KINGSTON - BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Camarillo, CA, 93010, USA
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KINGSTON - BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Camarillo, CA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
KINGSTON
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Breed
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Gender
Male
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Age
Young
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Location
Camarillo, CA, 93010 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois (medium coat). Kingston is about a year and a half and came to us in February as a stray. We've gotten to know him in his time here and we see him to be a sweet, high energy boy who is struggling in the shelter environment. Recently he developed a limp, which is likely related to how he launches himself around the kennel, and he has had bloody paws and intermittent diarrhea. When he's out of the kennel he loves belly rubs, playing with toys (unfortunately not high drive enough for working placement), and getting treats. Kingston was adopted briefly and the adopter noted that he was a rough player and mouthy, but would also sometimes growl at people that he didn't know. They recommended that he find an active home, and we think that breed experience would be a plus. Kingston has done well with dogs his size but can get overwhelmed by too rough/rowdy play. He's learning some basic skills and manners with our volunteers and has proven to be eager to learn. We are reaching out for help with Kingston because he is not doing well in our careâdespite our efforts of enrichment and exercise, constant confinement is hard for this young guy and we're worried he will continue to hurt himself. We know that Kingston is going to make someone a great companionâwe think he will shine as an adventure partner, possibly dog sports, or just an active home who can better meet his needs than we can.
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium -
Additional Information
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Organization name
Ventura County Animal Regulation
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Location:
Camarillo, California, 93010 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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