Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
(DOB 07/10/2025) Are you a big-dog lover? Let us introduce Duke. He has a way of looking majestic, regal, and downright dignified one minute, then turning around and being the silliest, goofiest, funniest guy the next. He truly is the best of both worlds!
Duke's favorite things include:
Treats. Obviously; who doesn't love a tasty-tasty snack?
Going for walks. And what a handsome side-kick he is; heads will turn!
Chasing a tennis ball. Oh, the simple joys in life.
Kong Armor toys—especially the ones with squeakers!
Sitting on the screened porch and grumbling at the squirrels like it’s his personal responsibility to supervise the neighborhood.
Duke can be an enthusiastic “eager greeter,” when meeting other dogs, so he’ll do best with thoughtful introductions and a little guidance to help him practice polite greetings. He even gets excited when he sees his little neighbor, the Shih Tzu, and is always hoping she’ll come out to say hello! As for kids, Duke has done well with his little visitor though did think his hearding skills where needed when he was running and playing around. Because Duke is a big, strong boy who can get excited when little ones are romping, he’ll benefit from supervision or older children. He's not had an opportunity to meet cats at this time.
Duke is a big, handsome guy with an equally big personality. Duke isn’t the type to rush up to every stranger with a “Hi! Let's be best friends at first sight!” Instead, he prefers to take his time, observe, and slowly decide if you’re worthy of his friendship. And when a stranger approaches? Duke’s big-dog bark is just that...a big-dog bark! Once he gets to know you and realizes you’re one of the good ones, that bark fades away and you get to see the sweet, lovable boy underneath.
Duke is a smart boy and enjoys learning new things and building his best behavior through positive reinforcement training. His forever family will need to be dedicated to continueing his daily routines. Lucky for you, he loves treats so it makes training more like a fun game! Plus, he is already house and crate trained, too.
Are you that very special someone for this big, squishy face hunk? He’s looking for someone who appreciates earning a dog’s trust and knows just how special that bond can be. He's ready to lay his head in a forever home filled with love, kindness, patience, dedication and where he knows he is safe. Open your heart to this big-boy-love and you will be rewarded with Duke's very special, deep, affection.
As part of Duke’s $300 adoption fee, he will be neutered, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, and current on his monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventatives. If you have questions about this sweet pup, you can email: Dogteam@pawsforlifenc.org. If you wish to adopt Duke, you can complete an application online for him under the Adopt a Pet Tab on our website: www.pawsforlifenc.org.
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