 Dexter
Dexter is 10-12 mos old and was in a home with kids. His family dumped him with 2 of their other shepherds at the shelter because they were moving. His sisters were killed by shelter by the time we got to Dexter.
He's amazing with people, friendly, outgoing, affectionate. He loves picking up things and carrying them to a certain area. If you are missing a slipper, shoe, sock, newspaper etc ... Dexter will know where they are. He's great with other dogs and is playful so I think he would be happiest with a young female dog that likes to play.
Dexter has a high prey drive and will chase rabbits, squirrels, lizards. His foster mom doesn't have cats so didn't know for sure, but guesses NO CATS. However he's so eager to learn and please, she believes he can be trained to get along with the resident cat.
He needs a family that likes to be followed around by their dog, or who don't mind Dexter jumping in bed with them. He wants to be inside and by his owner's side at all times. He was an outside dog previously but he prefers the inside anytime. He fell into our pool the first day thinking it was concrete. Only once though. If there's a pool, don't leave him alone unless you train him to find his way out. At times he will try to climb in your lap while you're watching TV. He loves his walks and gravitates toward the other dog on the walk with him and will keep looking back to make sure all dogs and humans are still there.
Dexter seems to be well bred, his gait is great, nice conformation, stunning coloring.
He hasn't had an accident in the house but they keep the sliding glass door open at all times so he goes outside to do his business. He's ok in the crate at night but prefers sleeping right next to you.
Like many newly rescued dogs, Dexter will growl to at the other dogs if they come close to his food or treats, but has no issues with humans moving or taking away his food. He will come right away when called and is very responsive to training.
Dexter weighed 58 pounds the first day out of the shelter, he needs to gain at least 10-15 pounds. His ideal weight will be 70-75 pounds once matured and filled out.
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