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My name is Xander!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

Cared for by Private owner (Dawsonville, GA)
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Adoption fee: $25

My basic info

Breed
Belgian Malinois/Australian Cattle Dog
Color
Brown/Chocolate
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
7819004

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped

Why I need a new home

Infant, young children or pregnancy

My story

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


Xander is a 5-yr old Belgium Malanois mix who is smart as a whip. He has a huge vocabulary and learns words very easily. He chases and retrieves tennis balls for hours, so he'll need outdoor space. He can jump 3' or more and he can keep a balloon in the air for half an hour without ever popping it. He lives with a cat who he desperately wants to "herd" but he stops when we tell him no. I have a 3-year old grandbaby who he's terribly jealous of and he doesn't seem to be outgrowing it. My children are afraid to let Xander around her, which makes me sad. I want to find a new home for him where he can play and be happy. He's good around other kids - it's just when Im playing with my granddaughter that he jumps up on me and vies for my attention which frightens her. He scratched her with his paw jumping up. Issue #2 is he doesn't tolerate his nails being trimmed which makes it doubly bad when he jumps up. He is a loyal companion and a joy to have. He is leash trained but will heel even w

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Private owner (Dawsonville, GA)

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Adoption fee $25

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