LUKE - BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Santa Barbara, CA, 93110, USA
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LUKE - BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Santa Barbara, CA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
LUKE
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Breed
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Gender
Male
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Age
Adult
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Location
Santa Barbara, CA, 93110 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois (medium coat). Luke is a handsome 3-year-old, 76-pound neutered Belgian Malinois currently available through Santa Barbara County Animal Services. Lukeâs has already worked hard and accomplished so much. He is more confident, better prepared, and ready for someone who will see the loving, loyal dog he has become. He has been in training for months, knows a lot of commands and he is more confident, has learned to trust, and now has a strong foundation of obedience and everyday-life skills. His progress shows how intelligent, willing, and capable he is with consistency, patience, and positive guidance. Luke is deeply people-oriented and happiest near someone he trusts. He is a true âVelcro dogâ who wants companionship, connection, and the reassurance of having his person nearby. He would much rather be with people or in the company of a compatible larger dog, than be left alone for long periods. He can still be cautious in unfamiliar environments, but he is far more confident than he once was. He may need a little time to adjust to new people, places, and routines, but once he feels safe, his affectionate and devoted personality shines. He responds best to calm handling, structure, positive reinforcement, and someone who will continue building on his progress. Although Luke is a Belgian Malinois, he is not looking for nonstop activity. He needs a healthy balance of exercise, mental stimulation, structure, affection, and quiet time beside his person. More than anything, he wants to be included in everyday life. Lukeâs ideal adopter will be patient, confident, and committed to continuing his training. Experience with intelligent or sensitive working breeds would be helpful. A calm home, dependable routine, positive leadership, and plenty of companionship will help him continue to thrive.
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium -
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Organization name
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara
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Location:
Santa Barbara, California, 93110 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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