Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Toast the hunk: On hug duty and squirrel patrol!
Toast / 1 yr 7 mo / Male / Mixed breed / 25 kg - 55 lbs / Rescued from Tennessee / Currently fostered in Mississauga
Good with dogs and kids / House and crate-trained
Ready to be adored? Meet Toast, this boy’s charming, affectionate and playful personality lights up any room he’s in. His stoic face and beautiful brown eyes might make him seem serious and sad but don't be fooled-Toast is all about fun, naps, hugs and belly rubs. This big ol’ lovebug enjoys hosting parties, chewy toys, outdoor sniffaris, car rides, and lounging with his humans.
Toast is a big-time hugger and thrives on socializing - saying hi to every person and dog he meets when he’s allowed to! He's quickly learning some obedience commands, although he may get distracted and sometimes outright stubborn, he is a hard worker and loves to please his people.
Toast is looking for a family that will provide him the structure, routine and advocacy he likely hadn’t had in his early year as young pup. He has adjusted quite well to home living since his prior rescue arrangements living outdoors at a dog rescue statuary in Tennessee after he was saved from a high kill shelter.
Toast has mastered house, potty and crate training and can be left for up to 8 hours but does have a vocal personality that might not be ideal for apartments or close neighbours. Toast has learned to settle in his crate and a puppy proof space but might howl and whine like he’s telling you at various times "I'm being a good boy, but I can’t wait till you’re home" in his native dog language and then goes back to napping or chewing on his Benebone.
A bonus ideal family checklist for Toast would be a house with a fenced yard where he could lounge, play, and watch squirrels in peace but is not necessary, but if his physical and mental needs are met, like going for walks where he can sniff to his heart’s content, he wouldn’t need a fenced yard. Toast loves the attention he gets from kids and do well in a home with kids who would be ok with his size, hugs, and puppy paws.
Toast loves the company of his canine pals and lives in a foster home with a dog but had shown some early signs of guarding behaviour with the dog when he arrived that has since been managed with structure, supervision and removal of potential triggers like high value chews. As we continue to learn about Toast, he will thrive as the only dog in the home as he loves to be the centre of attention. It’s important to note no guarding concerns have every progressed to any humans.
His initial excitement around cats has calmed, but because of his prey drive outdoors, a cat-free home would be ideal. As for squirrels, they're his sworn nemesis, and he loves nothing more than watching and hoping to chase them.
Toast's loving nature and fun personality make him an excellent family dog. This love bug would thrive with a family that would take him on adventures, and is ready to give and receive lots of affection.
If you're ready to give Toast a home where he can continue to thrive apply today at: www.caninehaven.org/dog-application
Neutered / Microchipped / Vaccinations up to date
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