Chihuahua / Miniature Pinscher / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Stevie
Breed:
Chipin
For Adoption
Nickname:
Stevie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Miniature Pinscher / Mixed (short coat). Stevie is 8-9 years old and weighs 10 lbs. She has a calm temperament and isn’t a barker. She’s...
Thelma - Chocolate Labrador Retriever / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Thelma
Breed:
Chocolate Labrador retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Thelma
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Chocolate Labrador Retriever / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Thelma is a year old and weighs 27 lbs. She’s playful and active, friendly with people...
Lois - Belgian Shepherd Malinois / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Lois
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Lois
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat). Lois is a year old and weighs 48 lbs. She’s active, friendly with people and social with...
Wendy - Dutch Shepherd / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Wendy
Breed:
Holland Shepherd-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Wendy
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Dutch Shepherd / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Wendy is a year old and weighs 54 lbs. She’s friendly with people and social with other dogs....
Marla - Labrador Retriever / Boxer / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Marla
Breed:
Boxador
For Adoption
Nickname:
Marla
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Boxer / Mixed (short coat). Marla is 1.5 years old and weighs 38 lbs. She would do best in a quiet home with no children. She is social with other...
Roo - Labrador Retriever / Boxer / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Roo
Breed:
Boxador
For Adoption
Nickname:
Roo
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Boxer / Mixed (short coat). Roo is 1.5 years old and weighs 47 lbs. She’s friendly with people and social with other dogs. Minnie and 6...
Mathias - Hound / Husky / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Mathias
Breed:
Siberian Husky-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Mathias
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Hound / Husky / Mixed (medium coat). Mathias is 2 years old and weighs 65 lbs. He’s active, friendly with people and social with other dogs. Mathias and his...
Michele - Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Michele
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Michele
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat). Michele is 10 months old and weighs 18 lbs. She is good with other dogs and good around people. She is friendly, active,...
Brock - Collie / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Brock
Breed:
Collie-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Brock
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Collie / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat). Brock male is 1 year old and weighs 45 lbs. He’s active and playful, friendly with people and social with...
Barry - Black Mouth Cur / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Barry
Breed:
Black Mouth Cur-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Barry
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Black Mouth Cur / Mixed (short coat). Barry is a year old and weighs 37 lbs. He’s friendly with people and social with other dogs. Barry and 3 siblings...
April - Pit Bull Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
April
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
April
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat). April is a year old and weighs 29 lbs. She’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other...
Kylie - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Kylie
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Kylie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat). Kylie is 1.5 years old and weighs 38 lbs. She’s active, friendly with people and social with other dogs. Kylie was...
Susie - Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Susie
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Susie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat). Susie is 1.5 years old and weighs 35 lbs. She’s playful and active, friendly with people and social with...
Bill - Rhodesian Ridgeback / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Bill
Breed:
Rhodesian Ridgeback-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bill
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback / Mixed (short coat). Bill is a 2 years old and weighs 62 lbs. He’s friendly with people and social with other dogs. Bill and 6 siblings...
Phyllis - Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/12/2025
Phyllis
Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Phyllis
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Phyllis is 3 years old and weighs 34 lbs. She’s a little shy at first but is...
Greta - Black Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Greta
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Greta
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Black Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat). Greta is about 3 years old and weighs 32 lbs. She’s active, friendly and she’s social with...
Roger - American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Roger
Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Roger
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Roger is 3 years old and weighs 43 lbs. He’s friendly and outgoing with people, and social with other...
Benny - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Benny
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Benny
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Benny is a year old and weighs 61 lbs. He’s friendly with people and social with other dogs. Benny’s mom,...
Bear - Black Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Bear
Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bear
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
San Diego, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 73.5 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Black Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Bear is a year old and weighs 46 lbs. He’s an active boy, friendly with people...
TEDDY - Unknown breed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
TEDDY
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
TEDDY
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 74.0 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Unknown breed (short coat). Meet Teddy – Your New Best Friend!
Teddy is a sweet, lovable, two-year-old mixed breed with a heart full of love and a...
SALSA - Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/11/2026
SALSA
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
SALSA
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
A527659 - Maltese (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
A527659
Breed:
Maltese
For Adoption
Nickname:
A527659
Gender:
Male
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Maltese (medium coat).
LULU - Siberian Husky (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
LULU
Breed:
Siberian Husky
For Adoption
Nickname:
LULU
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Siberian Husky (medium coat). Learn more about our adoption process.
A527657 - Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
A527657
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
A527657
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (medium coat).
TRINITY - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
TRINITY
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
TRINITY
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
NALA - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
NALA
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
NALA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat).
LAYLA - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
LAYLA
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
LAYLA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
KAYLA - German Shepherd Dog / Siberian Husky / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
KAYLA
Breed:
Gerberian Shepsky
For Adoption
Nickname:
KAYLA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Siberian Husky / Mixed (medium coat). Meet Kayla! Kayla has been described by her foster family as a great houseguest, as she doesn't jump on...
A527648 - Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
A527648
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
A527648
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (medium coat).
MASHED POTATO - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
MASHED POTATO
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
MASHED POTATO
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Learn more about our adoption process.
HASHBROWN - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
HASHBROWN
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
HASHBROWN
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Learn more about our adoption process.
FLOWER - Plott Hound / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
FLOWER
Breed:
Plott Hound-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
FLOWER
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Plott Hound / Mixed (medium coat).
A527647 - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
A527647
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
A527647
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat).
A527636 - Chihuahua (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
A527636
Breed:
Chihuahua
For Adoption
Nickname:
A527636
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Chihuahua (medium coat).
OLIVER - Chihuahua / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
OLIVER
Breed:
Chihuahua-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
OLIVER
Gender:
Male
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Mixed (medium coat).
KREATURE - Doberman Pinscher (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
KREATURE
Breed:
Doberman Pinscher
For Adoption
Nickname:
KREATURE
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Doberman Pinscher (short coat). Learn more about our adoption process.
PIXIE - Husky / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
PIXIE
Breed:
Siberian Husky-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
PIXIE
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Husky / Mixed (medium coat). Learn more about our adoption process.
SCOUT - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
SCOUT
Breed:
Akita
For Adoption
Nickname:
SCOUT
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Akita (medium coat).
RUBY - Beagle / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
RUBY
Breed:
Beagle-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
RUBY
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Pasadena, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.1 mi from Banning
Dog Breed: Beagle / Mixed (medium coat). Learn more about our adoption process.