Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
House trained: Yes
Good with dogs: Yes – not reactive on leash around other dogs
Good with cats: Unknown
Good with kids: Yes – allows children to approach and pet him while on walks
Training
Leash Training: Good foundation; currently working with a trainer to improve “heal” command and not pulling on the leash on walks
Crate Training: Not yet crate trained, but included in his training package with the trainer
Known Commands: Sit, lay down, turn around, wait/stay before going outside
Personal History: Buddy was not found through a shelter. We met him at a park and after checking for a microchip and posting on social media to find his owners with no response, we brought him home into foster care.
Dog’s Characteristics
Cuddling / Affection Level
Very affectionate. Loves being pet on his head, body, and stomach. Enjoys physical closeness and attention.
Play Behavior & Favorite Toys
Loves playful interaction — jumping around, playful chase, and light wrestling when initiated by care giver .
Favorite toys include:
A treat puzzle “intelligence” toy
A vibrating rope-and-ball toy that squeaks — he often hides and guards it like a prized possession. He allows us to pick it up to turn it on.
Activity Level
Active but currently building endurance, especially post-neuter. Typical walks are 10–20 minutes. He used to run with us and could walk 40 mins but is temporarily on moderated activity during recovery.
Top Adjectives
Confident, loving, intelligent, strong-willed but trainable, playful, attentive, attention seeking from care givers and handsome.
Examples of These Qualities
Loving: When he saw me cracking my sister’s back to relieve pain he gently nudged between us to "protect her."
Confident: Walks into new environments calmly and observantly
Intelligent: Solves treat puzzles quickly, fast learner with new commands and watches his surroundings with awareness
Protective/Alert: Welcomes household members warmly but is cautious with unfamiliar people approaching the door. Very relational.
Best Qualities
Great companion, humorous personality, very friendly with familiar people and on dog walks, eager to bond.
Favorite Things About Him
His silly playfulness and the way he uses soft “talking” whines to communicate when he wants attention.
Favorite Physical Characteristics
His face! He’s a handsome dog. His expressive face and adorable pointy ears!
Ideal Home
A family with someone home often (work-from-home or flexible household)
An active lifestyle with daily walks/play
Indoor family pet — thrives inside with supervised outdoor exercise
A home able to continue boundaries like “no kitchen, no couch,” which he does well with currently
By the time he’s adopted, he will have completed crate training amongst others (we will have the full list)
He would be a loving, fun, interactive companion for a household that wants a personable dog who engages and communicates. He’s eager to bond deeply with his people.
