Libby, MT - Newfoundland/Labrador Retriever. Meet Trooper a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Newfoundland/Labrador Retriever

Color

Black

Age

Puppy

Size

X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

11-1657

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

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

Trooper is going to be a very large dog. He is roughly 6 months old, and still needs a good amount of training. He is leash trained, but will be working with experienced dog handlers at the shelter to brush up on his training. He lives up to the Newfoundland breed description of “Gentle Giant” already; he is loving and friendly and wants nothing more than to climb into your lap. He ambles around on his large paws, clumsy as can be. He does well with children, cats, and other dogs; we would recommend children be over age 4 due to Trooper’s clumsy nature and the possibility of him knocking littler children down. He appears to be housebroken and keeps a clean kennel area. Trooper’s front paws tend to splay out, which we’ve been told may be caused by the mixing of large breed to small breed dogs. (This said, "Lab" may not be the second breed, but it is our "best guess".) We are hoping to have him checked by the vet to verify this information. However, an experienced dog handler has assured us he will grow up and behave just like any other dog, but may have some limitations on his overall daily exercise. He is an adorable big guy who doesn’t let a little thing like “weak ankles” get to him!  Pictures do not do this big boy justice; adoptive families are encouraged to come meet him and fill out an application, or fill out an application online.