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Posted over 8 years ago
| Updated over 8 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Catahoula Leopard Dog/Labrador Retriever
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
The name 'Leon' comes from the French word for 'lion,' which can be translated to mean kingliness and grandeur. Leon the Dog possesses both of these qualities, and he's got a larger-than-life presence, which can be attributed to his general excitement over being alive on this planet. Everyone who has met Leon has taken quite a liking to his beautiful, multi-colored and red-hued eyeballs. At about 18 months old, Leon weighs in at 38 pounds, and he's just a bundle of joy and enthusiasm that is sure to make his future companions feel like the luckiest people on earth, too.
Leon greets people with the puppy version of a roar: he loves to jump up and lick the faces of those who cross his path. He's a one-year-old retriever mix who is incredibly bright, and who will do just fine with proper greetings after some obedience training from his forever family. He absolutely loves being around people--and that includes friends of the canine and feline variety. Leon loves to run, play fetch, tug and Frisbee; if you are looking for a possible agility dog - this could be your man. That being said, Leon is an aspiring lap dog and wants to be right on top of his humans when it is time to rest. Leon is a sweet boy who with a little bit of leash work and some training like most young dogs require, will be perfectly primed to bring his lionlike splendor and handsomeness to his Future Forever Home.
Leon is being fostered in central CT. For more information, contact erin.camp@bigfluffydogs.com.
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at http://www.bigfluffydogs.com/online-app.php. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM ADOPT-A-PEY: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in it's listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters must understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for:1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only "hold it" for one hour per month of age (ex. a 4 month old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break).2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old, to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise.3.) Socialization: The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home.4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded tenfold, for years to come.Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy.Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time consuming, and can be expensive. All Dogs Require:Supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well socialized dog is more than worth the effort put in to get them there.
