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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Age
Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (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:
The only thing better than the word “puppy” (Go on. Say it a few times.) is a real life fuzzy puppy. Wensley Dale is the real thing. And though the word “good” doesn’t always match up so well with the word “puppy,” In Wensley’s case it comes pretty darned close.
Although he isn’t what you would call petite exactly (17 lbs at 14 weeks) he will not grow to the size of the Labs to whom he is related and he has a pretty fine touch for such a young guy. He has developed a refined relationship with the kitties. And he plays nicely, never indulging in barbaric shredding and destruction. Amazing, huh? Foster mom has even taught this little guy “sit” and “come” already. He will stay in his crate and he makes it through the night with no accidents. He does love the toys though, especially the soft ones, which is probably the Retriever in his DNA showing up to be cute. And boy is he cute! He also has some lessons to teach children about healthy snacking. His treat of choice is carrots. How is that for a puppy perk?!
He knows how to play nicely with other dogs. In his youth with us, he has not been around children. He is just a kid himself though and will do fine with children who know how to be gentle with very sweet baby dogs and will provide a considerate amount of cuddle. He has some leash skills and those can always use some gentle practice.
Let’s not forget that for all his refined ways he is still a puppy, still learning things like not to jump up, even if it is with joy, when greeting the people he loves. Wensley Dale would like his very own family and we are sure his very own family will be delighted with their newest member. If you are looking for a puppy who knows the score and whose score on the puppy havoc and wreckage scale is very low, please contact jane@bigfluffydogs.com for information about him or about how to adopt him.
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.
