Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Personality: Friendly and easily trainable. Curious like a puppy and not easily excited by other animals (dogs, birds, cats, etc.). Enjoys playing and has a good appetite.
Interactions with Women: Licks and wags tail when seeing them, and allows them to pet and cuddle.
Interactions with Men: Runs up to them and asks for attention. Sociable with both men and women.
Interactions with Children: Shows belly when touched and licks their faces.
Interactions with Other Dogs: Approaches and plays with them without hesitation. However, if the other dog shows signs of discomfort, immediately stops and walks away. Very perceptive.
Interactions with Cats: Showed no interest in a cat encountered during a walk. Followed the signal to move on without hesitation.
Complete Toilet Training: Knew to use the puppy pad right away. Currently 100% successful.
Complete Crate Training: Not afraid to go into the crate. Initially whines when the door is closed, but soon waits quietly.
Energy Level: After a little over an hour of walking, flopped down on the way back home. Still a puppy, so gets tired quickly with extended outdoor activities. Plays fairly calmly indoors.
Comfort with Being Handled: Enjoys being touched and responds well to training with treats.
Tendency to Bark: Occasionally barks when demanding something or when nervous.
Tendency to Run Away: So far, no tendency to run away. Comes when called and follows well with other dogs.
Appetite Issues: Has a good appetite, but no issues.
Walking with a Leash: Initially resisted wearing the leash, but as soon as we went outside, happily trotted along, even if the leash got tangled.
Reaction to People or Dogs on Leash: Not very interested.
Comfortable in the Car: Sleeps or lies quietly in the crate during car rides. Doesn't experience motion sickness.
Destructive Behavior: Tried to chew on a wooden table but was immediately stopped and redirected to play with a dog toy. So far, no destructive behavior.
Need for a Yard: It would be nice to have a yard, but not a necessary requirement as long as there is a suitable environment for potty training and regular walks.
Need to Live with Other Dogs: Would adapt well to living with other dogs who have good social skills. However, also suitable for living as the only dog due to sociable nature.
Suitable for Apartment Living: Definitely suitable.
Rescue Story: Olly was rescued from a puppy farm and has only lived in shelters since birth.
