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My basic info
Breed
Labradoodle/Lhasa Apso
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
6 years 8 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
32 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Has special needs
Microchipped
My story
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Banjo is a scruffy terrier in appearance, but larger than most scruffy terriers, weighing about 32 lbs. We think he is a Labradoodle mixed with Lhasa apso and is around the age of one. Banjo STANDS OUT as a VERY unique looking dog in appearance! If you adopt Banjo, you will have a one-of-a-kind dog! A plus is that his coat is of the low-to-no-shedding type, and he may even be hypoallergenic. Banjo is a sweet and loving dog that loves all people and gets very excited to meet new faces! He has been fostered with two older female dogs, and he gets along very well with his canine pals, oftentimes playing for extended periods with Addison, the rescue’s mascot, who is now age 10. (I have not had Banjo with any male dogs or little dogs to the present, but I see no indication that he would not also be fine given proper introductions and the dog/dog match is good. However, I do tend to see boy/girl as a straightforward match.)
Banjo loves toys! He loves to play to include chasing a toy and bringing it back to you, but one nice thing about Banjo is that he can also entertain himself with various toys on his own. He loves to play with the other dogs, and he is oftentimes spotted sharing the same crate or pet beds with his two Pittie foster sisters. Banjo also seems quite potty-trained at present (however, potty reinforcement is needed in any new environment). He is also crate-trained, (as here at the rescue, dogs are crated to eat, sleep, and when folks are gone from home, primarily for structure, safety, and preservation of property). Banjo has done exceedingly well when crated, sleeping quietly throughout the night, enjoying his rawhides as a pre-bedtime snack, and also when I have had to leave the house for a bit.
Banjo can still be very much a puppy in his antics and demeanor, and is still somewhat of a blank slate for training. Leaping up at you happily for love (and when he is excited) and being “mouthy” are two puppy habits that need work. (Mouthy is when a dog never learned that puppy play biting is no longer acceptable. It does not hurt; he is communicating with his mouth like many dog breeds do; yet and still, I correct him if he does this. Being mouthy is also Banjo’s play style; he thinks it is a game to leap up and nip at your shirt sleeve. Again, he is not being aggressive, but these are puppy antics that are training issues. The aforementioned is typical to many breed types - the rescue is very familiar with them!) Overall, Banjo is super affectionate and people-oriented, and shows great promise. We have been working with him teaching manners and the rescue’s routine, which he has picked up fairly quickly and he improves daily. Though he can be playful, he can also settle down in the house nicely and be totally chill.
To state the obvious, Banjo only has three legs. But this does not stop Banjo! I would not even call Banjo a special needs dog because he can do pretty much do what any other dog can do, and him being a “tri-pod” certainly does not disqualify him from being adoptable, or deserving of a loving, permanent home though maybe not one with too many stairs to use daily and repetitively, or to be adopted as an exercise dog. The best fit for Banjo will be with compassionate people who connect with his rescue story, and who want a sweet companion puppy to love and to train. A home with another well-socialized canine role model and a small yard at the very least is his best fit. I also believe the other dog in the home will keep him “dog social.” I am particularly looking for a home where people will incorporate training into his ongoing routine. He is an intelligent dog that will relish in the learning and positive reinforcement.
NOTE: We only adopt dogs as primarily INDOOR dogs. Dogs can go outside to play, potty, to sun themselves at will, but should never be excluded to an outside area. You do not need to give a dog the run of the entire house, and an appropriate sized wire crate works very well during a transitional phase.
Banjo is neutered, fully vaccinated, Front-lined, dewormed, and micro-chipped. If you are interested in Banjo, email Angel’s Heart Dog Rescue at: adopt@angelsheartdogrescue.com. In the email, please provide some information about your home, family, other pets, and your dog experience. Please also check you spam folder for an email reply from the rescue. Please also provide a phone number if you wish. Angel’s Heart Dog Rescue is a private, home-based rescue. We seek stable homes that can provide a loving environment for the dogs in our care. There is an application process that precedes meeting a dog (applications are not online). The phone number to the rescue is: 626-340-9316. There is no need to phone the rescue unless you do not receive a response from your email within 24 hours (evening to night emails may get a response the following morning). Please also visit my website at: http://www.angelsheartdogrescue.com and go to the Adoption Tab to read about the adoption process.
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