Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Story
For Adoption: Deacon!
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We have a real cutie to introduce you to! This is Deacon and he is a gorgeous 7mth old French Bulldog boy who weighs 22lbs. Deacon came to us from a puppy mill with his mother, Jenna. Deacon was being kept back to be a stud dog due to the extra money he would bring in producing puppies with his unique colouring and blue eyes. Sadly for him to experience, Deacon and his mother were attacked by other dogs in the mill. Deacon suffered a traumatic eye injury and was then deemed disposable. This ended up being a silver lining for him as he ended up in rescue care. Unfortunately his eye was not able to be saved, but he is now fully recovered, pain free and ready to find the happy ending of his rescue story.
Deacon is a comical little gremlin and all we love about Frenchies. He is friendly and happy and full of mischief. Deacon came to us shy and unsure of the world around him but is making great strides in foster care. He is a social pup and likes to meet new people and make new besties. He is getting used to the world outside of the barn he was living in and takes time to get used to new places. His family will need to fully understand that prior to a month ago he never knew life in a house, or anything about the outside world, so we are on a learning journey with him and are gradually exposing him to new places and new things to build his confidence.
Deacon is now quite comfortable in our home and is a total puppy! He needs limited access to the home and constant supervision when out and about as he just loves to get into things. He is one of those dogs who always needs to have something in his mouth to show you and greet you with so we are always laughing at what Deacon will come up with next to parade around with. Shoes and slippers are a preferred prize for him to flaunt so we keep a close eye on him when we go through the mudroom where the shoes are before going outside. More than once we have found a stolen shoe or toy brought outside by a sneaky little Frenchie. Deacon also absolutely loves to steal from the toy bin reserved for our new rescue dog intakes. Deacon has a ton of toys of his own, but there is nothing better than a stolen toy. We tell him that he is stealing from needy dogs who don’t have all the toys he has…he doesn’t care. He bee lines it to the toy storage bin every time he goes into the room its stored in and is head first bobbing for toys to see what treasure he can steal that day. He made me laugh out loud when I looked to see just a tiny Frenchie bum sticking out of the toy bin as he was digging deep for a special prize to steal away with. I had to rescue him and remind him again that he has so many toys already. He had no regrets.
Deacon is doing well with his house training and crate training but it is a work in progress. He doesn’t know to let us know he needs to go out, so we have to be proactive and let him out many times throughout the day. We know his “tells” now when he has to go and are sure to get him outside and praise him heartedly when jobs are done outdoors. He will take a step back in his housetraining in his new home, as is to be expected with any dog new to a home, so his adopters will need to be patient with him and supervise him properly. He will always go when let out so consistency is key with him. He is doing well with his crate training. He is always clean in his crate. He needs to be crated when no one is home and at night. Initially he was very vocal when crated and anyone who knows Frenchies knows that they noises they make are certainly unique!! He is now much more accepting of his crate, but again, going to a new home we can expect some vocalizing again when adjusting to a new home and routine. For this reason a detached home is needed for Deacon. He will also do best in a home where there is a consistent routine and everyone goes to bed and gets up around the same time. Deacon has excellent hearing and will awaken as soon as he hears someone is up…so if there are people that rise and are out the door before others in the family are up, Deacon will hear this and will want to be up too. He will then bark if not let out. Frenchies are known to be great sleepers and Deacon will be in time, but right now, as he is a puppy, he has not mastered the good long sleeping habits that he will mature into
Deacon is so cute when let out of his crate in the morning. He is very exaggerated with his morning stretches and is super limber. You need to say “oooh, big stretch” when he does them as that makes him proud. Deacon has also recently discovered the joy of running in the yard. When we first got him the snow was deep and the temperature was bitter cold. The dogs have a cleared out area for potty business, but it certainly didn’t allow for great runnings and no one wanted to be out for more than a few minutes anyway. Now that things have gotten milder and the snow has melted some Deacon has discovered the joy of full out running! He brings a smile to our faces watching him with such joy running all over the yard. Deacon does need a home with a fenced in yard in his forever home. He doesn’t consistently potty on leash and needs the security of a safe, fenced yard for his potty business, but also for the fun of safe exploring and running.
Deacon is fostered with other dogs and cats. Surprisingly, despite his past experience with other dogs, Deacon is very dog friendly and loves his foster siblings. Deacon would be best suited to go to another home with a confident and friendly dog to mentor off of. Deacon takes all his cues from our dogs and is significantly more confident with them than on his own. He looks to our dogs for their reactions to things and follows their lead. The other dog in the home would need to be puppy tolerant and be fully accepting of a pup who has no idea of personal space and loves nothing more than to nap and chew toys, up against and on top of our dogs. He also loves gentle wresting with our Frenchie and the noises they make when playing are crazy! Deacon is not aggressive with the cats and finds them SO interesting. He could be just fine with cats in the home as long as they are dog savvy and will not react or run from a dog, as that will only entice chase or over excite Deacon.
Deacon is good natured, but is still navigating the world outside of a puppy mill, so will need a home without young children in it. He needs a quiet and calm home in which to gain confidence and become secure in the big wide world around him. He would be fine for a family with kids over 10yrs of age that can be gentle and kind with him and not startle him with quick movements or loud sudden noises.
Deacon is doing well with his leash training. He now walks confidently on leash if his foster dog siblings are with him. Out on his own he is still nervous of new places and needs a minute to get his bearings. He is still learning to walk properly on leash and not want to pull ahead or put on the brakes and not want to move, but all this will come in time. His people need to be patient with him and have the time and commitment to putting the work in to train him and continue his socialization. He is such a good little dude and has all the potential in the world to be a great dog! He just needs time and training and a loving family to help him.
If you love Frenchies he is everything we all love about this breed. He is healthy and is fully vetted. Adopters with previous French Bulldog or other Bulldog experience are preferred, as they are a special breed with specific needs to keep them happy and healthy. He will need to have his wrinkles cleaned on a regular basis as well as special attention to any potential allergies associated with food. He is doing well on the food he is on in our care, which is a top quality diet, and he should be kept on this. Frenchies are prone to environmental allergies and he may need allergy meds throughout his life, although so far he has been ok and showing no signs of having any allergies. Adopters should also regularly maintain his teeth through brushing and/or dental treats. Potential adopters need to be aware of possible breed specific health issues and commit to any financial needs he may have in the future to maintain his health. This is a breed that comes with an assortment of potential medical issues and they are known as a high maintenance breed for upkeep and medical care. His family needs to be fully aware of this and be financially able to care for anything that Deacon will need in his life. Frenchies are known for back issues so his adopters need to be prepared for this possibility and be fully aware of IVDD. With Frenchie’s that is a risk you take. Should this happen, he would require back surgery immediately to fix it. His family needs to guard against this by not letting him become overweight, by keeping him lean and muscular, and by not letting him jump up on the couch or jump down from the couch, bed etc.
Deacon is a cuddler and loves lap time. He is a foodie and is motivated to learn with praise and treats as rewards. He is a funny little dog who is very easy to love and who will offer a lot of entertainment in the home. He is looking for a Frenchie loving person or family who will offer him the commitment of a lifetime of care. In return he will give you snuggles and love, and will steal your shoes every chance he gets!
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Name: Deacon
ID # PDR1466
Age: 7mths
Gender: male
Neutered: yes
UTD vaccines: yes
Breed: French Bulldog
Colours: white and tan
Coat length: short
House trained: in progress
Special needs: no
OK with kids: older
OK with cats: yes
Ok with dogs: yes
Status: adoptable
Microchip: yes
Size: small
Location: Drumbo
Adoption fee: $900
