Boulder, CO - Dachshund/Labrador Retriever. Meet Bernard a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Dachshund/Labrador Retriever

Color

Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White

Age

2 years 6 months old, Young

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

28 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

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

** If you are interested in adopting Bernard, please fill out our adoption application at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/ **

Meet Bernard! Bernard is a sweet, low-to-the-ground little guy with a charming mix of soft eyes, stubby legs, and a heart ready for a second chance. Bernard was rescued from a dog hoarding & abandonment case in Arkansas, and brought into a sad, scary, outdoor shelter. We knew we had to get him out of there and were eager to get him to Colorado! When Bernard arrived to CO, we couldn't believe how CUTE (and short!) he was!

Bernard is believed to be a Dachshund/ Labrador mix, but likely has multiple different breeds in his DNA mix! At 2 years old and just 28 lbs and with the stature of a small dog, (and stubby little legs!) Bernard is adjusting beautifully to life in foster care after being rescued from such a sad situation.

From Bernard's foster:
"Bernard is gentle, friendly, and especially patient with my pre-teen kids. He loves a good belly rub, and snuggling, once he's warmed up. He's a bit shy at first, but very very into food & treats, so winning him over is super easy! 2 hours after we got home he settled in and snuggled up with me in my bed.
Bernard gets along great with other dogs, and loves to play! He is goofy and sweet.
He is also potty trained and is good at holding it until we take him out to potty!"

Bernard is looking for a forever family who will give him the love and stability he’s never known—and in return, he’ll offer plenty of affection, tail wags, and belly-up moments of joy.

We don’t know if Bernard has had any formal training, but a (virtual or in-person) positive reinforcement group training class will help him build confidence, bond with his new family, and master good manners. Training is essential for a successful adoption, and Farfel’s is happy to provide a list of recommended force-free trainers to set him up for success.

Bernard has been fully vetted, is up to date on vaccines, and neutered.

Farfel's Rescue is a fully foster based rescue, and offers a one week trial with every adoption. We feel that this is much more beneficial to not only the dog, but the adopter too. We believe that only getting 20-30 minutes with a dog before deciding on a lifetime commitment is not a fair amount of time to the adopter, or the dog. Therefore we give adopters one week with the dog to assure it is the right fit, and offer a full refund of their adoption fee should it not workout within the week trial.
Farfel's Rescue has been doing adoptions this way since 2005 and is thrilled to adopt out ~400 dogs each year.

If you are interested in adopting from us, please be sure to fill out our adoption application at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/ .

**PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting from us, please be sure to fill out our Farfel's Rescue adoption application.