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My basic info
Breed
Treeing Walker Coonhound/Munsterlander
Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
D15054
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
We all have heard the legend of Pandora's Box. Pandora was given a wedding gift of a beautiful box, given the condition that it must never, ever be opened. After time, though, she opened the box, releasing all kinds of terrible evils onto mankind. She slammed the box closed, but then heard one more tiny voice emerging from the box, asking, begging to be released. She again opened the box and what remained inside was Hope.
Hope is Pandora (Panda for short), always looking to please, to play, to make you smile. Hoping for a second chance to become part of your family. Hoping that that special person will come and find her, let her be the dog she is supposed to be, and be her companion forever.
Panda is an 11 month old girl weighing in at about 50 pounds. She has a beautiful sleek coat that looks black at first glance but actually has chocolate overtones, captivating soulful eyes, and a smile from ear to ear. Though we would have guessed, just based on her looks, that she was some sort of lab-terrier mix had we not known any better, we actually have a DNA test on her that shows she is a Treeing Walker Coonhound, Small Münsterlander, Whippet Cross. Go figure that one out!
Panda is house trained, knows basic commands, will go into a crate if needed, walks very well on a leash, plays great with any dog, and is just about the best "move in condition" kind of girl you'll come across. Her coat is very short and will be very low maintenance and low shedding which is a big plus. She is trustworthy in the home and doesn't chew, (well unless your fuzzy slipper looks so much like a toy that she just has to run around trying to get it to squeak!) She is, simply put, just a nice, good dog. However, she has one dilemma: Panda has a 'rap sheet'.
Panda was adopted as a small puppy and returned 8 months later for 'biting' incidents. What we've learned about her is that she is energetic (as most puppies are) and can tend to get excited and will jump up on people, which can lead to over-excitement and nipping/biting behavior. Her family eventually resolved that this behavior was not something they were suited to deal with. So, back she came.
The good news: This is very fixable. Panda is currently living with a foster trainer right now and making progress. In fact, her foster mom tells us that Panda is one of the 'easiest' dogs we've ever given her. Still, Panda now has the stigma of a bite record, whether justly earned or not. Therefore, she should not go to a home with children, although experienced teenagers could be okay. Her person or family will need to have the know-how and commitment to provide strong leadership, positive direction and adequate daily exercise. If you are that person, you will end up with a super loyal, loving dog that will add enjoyment and gratification to your life beyond your wildest expectations. This dog has unbelievable potential!
Panda's adoption fee of $275 includes heartworm test, DAPP (distemper combo) vaccination, Bordetella vaccination, rabies vaccination, microchip, deworming, flea and tick prevention, heartworm preventative, and she is spayed. Her adopter will also receive her Breed Ancestry Certification (DNA test) and ongoing training support from her current foster trainer.
