Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Croque Monsieur, a big-hearted, energetic giant of a dog who’s as charming as he is playful! This 104-pound goofball loves people and thrives on attention, greeting new friends with soft eyes, wagging tails, and plenty of butt wiggles. Croque is highly food-motivated, which makes training fun—but he’s also a gentle “mouthy” lover who will playfully place a paw or a gentle nibble on your hand while seeking treats.
Croque is full of energy and excitement, enjoying romps with tennis balls, frisbees, and Chuck-It toys, and he absolutely loves chasing anything that moves. He has a curious and social nature, happily sniffing around the yard and showing friendly interest in other dogs when introduced calmly.
Because of his size, strength, and exuberance, Croque is best suited for experienced adopters with older teens (16+) or adults who understand large-breed behaviors. He does best with consistent structure, daily mental and physical enrichment, and a strong leash setup such as a front-clip or Freedom harness to manage his playful energy.
Croque Monsieur is a giant puppy at heart—playful, loving, and endlessly enthusiastic. With the right family to match his energy and provide enrichment, he will bring endless joy, laughter, and companionship into your home.
Videos:
Croque Monsieur & Soup Meet:
https://youtu.be/F6L1Xq2LKls
Wiggling: https://youtube.com/shorts/cBnouLXxvo0?si=9jd10Xz4ff0YuE4f
Playing: https://youtube.com/shorts/7Hs6tM-fbNM?si=O6KVSe0S_MkHz8I5
Fence meet with chance: https://youtube.com/shorts/oqmqaBvDJ-Y?si=CqCxz1PEnQHK1jjj
Per staff 2/21/26 regarding dog meet: Froze, hackles raised, loosened up, bouncy, disengaged
Croque Monsieur likes treats: https://youtube.com/shorts/lVkNRfIMvDc?si=gIUd-FK1ln6dSwCL
Behavior Notes:
Per staff 2/21/26: Did his intake outdoors, he was loose, wiggly, jumping a lot, comfortable with touch with middle nub wagging quickly with butt wiggles, soft and loose body. Used a frisbee smeared with kibble and peanut butter to distract while we did a restrain free exam, vaccines and microchip. He was tolerant and very into the food. He would trade the frisbee for another treat when we would take breaks.
Per staff 2/21/26: Best suited for a home with kids 16+ due to jumpy/mouthy behavior. Experienced adopters with large breed dogs and behaviors he is displaying along with the need for proper mental and physical stimulation. Younger kids ( 13+) may be considered depending on the situation.
Per staff 2/21/26: Kennel Presentation: he was at the front of his kennel with big soft eyes, ears to the side and nub wagging which turned into his whole buttock wagging after giving him a treat. He took the treat gently.
Leash Skills: hard to leash as he was trying to push past the door in an excitement manor. He's a big dog and pulls hard. Zig zagging through the kennels and outside. Will randomly pull in the direction he would like to go. It would be best to have him on a front clipping harness or better yet a freedom harness with a double leash for more control from the handler. Outside his nose was to the ground sniffing away. Body remained loose, with ears to the side and nub neutral.
Sociability: very social boy who just has no idea he's 104 lbs. Croque would jump up (standing taller then 5ft on his hind legs) pawing at me or Dayna. He can get mouthy while it's gentle he hand my whole arm or hand in his mouth. Did bite at our treat pouches. food motivated and knows sit, however if you did not get it out fast enough then he became jumpy.
Play: loved chasing after a big chuck it ball on a rope. Romping around with a tennis ball way too small for him. Will trade for treats.
Dog Interaction: saw a small dog at a distance while walking in the yard, said small dog was barking at him and he just kept on sniffing. Met myrna through the bars with ears to the side, soft eyes and when they went nose to nose his nub started to wag.
Return to Kennel: went right back into his kennel. Was a little difficult to unleash, used treats on the ground to removed the leash.
Color Level: Exp Blue
Recommendations and considerations: getting him on a harness to help with the pulling. Bring food with you as he is highly food motivated and ready to work. He's a giant puppy who needs routine and enrichment to work is mind!
Per staff 2/21/26: Was at the back of kennel when I walked by but then came to the front. Was quiet and sniffed my hand. I went to go get treat and he was back on the far aide of his kennel laying down. I walked around and he immediately sat up and gently took treats through the kennel.
Per staff 2/20/26: TTA setting to eval. As soon as I approached his kennel he got up and began hard barking at the front of the kennel.
2/20/26: retrieved 1 stray dog that was tied to a light pole across from the provided address
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ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details.
If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/
Confirmed placement is considered a confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent.
All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open-intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly's Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313
