RUDOLPH - CHIHUAHUA / DACHSHUND / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Dachshund / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 550. Meet Rudy – The Sweetest Shy Guy Looking for a Patient Heart! Rudy is a timid little soul with a big heart who wants so badly to be loved, he's just a little too scared to ask for it right away. This handsome, chunky boy is cautious around people at first, but once he feels safe, he’ll quietly follow you from room to room like a soft shadow, hoping for connection. He adores the company of smaller dogs and would absolutely thrive with a calm canine companion who can show him the ropes. Rudy is kennel trained and sleeps soundly through the night, although he might bark a little when people are home, it’s his way of saying, “I’m here too!” He knows to potty outside but doesn’t yet know how to let you know when it’s time. He’s working on it! If you try to pick him up too quickly, Rudy might do a little fear growl or act like he might nip, but don’t worry, he’s never actually followed through. He just needs you to go slow and show him he’s safe. With time, trust, and a gentle hand, Rudy blossoms. One of the best sights in the world is his happy little dance when he gets excited—it’s pure joy! Because of his timid nature, Rudy isn’t a match for a home with small children, but a quiet, predictable environment with a patient, dog-savvy adult (or two) would be his perfect setting. He’s currently on a diet to help him feel his best and would love some wet food mixed in with his kibble, it’s his favorite! Rudy’s ideal family will give him the time he needs to come out of his shell and discover that love isn’t so scary after all. If you have room in your heart for a gentle, shy companion who’s just waiting for the right person to help him shine, Rudy may be your perfect match. Rudolph is from Texas. He was found in a field with a mama dog and several puppies—likely dumped and left to fend for themselves. 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

  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Not Good With Large Dogs Crate Trained

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Timid Skittish

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No