Meet Strudel — the cutest little low rider bully with a heart of gold. She’s a middle-aged gal (about 5–7 years old), spayed, house-trained, and thriving on love, fun, and tasty enrichment.
About Strudel
Age & Health:** Approximately 5–7 years old, spayed, up-to-date on vetting.
House & Training:** Fully house-trained, wonderfully crate trained (she goes in without a peep). Loves the car.
Temperament:** Extremely friendly with all people; excellent at making new friends. Currently living with another male pitty and they are best snuggle buddies. Needs slow intros but is dog friendly.
Energy & Focus:** Real drive when playing, but an excellent off switch. Great indoors with a calmer environment; starting to show drive outdoors with supervision.
Intelligence & Training:** Clicker trained; very brainy and responsive. Knows “sit” and is learning “down.” A true “brainiac” who thrives on training sessions.
Snuggle Level:** Very snuggly and affectionate. Loves couch snuggles under a warm blanket.
Crate Manners:** Brings her Kongs directly to her crate — a sign of good motivation and self-control.
Bite/Snack Stash:** Underbite is adorable; tongue is often visible and ready for a little squeeze.
Vibe:** Quiet and calm most of the time; would be a fantastic apartment dog due to her low bark and serene demeanor.
Prey Drive:** High prey drive; not a candidate to live with cats or small animals.
Ideal Home for Strudel
House Type:** would be a great candidate for apartment type living, originally came from NYC so nothing phases her.
Family:** A dog-savvy home with children who understand respectful dog interactions (she’s great with people but supervision is recommended with young kids).
Other Pets:** Best as a solo or with confident, dog-experienced canine companions. Definite candidate for a home with another large dog friendly me. Not suitable for homes with cats or small animals due to high prey drive.
Exercise & Enrichment:** Regular, short play sessions to satisfy her drive, plus ongoing training to keep her mentally engaged. She enjoys ball play for a few minutes and then happily settles.
Living Style:** A warm, cozy spot for couch snuggles is a must. She’s happiest when she can curl up under a blanket with you.
Why Strudel Would_be Perfect For You
She’s a loving, loyal companion who thrives on consistent routines and positive reinforcement training.
Her dual nature — a responsive, trainable brain and a calm, cuddly companion — makes her a wonderful balance for households seeking a dog that loves both play and quiet, cozy downtime.
She’s crate trained, well-mannered, and quiet indoors, making her a low-maintenance fit for many living situations.
Her affectionate snuggling and desire for human connection will bring warmth and joy to the right family.
Quick Facts
Training: Clicker-trained; knows sit; learning down.
Exercise: Short bursts of activity; big emphasis on mental stimulation.
Behavior: Quiet; great with people; good with other dogs; not good with cats/small animals.
Special traits: Adorable underbite and a tongue that’s always ready for a squeeze.
Adoption Steps
Currently located in Fairfield, CT but available to travel. Contact Anya at mailto:wellmanneredmuttct@gmail.Com or apply at bestbullies.org
If you’re ready to open your heart and home to Strudel, please contact us for more information or to arrange a meeting. She’s ready to bring cozy cuddles, snuggles, and joyful companionship to the right family.
Strudel's Story
Adoption Profile: Strudel
Meet Strudel — the cutest little low rider bully with a heart of gold. She’s a middle-aged gal (about 5–7 years old), spayed, house-trained, and thriving on love, fun, and tasty enrichment.
About Strudel
Age & Health:** Approximately 5–7 years old, spayed, up-to-date on vetting.
House & Training:** Fully house-trained, wonderfully crate trained (she goes in without a peep). Loves the car.
Temperament:** Extremely friendly with all people; excellent at making new friends. Currently living with another male pitty and they are best snuggle buddies. Needs slow intros but is dog friendly.
Energy & Focus:** Real drive when playing, but an excellent off switch. Great indoors with a calmer environment; starting to show drive outdoors with supervision.
Intelligence & Training:** Clicker trained; very brainy and responsive. Knows “sit” and is learning “down.” A true “brainiac” who thrives on training sessions.
Snuggle Level:** Very snuggly and affectionate. Loves couch snuggles under a warm blanket.
Crate Manners:** Brings her Kongs directly to her crate — a sign of good motivation and self-control.
Bite/Snack Stash:** Underbite is adorable; tongue is often visible and ready for a little squeeze.
Vibe:** Quiet and calm most of the time; would be a fantastic apartment dog due to her low bark and serene demeanor.
Prey Drive:** High prey drive; not a candidate to live with cats or small animals.
Ideal Home for Strudel
House Type:** would be a great candidate for apartment type living, originally came from NYC so nothing phases her.
Family:** A dog-savvy home with children who understand respectful dog interactions (she’s great with people but supervision is recommended with young kids).
Other Pets:** Best as a solo or with confident, dog-experienced canine companions. Definite candidate for a home with another large dog friendly me. Not suitable for homes with cats or small animals due to high prey drive.
