PACO - POODLE (STANDARD) / LABRADOR RETRIEVER / MIXED (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Poodle (Standard) / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (long coat). Adoption Fee: 500. Meet our sweet, playful approx. 1.5-year-old mix Paco! Likely part poodle, he has low-to-moderate shedding, but we don't believe he's completely hypoallergenic. He’s motivated by love and affection, great with dogs and is unfazed by the couple of cats we've had him come into contact with. He's gentle but high-energy, perfect for active families, especially with kids! For the most part he is crate-trained but not a fan of the crate, he will bark for a bit before settling down. He'd prefer a home that he doesn't need to be in a crate that often (he is house trained and not big on chewing things.) He also loves looking out the window and being in the same room as you, following you around to keep an eye on things. He’s trained not to jump on furniture and usually does great with that. Loyal, he doesn’t beg for food, though he thrives on attention and affection. He enjoys car rides (though he can be a bit clumsy) and loves his daily walks or runs—after a couple of miles, he’s happy to chill and is worn out for a bit. While smart and eager to learn, he can get easily distracted when things are happening around him. He doesn’t play much with toys but loves interacting with people and other dogs. Though he barked the first couple of nights in his foster home, he quickly adjusted and is doing great! He might not be ideal for an apartment due to occasional crate barking, but he'd be a fantastic match for someone with a yard and/or who enjoys getting outside for walks. Overall, he's loving, affectionate, wants to please, and a loyal companion who could be just perfect for the right family. Paco is from a local impound. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Brown
  Ear Type:	Natural/Uncropped
  Tail Type:	Long
  Coat Length:	Long
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Exercise Needs:	High
  Other:	Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No