Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Pepe (formerly Sirius)!
Young, Energetic, Intelligent & Full of Love!
Looking for an incredibly smart, adventurous best friend who will keep you laughing, keep you moving, and shower you with more kisses than you ever thought possible? Meet Pepe!
Originally known as Sirius, this handsome black-and-white sweetheart earned his new name after the famous cartoon character Pepe Le Pew! Between his adorable coloring, his slightly stinky introduction to foster life, and his endless desire to give everyone kisses, the name couldn't be more perfect!
Pepe is an affectionate, energetic, incredibly intelligent young dog with a personality that's larger than life. His foster family describes him as a lovable handful who brings excitement, laughter, and plenty of entertainment to their home every single day.
And when we say this boy is smart, we mean REALLY smart!
Pepe has an incredible ability to learn new things and picks up commands remarkably quickly. He's extremely food-motivated, making training an exciting and rewarding experience. His foster family has already taught him numerous commands and recently started working with a professional trainer to help him continue developing his manners.
Pepe is believed to be a Belgian Malinois and Border Collie mix, although his exact breed is unknown. Whatever his genetic background, he certainly has the intelligence, determination, and energy you'd expect from an active working-breed dog!
A Big Personality with an Even Bigger Heart
Pepe absolutely LOVES people! He's an enthusiastic greeter who believes everyone deserves his attention, affection, and plenty of sloppy kisses.
His favorite things include belly rubs, chest scratches, shoulder massages, playing with other dogs, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with his favorite humans.
He's especially attached to his foster mom, Marlene, and loves being wherever she is. Personal space isn't exactly something Pepe believes in!
Pepe also enjoys spending time with other dogs and regularly attends dog parks and a pet sitter, where he gets to socialize, run, play, and burn off some of his seemingly endless energy.
He's been exposed to many different people and dogs and has generally done very well socially. He's friendly, affectionate, and hasn't shown resource guarding toward his foster family.
And while Pepe has an impressive, deep bark, he generally saves it for things he considers worth announcing, like other dogs barking nearby, unfamiliar people passing the property, or deer wandering through the yard.
Pepe's Ideal Forever Home
Pepe is a wonderful young dog with tremendous potential, but he's also very much in his rebellious teenage phase!
This handsome boy is exceptionally intelligent and energetic, which means he needs more than a casual walk around the block to feel fulfilled.
Pepe is looking for an experienced, active adopter who understands the needs of high-energy, working-breed-type dogs and is committed to providing structured training, consistent boundaries, daily exercise, and plenty of mental stimulation.
He's still working through several typical but challenging adolescent behaviors, including jumping on people, mouthy and sometimes forceful biting, chewing inappropriate household items, and occasionally digging outside.
Pepe is especially fascinated by things like furniture buttons, clothing details, pillow tassels, and tags. If something looks interesting, there's a good chance Pepe will investigate it with his mouth!
Because of these behaviors, he'll need a family prepared to provide close supervision, appropriate chew toys, enrichment activities, and continued professional training to help him develop better impulse control and household manners.
Pepe also experiences separation-related anxiety, particularly when away from his favorite person. He's accustomed to having someone nearby throughout the day and currently struggles when left alone.
For this reason, Pepe needs a home where someone is available most of the day and can work patiently on building his independence. A household where everyone is away at work for extended periods would not be a suitable match.
Pepe would likely thrive with an active person or family who enjoys outdoor adventures, training, games, and keeping their dog involved in daily activities.
He has demonstrated positive social interactions with many other dogs and may benefit from living with a compatible canine companion who enjoys active play. As always, introductions should be carefully managed to ensure a good match.
Although Pepe's foster family has two cats, he has not been directly introduced to them, so his compatibility with cats remains unknown.
Given his high energy, jumping, and mouthy behavior, a home without young children would be the safest choice while he continues developing appropriate manners.
Pepe would especially benefit from having a securely fenced yard where he can run, play, explore, and enjoy supervised outdoor activities.
An Extraordinary Dog for the Right Person
Pepe isn't a low-maintenance couch potato, and he probably never will be. He's an intelligent, affectionate, energetic dog who needs a purpose, a routine
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