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Posted over 7 years ago
| Updated over 7 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
"Debo" is an extra-large, 5-yo (born 12-4-2010) neutered male GSD who can best be described as a gentle giant. Debo has a mellow, easy-going temperament. He's friendly with strangers, and readily let me pet him inside his former owners' vehicle when I first met him. (Not something you want to do with most GSDs!) Debo loves kids, and was frequently around his owner's 7 & 10-yo grandkids. He was even good with their 1-yo grandkid. Nonetheless, Debo is reportedly a good watchdog.
Debo is excellent w/ other dogs, as demonstrated in this video (click here) of him with some of the dogs at GSRSV's rescue ranch. He's tolerant and non-alpha. Debo has never been around cats, and would chase off cats that came into his former owner's yard, so we will only consider a home without cats for him.
Debo weighed 111 lbs when he was neutered on 5-21; he is probably about 20 lbs overweight (due to lack of exercise). He has a beautiful, thick coat, what is often referred to as a "plush coat" in GSD circles. He has a nice, square back and no signs of hip problems.
Debo's former owners kept him outside most of his life, but since GSRSV took him in, he's been very happy hanging out inside and has not had a single accident. He did fine when left alone for hours in his former home. Debo does pull when walking on leash, but not so hard that his female former owner couldn't control him.
Debo loves to swim; he routinely cools down in the pond at GSRSV's rescue ranch, and was like a black polar bear in a friend's swimming pool. Debo also loves to go for rides in a vehicle and is a polite passenger. He likes to play fetch--sometimes he'll release the ball, other times he likes to play tug-of-war.
Debo's former owners purchased him as a puppy. Though they were clearly attached to Debo, they were forced to find a new home for him because the house they were renting was sold and they were unable to find a new, affordable place to rent that would allow Debo. Not wanting to see Debo end up in a shelter, GSRSV took him in at its rescue ranch just prior to his owner's moving out. Debo's adoption fee is $210.
