Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ginger came to us in September 2021 at almost 5 months of age from Garland Animal Services. They said she was German Shepherd because of her coloring and markings, but her short coat and smaller build do not reflect that. Her ears were “windblown” as the vet termed it, but frequently they would both fall inward on top of her head, looking like a bandana. For the most part her ears do stand up straight now, but occasionally when she is staring pensively out the window, they will lapse back into the bandana.
Ginger has a good appetite, healthy, strong, weighs about 72 lbs. During the warm months, she is bothered by seasonal skin allergies.
Ginger is microchipped, spayed and vaccinations are up to date. She does have lots of energy, especially in the morning and loves to run in the backyard. Occasionally she will even stand up on her hind legs like a Ninja, in an effort to see over the fence.
In the house, Ginger will be your constant companion, almost always quiet, unless she senses someone outside. She is completely housebroken and well behaved in house, never destructive. She loves to be brushed and petted, very affectionate. She is crate trained and this is where she sleeps in the evening.
The only children she has been around are our two grandsons, ages 5 and 8. They love her, she loves them. They are all excitable around each other so I watch them closely.
Ginger can be selective about the dogs she meets and would advise monitoring of new introductions, but generally gets along with most dogs. Cats, however, are a no no.
Ginger is a smart girl, knows basic commands of sit, down and will hand you her paw if requested. She is partially leashed trained, but, unfortunately, due to our physical limitations in the last couple of years, we have not worked on further training. This is the reason we are wanting to re-home her so that she can enjoy life to the fullest.
If you are looking to adopt an elegant, beautiful dog, Ginger is your girl.
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If you have a specific question about Ginger, then please email newdigs@dallaspetsalive.org. If you are interested in applying to adopt this pet, fill out the application at the link above.
This pet is participating in the Dallas Pets Alive rehoming program. All of the medical, behavioral and other information about this pet was provided by the pet’s owner. Dallas Pets Alive encourages all adopters to verify the information prior to adoption. Please note that Dallas Pets Alive (DPA) is acting as intermediary to connect prospective adopters with individuals wanting to rehome their pets. DPA is not liable for any information provided about this pet and the adoption transaction is purely between the pet owners and adopter. DPA is not responsible for any damages, injuries, or adoption returns as a result of any adoption transaction. DPA! is not responsible or liable for any animals involved in its New Digs program. DPA! acts solely as a facilitator of adoption between the animal's surrenderer and potential adopter and makes no claims as to the accuracy of the animal's medical or behavioral history provided by the surrenderer.
June 15, 2025, 3:53 pm
