Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
PIERRE: PART FRENCH GENTLEMAN, PART HUMPMEISTER, ALL FRENCHIE.
Knoxville, TN
Apply to adopt or foster at RecycledBestFriends.org
Pierre is 3 years old and has clearly had a rough start before finding his way to rescue.
This handsome cream-colored French Bulldog, with just a touch of gold mixed in, was found abandoned, unaltered, unchipped, and carrying the scars of what appears to have been an untreated dog attack. Despite all of that? Pierre remains sweet, curious, and ready to figure out what this whole being loved thing is about.
At 24 pounds, Pierre recently had a big week. He was neutered and also underwent nare surgery to help him breathe more comfortably. The improvement in his breathing has already been noticeable, and were excited to see how much better he feels as he continues to recover.
Now for the elephant in the room...
Pierres foster nickname is Humpmeister.
We strongly suspect he may have been used as a stud dog before ending up homeless. He absolutely loves other dogs, but his enthusiasm can currently be a bit... overwhelming. He spent a day in a foster home with seven dogs and generally did well, but some of the more reserved dogs found his social skills lacking. A few confident canine corrections helped, but Pierre is still learning that not every dog wants to be his girlfriend.
The good news? Neutering helps, but hormones dont disappear overnight. It can take up to two months for testosterone levels to drop and for behaviors driven by those hormones to settle.
What we know:
Sweet and affectionate
Loves being involved in whatever youre doing
Inquisitive and entertaining
Generally okay with other dogs, though supervision and management are important right now
Cats unknown
Young children unknown, but we think older children would likely be a better fit
Recovering nicely from surgery
Pierre is also a very typical Frenchie.
And if youve never owned a Frenchie, thats worth discussing.
Our director shares her home with a rescue French Bulldog and will tell you these dogs are hilarious, lovable, stubborn, expensive, sensitive, and often medically complicated little creatures. They snore. They fart. They can overheat. They can require specialized veterinary care. They are absolutely wonderfulbut they are not the right fit for every home.
Pierre would thrive with someone familiar with brachycephalic breeds or willing to learn what makes these little clowns tick.
Hes survived neglect. Hes survived being abandoned. Hes survived whatever happened to leave those old scars behind.
Now Pierre just needs someone willing to help him learn that the rest of his life can be the best of his life.
Foster or adopter needed.
