BLITZEN - HOUND / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 600. Blitzen is from Texas. He was found roaming the streets there along with the rest of his brothers and sisters, born to two strays living on the streets. He was picked up by SPOT and then transferred to Rescue. Blitzen is a young Aussie/Dachshund mix pup, which means he's got a little herding brain, a little long-dog swagger, and a whole lot of personality packed into one adorable package. He's friendly with humans of all ages and dogs of all sizes—big friends, small friends, I like them all! He's untested with Kitties as of now, so we'd say no kitty friends for now. However, he'd absolutely love a friendly resident pup to show him the ropes and help burn off the nonstop puppy zoomies. He's still learning how this whole “good boy” thing works. He's mostly potty trained, and working on it every day! He is leash trained, loves to take walks and just smell everything. (and we mean EVERYTHING) He's very smart and eager to please! He's been very open to training (especially if treats are involved… just saying). He loves playing fetch, just as much as cuddling in your lap. He has this adorable habit of hopping around when he gets excited—his little feet just kind of bounce on their own! At first, he can be a little timid and shy, and he does have an independent, slightly aloof side—but give him a few minutes of cuddles and he'll totally melt. In fact, I might just fall asleep right on your chest if you let him.. Full disclosure: he definitely has opinions about the crate. He might voice them briefly (gotta keep things honest), but settles down pretty quickly once he realizes it’s not the end of the world. He's working on his manners and would really appreciate a family who can give him safe things to chew, gentle guidance, and lots of patience—because, well… I’m a typical puppy. If you’re looking for a lovable, playful, slightly quirky pup who’s equal parts spunky explorer and cozy cuddle bug, I might just be your guy. Don't hesitate to fill out an adoption application today! He can't wait to meet you! Blitzen is from Texas. 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. *Rescue puppies are notorious for losing their birth certificates before entering our rescue. We cannot guarantee the breed or size they will be full grown.* 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:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Exercise Needs:	High
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Leash Trained Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Timid Independent

• Additional Information

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