Exercise & Enrichment:** Regular, short play sessions to satisfy her drive, plus ongoing training to keep her mentally engaged. She enjoys ball play for a few minutes and then happily settles.
Living Style:** A warm, cozy spot for couch snuggles is a must. She’s happiest when she can curl up under a blanket with you.
Why Strudel Would_be Perfect For You
She’s a loving, loyal companion who thrives on consistent routines and positive reinforcement training.
Her dual nature — a responsive, trainable brain and a calm, cuddly companion — makes her a wonderful balance for households seeking a dog that loves both play and quiet, cozy downtime.
She’s crate trained, well-mannered, and quiet indoors, making her a low-maintenance fit for many living situations.
Her affectionate snuggling and desire for human connection will bring warmth and joy to the right family.
Quick Facts
Training: Clicker-trained; knows sit; learning down.
Exercise: Short bursts of activity; big emphasis on mental stimulation.
Behavior: Quiet; great with people; good with other dogs; not good with cats/small animals.
Special traits: Adorable underbite and a tongue that’s always ready for a squeeze.
Adoption Steps
Currently located in Fairfield, CT but available to travel. Contact Anya at mailto:wellmanneredmuttct@gmail.Com or apply at bestbullies.org
If you’re ready to open your heart and home to Strudel, please contact us for more information or to arrange a meeting. She’s ready to bring cozy cuddles, snuggles, and joyful companionship to the right family.
We have a standard application that requires information about past and present pets, the home and yard, veterinary references and at least two non-relative references. All references are checked and a meet and greet is scheduled, typically in the foster home, prior to approval. A thorough home visit is then conducted (with photographs) and then we will allow the potential adopters to have any resident dogs and children meet the foster. HDR provides full support through and after the adoption process to minimize potential failures that can be stressful for the fosters and devastating for potential adopters.
We have a standard application that requires information about past and present pets, the home and yard, veterinary references and at least two non-relative references. All references are checked and a meet and greet is scheduled, typically in the foster home, prior to approval. A thorough home visit is then conducted (with photographs) and then we will allow the potential adopters to have any resident dogs and children meet the foster. HDR provides full support through and after the adoption process to minimize potential failures that can be stressful for the fosters and devastating for potential adopters.
Go meet their pets
All of our adoptable dogs can be seen on our website (http://www.handsomedansrescue.org/). We will list special events on our website as well, and on Handsome Dan's facebook page.
All of our adoptable dogs can be seen on our website (http://www.handsomedansrescue.org/). We will list special events on our website as well, and on Handsome Dan's facebook page.
More about this rescue
We help with the placement, care and the overall wellbeing of dogs in local shelters, rescues, and other facilities throughout the state of Rhode Island.
We Provide Foster Homes
We advocate the rescue and placement of pit bull type dogs from local shelters previously considered "unadoptable" through a network of volunteer foster homes. Many dogs have been rescued from severe abuse and neglect, often including victims of dog fighting. Because the dogs in our program often require extra care, including medical, training and rehabilitation, our rescue is small by design.
We Give Enrichment to Shelter Dogs
Long days of boredom can take their toll on even the most solid of dogs resulting in kennel stress. HDR's Enrichment Program pairs one of our enrichment specialists with a dog in crisis.
We take shelter and foster dogs through Outbound Hounds' Pit C.L.A.S.S.
Classes offered free to dogs in foster care or current residents of local shelters thorough our partnership with Outbound Hounds.
We Sponsor Free Spay/Neuter for At-Risk Dogs
Each year we are able to assist a small amount of owned dogs whose guardians are unable to afford the surgery. This program often results in at-risk dogs being able to stay in their homes rather than being turned in to local shelters.
We help with the placement, care and the overall wellbeing of dogs in local shelters, rescues, and other facilities throughout the state of Rhode Island.
We Provide Foster Homes
We advocate the rescue and placement of pit bull type dogs from local shelters previously considered "unadoptable" through a network of volunteer foster homes. Many dogs have been rescued from severe abuse and neglect, often including victims of dog fighting. Because the dogs in our program often require extra care, including medical, training and rehabilitation, our rescue is small by design.
We Give Enrichment to Shelter Dogs
Long days of boredom can take their toll on even the most solid of dogs resulting in kennel stress. HDR's Enrichment Program pairs one of our enrichment specialists with a dog in crisis.
We take shelter and foster dogs through Outbound Hounds' Pit C.L.A.S.S.
Classes offered free to dogs in foster care or current residents of local shelters thorough our partnership with Outbound Hounds.
We Sponsor Free Spay/Neuter for At-Risk Dogs
Each year we are able to assist a small amount of owned dogs whose guardians are unable to afford the surgery. This program often results in at-risk dogs being able to stay in their homes rather than being turned in to local shelters.
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