Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Meet Perry! 🐾
Breed: Pointer Mix
Personality: Sweet, Sensitive, Loving & Endearing
About Perry
Perry is a sweet, sensitive soul who wants nothing more than to make his humans happy. While he can be anxious in new situations, once he feels safe and comfortable, his true personality shines through! He turns into a total loving goofball who loves making deep eye contact, following you everywhere, and being your shadow. He is extraordinarily eager to please and forms a deep connection with his people.
Perry knows his basic obedience commands—like sit, down, and shake—and responds wonderfully to verbal corrections. He also walks decently on a leash!
Being a true pointer mix, Perry follows his nose everywhere, keeping it to the ground and pointing at bunnies. One of his absolute favorite activities is running alongside a four-wheeler—as soon as he sees it get turned on, he bounces around with pure excitement and does his best to keep up!
Perry also absolutely loves car rides! He is wonderfully polite in the car, doesn't get car sick, and is just thrilled to ride along and be by your side on any adventure.
Good with Other Pets & Family
Other Dogs: Perry loves being around other dogs. He is submissive and handles snarky or resource-guarding behaviors by simply walking away or giving space.
Cats & Farm Animals: Perry has done great learning about farm life! He leaves cats alone, does fantastic around goats, and is fine with chickens. (Note: He does still have a natural prey drive for small wild animals like bunnies).
People & Kids: He has learned to adore the preschool-aged granddaughter and her mom when they visit!
Perry’s Ideal Home & Routine
Because Perry is sensitive and prone to initial anxiety, he needs a patient, dog-savvy home that understands his needs:
A Well-Balanced Resident Dog: Having a confident, steady dog friend is key to helping settle Perry’s anxiety and giving him a guide as he learns new routines.
A Slow Transition Period: Changes—especially moving into a new home—can be overwhelming for him. Perry needs a longer "shutdown period" to decompress and settle in without being flooded by new people, busy outings, or big adventures right away.
An Understanding, Advocating Family: Perry needs a family who can read subtle dog body language, understand his anxiety cues, and advocate for him appropriately. With clear boundaries, gentle verbal guidance, and time to adjust, any anxious behaviors melt away.
House & Crate Manners: Perry is fully house-trained, keeps his kennel clean, and is wonderfully quiet in his crate!
If you’re a patient, loving family looking for a devoted companion who will look at you with all the love in the world, Perry is ready to find his forever home! ❤️
Perry’s adoption fee is $400 plus MN tax which covers his neuter, vaccinations, microchip and any additional medical care he may have needed while in the rescue’s care.
We are a foster based rescue, we do not house dogs at a facility. Age and breed are NLR's best guess as we often don't know who or what mom and dad are. If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application on our website. www.northernlakesrescue.org
