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My basic info
Breed
Italian Greyhound
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Purebred
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Buddy is seven-years old and weighs twenty-four pounds.
Since Buddy's original owner passed away, Buddy stayed with a relative, then in a home where he got along with all the dogs except for a five-pound poodle who he would not leave alone (Buddy is neutered, the poodle is spayed), and is now in a home with one other Italian Greyhound.
Buddy, who weighs twenty-four pounds, is housetrained, will bark when he needs to go out, and is accident free in his current home. He is not much of a barker, only barking once or twice to alert that someone has approached the door, or when he needs to go outside. This very sweet boy has an easy to enjoy energy level, ready for a walk when you are, and content to relax afterwards; is friendly; and enjoys cuddling with his person on the sofa. Buddy travels nicely by car, has been fine at the dog park, and is good when left alone with free range of the home.
When on-leash and another dog is seen, Buddy becomes very excited. If his owner has him sit until the other dog passes, Buddy will "bay" until the other dog does so. If he is allowed to greet the dog, he is fine. Buddy also reacts to some bicycles, and has a tendency to chase squirrels. Buddy's current owner is finding Buddy's on-leash, reactive behavior difficult to deal with, especially since other dogs are difficult to avoid in his neighborhood. However, this behavior can be addressed through desensitization and counter-conditioning (I will be glad to provide information regarding this). Buddy needs an adopter willing to assist him with his on-leash reactivity, and a home out of the city, preferably with a fenced yard, might be best for this handsome, gentle guy. If you would like to welcome Buddy to his forever home, please contact Italian Greyhound Place.
