MISTY - BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Visalia, CA, 93277, USA
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MISTY - BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Visalia, CA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Misty
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Breed
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Gender
Female
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Age
Adult
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Location
Visalia, CA, 93277 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois (medium coat). Meet Misty — your future shadow, snuggle bug, and adventure buddy all in one. Misty is an incredibly sweet, people-loving girl whose favorite place in the world is right in your arms (or at least trying to be!). She’s a wiggly ball of happiness, always ready to shower her humans with affection. Wherever you go, Misty wants to be right by your side—she’s very handler-focused and thrives on connection. She walks nicely on leash, settles quietly in her crate, and already has a gentle, responsive nature. While she enjoys the company of other dogs with proper introductions, her heart truly belongs to her people. Whether you’re heading out for a walk or relaxing on the couch, Misty is all in. She would do best in an active home that can match her energy and give her the attention she loves. She could do well with other dogs or as your one-and-only, and she’d be a great fit for families with older kids who can handle her enthusiastic wiggles. Misty is still learning a few things: She can be a little protective of her food around other dogs, so mealtime management is important. She also has no concept of personal space—expect a full-on lap dog experience! If another dog is too pushy, she may correct them, but she responds well to verbal guidance. She’s not reactive on leash and usually keeps to herself unless she finds a dog she really likes. She’s also got a few adorable quirks—she might scratch at the door if she’s ready to come inside (she prefers quick potty breaks and back to her people!), and new environments can make her a bit nervous at first. But underneath it all, she’s soft, gentle, and eager to please. Misty respects fencing, is polite with people around her food, and is happily working on building confidence in new situations. She graduated from our PAWs to Prison training program, where trainers said she showed the greatest progress of any dog in the program EVER! If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate, slightly clingy (in the best way) companion who will love you with her whole heart—Misty is your girl.
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium Altered Yes -
Behavioral Characteristics
OK with Dogs: Yes Energy Level: Moderate Activity Level: Moderately Active Exercise Needs: Moderate Fence Required: 6 foot Obedience Training: Well Trained Owner Experience Required: Breed Other: - Leash Trained
- Protective/Territorial
- Good in a Car
- Likes to Be in Your Lap
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Personality
Personality Characteristics - Obedient
- Eager to Please
- Intelligent
- Gentle
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Additional Information
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CREATE A WANTED ADRescue Information
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Organization name
PAW Estate Rescue and Shelter Inc
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Location:
Visalia, California, 93277 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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