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My name is Leonardo!

Posted over 8 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Anatolian Shepherd/Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Leonardo, the Anatolian Shepherd mix, is my type of dog. He is gorgeous, fluffy and big, weighing in at 67 lbs, without being huge. He has all-knowing piercing eyes and a big mushy, cuddly, goofy personality to boot. He is categorically incapable of being in a bad mood and in turn, guaranteed to make you smile.

At 2 years old, Leonardo is still on the more exuberant side of medium energy, however one would never call him spastic or hyperactive. This playful dude loves to run, wrestle and romp and enjoys playtime with all dogs of all shapes and sizes. He is less fond of cats, however, and seems to fear them. We think with proper introductions Leonardo would do just fine in a home with nice cats. He would love a doggie playmate in his forever home but would also do just fine as a only if he was given adequate play time at the park.

Leonardo is a sweetheart who loves all people. He loves to cuddle and entertain and will play fetch with himself if you knows you are watching in a bid to made you laugh. Leonardo is decent on the leash, crate trained and house trained. He is a gem of a dog.

To adopt Leonardo, email estelle@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-PET: 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.

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