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Hooch - RRUFF #57
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BASIC STATS
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Sex:
Male / Neutered
Age: 5 yrs
Size: 85 lbs
Kids: 5 years and older
Dogs: Females
Cats: Unknown
Small Pets: Unknown
Level: Some Experience
Location: MA |
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8/16/11
UPDATED: Hello! My name is Hooch. Foster Mom told me
to tell people a little bit about myself. I was found running
down the street dragging a chain and no one came to the
shelter to find me. The people at the shelter really took
a shine to me. I had an unhealthy coat so they pulled their
money and bought me a jacket! They felt really bad that
no one would stop to consider adopting me and I had been
there for so long. So they got me neutered in the hopes
it would help find me a home. Still no one came looking
for a wonderful dog. So then they contacted some rottie
rescues and a really nice RRUFF volunteer came out to see
me. I passed her test and she said I had lots of potential.
The people at the shelter sent me off with treats and toys.
They were very happy for me. Here are some of the things
foster mom feels a potential adopter should know about me:
Hooch had never lived inside before(in my opinion). He used to try to walk on his tiptoes in the house. He walks like a normal dog now and only goes sliding when he gets excited.
He was not house trained(peepee only). Within two days he figured out you go outside and he has only had two marking accidents since. I find that pretty darn impressive.
He had a pathetic and rough coat. Sparse everywhere. Some places he was bald and some were oozy wounds. He has grown a soft and nice coat and his bald spots are healed up. I brush him from top to bottom twice a week and he loves it. He will always have sensitive skin, but it is not a problem for an attentive owner. He goes to the groomer once a month and is the best behaved boy.
He knows his basic obedience and once he trusts his handler he is a very good boy.
He crates very well.
He has a tail.
He is a busy watch dog-he barks at anyone who dares go by the house.
We think he is a wonderful boy with oodles of potential.
He has been great with my little children. Because we do not know his history children 5 and up with supervision would seem wise.
From what we can tell Hooch was only tied up outdoors. Considering that his temperament that he has shown is stellar.
He has a huge blocky head and a wrinkly nose.
He is just sweet and fun and with guidance will make an awesome pet. We have a female dog who he lives with and they are good friends. She taunts Hooch, and he does a lot of barking and gnashing but that is it, with slow and proper introduction we do not see why Hooch could not live with a female dog. If a potential adopter had a male dog I would state my best guess would be that it should be a male with phenomenal temperament so that there would be no issues. No other dogs in a home would also seem to be fine for Hooch. Small pets and cats are unknown as there are none in his foster home.
So, there you have it. I am here and waiting for my forever home. If you are interested in meeting me apply and come say hi. I am in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
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