This big gal has a big heart for her human friends and photos do not do her justice. Just come in and see for yourself!
It’s hard to tell what breed mix she has, as she has the extra-thick puff of fur around her neck like a chow, with the coloring and coat (including the back waves!) of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. She has the round face of a Lab with the ears of a Shepherd. She has the bright amber eyes and the monochromatic look of them with her coat is utterly stunning. If ever a dog deserved a free DNA test, Maddie is your gal.
Maddie’s temperament is quite in line with a standard Chessie, as she is focused and affectionate when she has some 1:1 time with the volunteers at MACC. She can have a mind of her own and be stubborn about going and doing what she wants, especially in the shelter environment where dogs don’t get a whole lot of choice about much. She is polite without being over the top.
Maddie’s behavior with other dogs within our playgroup program is a 180 of the above. In her playgroup appearances, Maddie was not aggressive with the other dogs but she was very controlling. She did a lot of posturing and height seeking – both of which are antagonistic gestures – and when she would correct another dog for a behavior she didn’t like, her corrections were over the top/too much. Unless her new owner has a lot of dog handling experience – including with dogs who don’t particularly enjoy the company of other dogs – we feel Maddie would do best as the only dog (and pawsibly animal) in the home. Being able to soak up the time, attention, and training abilities of the humans in the household is a scenario where this gal will be set up to shine!
This big gal has a big heart for her human friends and photos do not do her justice. Just come in and see for yourself!
It’s hard to tell what breed mix she has, as she has the extra-thick puff of fur around her neck like a chow, with the coloring and coat (including the back waves!) of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. She has the round face of a Lab with the ears of a Shepherd. She has the bright amber eyes and the monochromatic look of them with her coat is utterly stunning. If ever a dog deserved a free DNA test, Maddie is your gal.
Maddie’s temperament is quite in line with a standard Chessie, as she is focused and affectionate when she has some 1:1 time with the volunteers at MACC. She can have a mind of her own and be stubborn about going and doing what she wants, especially in the shelter environment where dogs don’t get a whole lot of choice about much. She is polite without being over the top.
Maddie’s behavior with other dogs within our playgroup program is a 180 of the above. In her playgroup appearances, Maddie was not aggressive with the other dogs but she was very controlling. She did a lot of posturing and height seeking – both of which are antagonistic gestures – and when she would correct another dog for a behavior she didn’t like, her corrections were over the top/too much. Unless her new owner has a lot of dog handling experience – including with dogs who don’t particularly enjoy the company of other dogs – we feel Maddie would do best as the only dog (and pawsibly animal) in the home. Being able to soak up the time, attention, and training abilities of the humans in the household is a scenario where this gal will be set up to shine!
MACC operates a state of the art animal shelter which annually takes in over 4,000 animals. For more information, see www.minneapolismn.gov/animals/adopt/.
MACC operates a state of the art animal shelter which annually takes in over 4,000 animals. For more information, see www.minneapolismn.gov/animals/adopt/.
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Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Closed
City Holidays, Closed
Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Closed
City Holidays, Closed
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