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My basic info
Breed
French Bulldog
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn/Brindle
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
161
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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The very best things about Walter are his grumpy face and his silly personality. He is very much puppy-like and inquisitive about everything.
Walter was picked up as a stray on NYE and transferred to RMFBR by the shelter. He is hairless. His DNA results came back at 9% Chinese Crested and 91% French bulldog. He will need care for his hairless skin.
He would be best with someone that wants a dog to be by their side all the time: A very faithful, silly, yet naughty shadow. His favorite place to be is right next to or on top of his person - he has to be touching them! Someone that is willing to work with him on training. He is very smart and treat motivated. He has practiced a little bit of agility and has done really well. Working his brain helps keep him out of trouble.
Daily Routine
Breakfast at 7am
Treat around noon
Dinner at 5:30pm
Bathroom breaks when he first wakes up and before bed. Usually wakes up between 4am-6am to go to the bathroom and then goes back to sleep till breakfast time.
Spends his day alternating between napping, playing with toys and if the weather is nice, a little sun bathing and exploring the yard. We walk at least every other day. He would love to walk daily. We walk at least mile up to 1 miles (dependent on weather/temperature).
Sleeping
Walter sleeps in a crate outfitted with a fuzzy bed and soft blanket. He is good about going in the crate at night, but sometimes he tries to stay on the couch. He is easily persuaded with a small treat followed by belly rubs. He is crated since he usually has to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night and since it is so warm and cozy in the house, he would prefer to go to the bathroom in the house than outside.
Bathroom Training
He uses a dog door most of the time. There are pee pads by the dog door in case it is too cold outside and he does use them. He does not use the dog door at night. He sleeps in a crate and is taken out if he has to go then back to bed. The crate is in our bedroom, if you would like for him to serenade you all night, he can be crated in another room.
He is really good about NOT going to the bathroom in his crate. He is so good that he will let out the tiniest whine between 4am-6am to let you know he has to go. Then when you open the crate door he just lays there looking at you like disturbed his sleep. Don't fall for this trick! He is waiting for you to go to the bathroom and just when you are mid-stream he will exit the crate to find a warm spot in the house to go to the bathroom. Therefore, it is recommended to carry him to the door and put him out to go to the bathroom. This is usually only necessary for the middle of the night bathroom breaks.
When it is cold out you do have to make sure he goes out to the bathroom. It is recommended you keep eyes on him until he goes to the bathroom. He is always waiting for you to drop your guard. A few prompts and a stern look will usually get him to go. Walter knows how to "fake pee to get back inside when it's cold. He will make a very brief squat like he is peeing, usually making direct eye contact with you, but doesn't actually pee. Then comes running back inside, very happy with himself.
Walks
He loves going on walks. He usually takes his time sniffing around and goes the pace of his foster siblings. When walking with his foster sister, he likes to try to play with her, but he doesn't do it with his old man foster brother (he knows better). When his harness comes out, he sits patiently for you to put it on him.
Car Rides
He loves going on car rides. His favorite spot is to sit on the backseat and rest on the hammock divider with his paws on the center console or in the doggy booster seat. He is very good in the car. He prefers if you lift him in and out of the car.
Dogs
Absolutely LOVES other dogs; especially if they will play with him. When dogs come to his home then he can be wild and things its wrestle time. He may need to be redirected to settle down. If he is meeting them on neutral territory, he starts off shy and then warms up to his playful self. He would love to have another dog that will play and run around with him.
Kids & Cats
Walter hasn't been around either. He saw a cat on a walk and was very interested. I think he would be very excited and interested in kids or cats and depending on how they respond to him will determine his interest level. I think he would be good with kids that are respectful of him and that would play well with him. He does play bit/chew like a puppy, so that would need to be managed.
Likes: Literally just about everything! He is crazy for any kind of food! Licky mats with yogurt & peanut butter or baby food.
Dislikes: Anyone that doesn't like him. Not being near his people. Water on his face & ears.
Grooming
He will need regular baths for his skin. He is very good at getting baths. He gets a licky mat treat stuck to the side of the tub and he enjoys that while getting washed. He doesn't like having water on his face, so a wash cloth is used for his face.
Other Personality Stuff
He is cautious when he goes to new places or meets new people. Once he has had a chance to check it out and realize all is good, he relaxes and is very playful.
He loves being near his people! He is always there, watching you, or touching you. When you think he isn't around, you will be surprised by his cold, wet face pressed against you.
Anything that he can get in his mouth, that he wants to get in his mouth, will get in there - especially if he knows you are not watching and if he is even slightly bored.
So far everything he has eaten has come out the other end. Hair ties, stud earrings, foam from inside a dog bed, eye ointment, twigs & mulch are the things I can recall. Highly recommended to have pet insurance.
We have managed this in two ways:
1. He is crated when we are not home or if I need to do something and can't keep an eye on him.
2. We have "Walter-proofed an area and he is limited to that space when we are not around. This means removing anything from reach that could get in his mouth. Anything that could be reached by him hopping on a chair, couch, or low table to get on a surface.
Neuter, nares, and skin repair $4500 done
The very best things about Walter are his grumpy face and his silly personality. He is very much puppy-like and inquisitive about everything.
Walter was picked up as a stray on NYE and transferred to RMFBR by the shelter. He is hairless. His DNA results came back at 9% Chinese Crested and 91% French bulldog. He will need care for his hairless skin.
He would be best with someone that wants a dog to be by their side all the time: A very faithful, silly, yet naughty shadow. His favorite place to be is right next to or on top of his person - he has to be touching them! Someone that is willing to work with him on training. He is very smart and treat motivated. He has practiced a little bit of agility and has done really well. Working his brain helps keep him out of trouble.
