Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Charlie is a spunky young dog who loves to go for walks, chase his ball, or take a ride in the car. His favorite words are “Charlie, do want to go bye-bye?” He is great with other dogs and even cats! Charlie would enjoy a playful doggy companion, and a fenced yard to chase his ball in (but neither is required). He is great on leash, and he is friendly and outgoing when he is out and about. He happily greets humans of allsizes! At home he is affectionate and sweet, and he seeks out attention and petting, and he likes to give doggy kisses. He's a young dog, so he likes to go go go! An active family would suit Charlie just fine!
Charlie has one hard rule, though. He does not want to be touched when he is lying down to rest or sleeping. This behavior is known as resting place resource guarding in dogs. When this boundary that Charlie has is not respected, he may become defensive. He came into our care after his original owner misunderstood and mismanaged this issue, and we promised Charlie that it would never happen again. This is a behavior that is very manageable and can be improved with time, patience and training, but it may always be a part of who Charlie is. His foster mom reports that there are no issues as long as Charlie’s rule is followed by all humans. A professional dog trainer has worked with him and will be a part of choosing Charlie's adoptive family.
Charlie is crate trained, and enjoys having his own "room" to go to when he wants to chill out. He often chooses to take a nap there during the day, and he sleeps in his crate at night. We recommend that Charlie's adoptive family provide a crate for his comfort and security, and Charlie says it must also include a cozy blanket to snuggle into.
Homes with children or that have frequent young visitors will NOT be considered for Charlie, out of an abundance of caution.
Charlie has a soft curly coat that will need professional grooming every 6-8 weeks to keep him looking his best. Please consider this lifelong expense. He handles grooming like a champ!
Mostly Muttz Rescue, PO Box 406, Gilbertsville, PA 19525PA Kennel License 10872
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