DUKE - HOUND / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Washington, DC, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Duke
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Breed
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Gender
Male
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Age
Young
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Location
Washington, DC, 20002 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed (short coat). Please contact Hayley Silverman (hayley.silvermanluckydoganimalrescue) for more information about this pet. Your loyal Duke awaits his kingdom! DUKE NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Duke Best Guess for Breed: Hound Mix Best Guess for Age: 2 years old as of April 2026 SEX: Male Approximate Weight: 67 lbs Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen them with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters! Currently Living at: DC area foster home DUKE is Looking For: True to his royal name, Duke carries himself with a mix of charm, curiosity, and the occasional dramatic flair. He may enjoy following his nose on “royal patrol,” offering his signature hound commentary, or lounging like a monarch awaiting loyal subjects with treats. Friendly, gentle, and eager to please, Duke appreciates the simple luxuries of life: belly rubs, tasty snacks, and a soft throne (or couch) for his naps. He’s looking for a home where he can feel safe, loved, and included in daily life — a place where he can settle in and perhaps, in time, become the unofficial ruler of hearts. With patience, kindness, and a touch of humor, Duke could grow into a loyal companion worthy of his title… crown not included, but highly encouraged. What My Foster Says About Me: Duke is the definition of a gentle giant. He's very mild-mannered and wants nothing more than to be a friend to everyone, humans and other dogs alike. He is adept at matching other dogs' cues and styles and is pretty deferential in general: he did well taking cues from my grumpy resident senior dog who wanted to be ignored, and very politely played with and matched the play style of my other foster dog, even though she's less than half his size. He's a very curious guy and loves going on long sniffy walks, so if you're looking for a hiking buddy or companion for adventures around town, Duke would love nothing more than to do that. At home he's medium energy-- he's content to play with toys on his own and enjoys snuggling on the couch, but is also curious to explore and engage with the family. Duke is food motivated (and takes treats oh-so-gently) and is very eager to please; I'm sure he'd thrive in structured training! Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken. All of our dogs are working on their crate training. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this dog is $460, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations and spay/neuter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckydog . Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at .luckydoganimalrescue . BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fosteringluckydoganimalrescue! BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact infoluckydoganimalrescue !
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Short -
Behavioral Characteristics
OK with Dogs: Yes -
Additional Information
Was the Dog Found No Other - Up-to-date on Vaccinations
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Organization name
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
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Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, 20002 USAUSA
Breed overview
Overview:
A mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog, is a dog that is not the result of breeding within an existing breed or to modify or create a breed and belongs to no breed. In the United States, the term "mixed-breed" is a favored synonym over "mongrel" among many who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. Pure breeds have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Therefore, among experts and fans of such dogs, "Mongrel" is still the preferred term.
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