Daily Routine
Breakfast at 7am
Treat around noon
Dinner at 5:30pm
Bathroom breaks when he first wakes up and before bed. Usually wakes up between 4am-6am to go to the bathroom and then goes back to sleep till breakfast time.
Spends his day alternating between napping, playing with toys and if the weather is nice, a little sun bathing and exploring the yard. We walk at least every other day. He would love to walk daily. We walk at least mile up to 1 miles (dependent on weather/temperature).
Sleeping
Walter sleeps in a crate outfitted with a fuzzy bed and soft blanket. He is good about going in the crate at night, but sometimes he tries to stay on the couch. He is easily persuaded with a small treat followed by belly rubs. He is crated since he usually has to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night and since it is so warm and cozy in the house, he would prefer to go to the bathroom in the house than outside.
Bathroom Training
He uses a dog door most of the time. There are pee pads by the dog door in case it is too cold outside and he does use them. He does not use the dog door at night. He sleeps in a crate and is taken out if he has to go then back to bed. The crate is in our bedroom, if you would like for him to serenade you all night, he can be crated in another room.
He is really good about NOT going to the bathroom in his crate. He is so good that he will let out the tiniest whine between 4am-6am to let you know he has to go. Then when you open the crate door he just lays there looking at you like disturbed his sleep. Don't fall for this trick! He is waiting for you to go to the bathroom and just when you are mid-stream he will exit the crate to find a warm spot in the house to go to the bathroom. Therefore, it is recommended to carry him to the door and put him out to go to the bathroom. This is usually only necessary for the middle of the night bathroom breaks.
When it is cold out you do have to make sure he goes out to the bathroom. It is recommended you keep eyes on him until he goes to the bathroom. He is always waiting for you to drop your guard. A few prompts and a stern look will usually get him to go. Walter knows how to "fake pee to get back inside when it's cold. He will make a very brief squat like he is peeing, usually making direct eye contact with you, but doesn't actually pee. Then comes running back inside, very happy with himself.
Walks
He loves going on walks. He usually takes his time sniffing around and goes the pace of his foster siblings. When walking with his foster sister, he likes to try to play with her, but he doesn't do it with his old man foster brother (he knows better). When his harness comes out, he sits patiently for you to put it on him.
Car Rides
He loves going on car rides. His favorite spot is to sit on the backseat and rest on the hammock divider with his paws on the center console or in the doggy booster seat. He is very good in the car. He prefers if you lift him in and out of the car.
Dogs
Absolutely LOVES other dogs; especially if they will play with him. When dogs come to his home then he can be wild and things its wrestle time. He may need to be redirected to settle down. If he is meeting them on neutral territory, he starts off shy and then warms up to his playful self. He would love to have another dog that will play and run around with him.
Kids & Cats
Walter hasn't been around either. He saw a cat on a walk and was very interested. I think he would be very excited and interested in kids or cats and depending on how they respond to him will determine his interest level. I think he would be good with kids that are respectful of him and that would play well with him. He does play bit/chew like a puppy, so that would need to be managed.
Likes: Literally just about everything! He is crazy for any kind of food! Licky mats with yogurt & peanut butter or baby food.
Dislikes: Anyone that doesn't like him. Not being near his people. Water on his face & ears.
Grooming
He will need regular baths for his skin. He is very good at getting baths. He gets a licky mat treat stuck to the side of the tub and he enjoys that while getting washed. He doesn't like having water on his face, so a wash cloth is used for his face.
Other Personality Stuff
He is cautious when he goes to new places or meets new people. Once he has had a chance to check it out and realize all is good, he relaxes and is very playful.
He loves being near his people! He is always there, watching you, or touching you. When you think he isn't around, you will be surprised by his cold, wet face pressed against you.
Anything that he can get in his mouth, that he wants to get in his mouth, will get in there - especially if he knows you are not watching and if he is even slightly bored.
So far everything he has eaten has come out the other end. Hair ties, stud earrings, foam from inside a dog bed, eye ointment, twigs & mulch are the things I can recall. Highly recommended to have pet insurance.
We have managed this in two ways:
1. He is crated when we are not home or if I need to do something and can't keep an eye on him.
2. We have "Walter-proofed an area and he is limited to that space when we are not around. This means removing anything from reach that could get in his mouth. Anything that could be reached by him hopping on a chair, couch, or low table to get on a surface.
Rocky Mountain French Bulldog Rescue is a foster-based rescue. We do not have a facility but rather all of our dogs are fostered in loving volunteer homes until rehabilitation is established. Each dog is loved as a family member until they find the perfect Forever Home.
Rocky Mountain French Bulldog Rescue is a foster-based rescue. We do not have a facility but rather all of our dogs are fostered in loving volunteer homes until rehabilitation is established. Each dog is loved as a family member until they find the perfect Forever Home.
More about this rescue
Rocky Mountain French Bulldog Rescue is a 501(c)3 Federally recognized non-profit located in Boulder, CO. RMFBR rehabilitates and rescues French bulldogs who are surrendered for medical or behavioral reasons. French bulldogs are surrendered from all parts of the country to RMFBR and we have flown to multiple states including Michigan, Texas, Washington, and more. Our goal is to continue to help any French bulldog in need.
Rocky Mountain French Bulldog Rescue is a 501(c)3 Federally recognized non-profit located in Boulder, CO. RMFBR rehabilitates and rescues French bulldogs who are surrendered for medical or behavioral reasons. French bulldogs are surrendered from all parts of the country to RMFBR and we have flown to multiple states including Michigan, Texas, Washington, and more. Our goal is to continue to help any French bulldog in need.
