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Posted over 7 years ago
| Updated over 7 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Great Dane/Mastiff
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
NOTE: More pictures to come! Also a video.
Well, hello there!
Please allow me to introduce myself.
I am a very sweet, affectionate male Great Dane/Mastiff mix.
I am between 1 - 2 years old.
I am keeping my past life a secret, but I will say that my new life began on the day I was found. You see, I was found rummaging through the trash cans as I was very hungry and becoming emaciated. I then spent a week at a shelter before I was surrendered to the Forever Friends Great Dane Rescue (FFGDR).
I weighed 105 lbs and today, I have regained a portion of my weight back.
I was introduced to my foster daddy and we got along very well. My foster daddy said that I have an incredible affection for people, and am a big leaner like typical Great Danes.
I am NOT aggressive by any means. My foster daddy also said that no matter how lovable I am, I don’t quite know how to look less intimidating whenever I see people and animals. I LOVE to meet them. Whenever I see people and animals, I get so happy that I just want to rush towards them so I can be petted! Because I have yet to learn how to be calmer dog, people tend to be nervous around me. I’m still a puppy in spite of my big body. Thus, I am still learning to have better manners with people and animals.
I have not yet been exposed to children up-close under my foster daddy’s care as I am still learning how to act and be calmer. By acting like a very happy puppy, I could accidentally knock little kids down.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE tennis balls! If you let me, I will fetch tennis balls in the backyard for hours! I also have a tendency to shred some of them.
In spite of my love of tennis balls, I don’t show much interest in other toys. But I do love larges bone marrows. I also love kong-filled treats. Sometimes, I carry my yellow duck squeak in my mouth.
I sit very well for my meals and treats.
I have not mastered any other basic commands yet.
I am house-trained.
I am trusted around the house overnight.
I am crate-trained however, I do NOT like it so I will try to avoid going in. But, if you toss in a kong with treats (or peanut butter), bone, or a toy into the crate, I will go in.
I do believe that I smell wonderful and don’t understand why I need a bath every once in a while. While I do not like baths, but I do tolerate it well.
Because of my foster daddy’s schedules, he believes that I am more of a flexible dog rather than a routine-based dog.
I do fairly good on leash during the walks however, I do pull whenever I see people and animals because I want to meet them. Thus, I still need some leash training.
I have no food aggression and I don’t object my foster daddy tested me by playing with my food while I eat.
I do pretty good taking treats from hands in a gentle way, especially from an open hand.
I am fairly calm and laid back at home. I always want to be in the same room with my person. I will lay on the ground next to my person. Sometimes, I try to lay on top of my person while being petted.
I do my job to chase wild squirrels out of the yard. I must keep the yard clean!
I have not been exposed to cats under my foster daddy’s care. It is unknown if I like cats or not.
I have a quirky habit of stealing dirty socks and have them on my dog bed while I sleep.
I love my foster daddy but I also know that I need a permanent home. I cannot wait to meet my new person and I promise to treat you like my best person to love and snuggle with!
If you are interested in Bentley, please apply for adoption at this link:
http://www.foreverfriendsgdri.com/adoption-application-1.html
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
Forever Friends Great Dane Rescue adopts to qualified homes in Illinois, Indiana, St. Louis, and parts of Wisconsin.
ADOPTION PROCESS: If you are interested in adopting, please go to and review the Adoption Process
http://www.foreverfriendsgdri.com/adoption-application-1.html information carefully. If our terms and adoption fees are acceptable, please complete the complete the Adoption Application.
NOTE: We cannot give any additional information about dogs until your application has been approved. A dog will be listed on Adopt-a-Pet.com until it is no longer available for adoption.