Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
History: Our Out of the Cold Rescue Effort was a great success in welcoming over 180+ animals to rescue from rural areas in North Dakota before the cold set in. These animals are all so deserving and thankful to get a second chance in finding a forever home of their own!
Chuck Bass was adopted and returned after not being a match in his previous home. He seems to do best with consistency, routine, and confidence and hopes to find his forever home soon!
A Note from the Foster: "I'm Chuck Bass." If you're a Gossip Girl fan, you've heard that one before.
A charming, handsome young man. Oh yeah, that's Chuck Bass. Aside from dashing good looks and enough charm to woo over any lady, Chuck has the brains of a shepherd and the playfulness of a husky. He's the type of dog that you want to bring out with you just to show him off. Loyal, intelligent, eager, he's the whole package served on a silver platter.
Chuck is a training whiz. The combination of being food-motivated, energetic, and a love for mental stimulation makes him the ideal candidate for learning all types of commands. Within one week's time, he has learned "sit", "stay", "come", "(lay) down", "outside", "go potty" and "spin". By the time you are reading this, he likely has a few more tricks up his sleeve that he can't wait to show you! Chuck has also shown great athletic potential, running hard and fast, and high-jumping better than the adult dogs. If you've dreamed of training agility to a rescue dog, this guy is your chance.
As long as Chuck's "need for speed" is met through regular exercise and mental stimulation, he is happy to spend time lounging around with you. His favorite spot at his foster home is curled up on the dog-bed next to his foster mom while she works, twitching his paws as he snoozes away. That being said, Chuck is an active and enthusiastic pup, so small children may not be ideal, as he's likely to bump them over or invade their personal space while he is still growing out of his puppy ways.
A shared-wall home such as in an apartment building is not ideal for Chuck, as he does like to remind you that he is part husky, and therefore will sing his song of disappointment for some time when you leave or the first several minutes that he is kenneled for the night (though he does this much less once he knows your routine).
Chuck loves to make friends as long as they are in the form of dogs and not in the form of cats. While he would LOVE to chase your cats, your cats would be much happier without Chuck chasing them. This prey drive does extend to squirrels and rabbits outside. He would love to have a dog pal to play with, but would be okay as an only dog, too. Right now, he happily coexists with three senior dogs and respects their boundaries when they politely (and not so politely) say "no thank you" to playing.
Chuck is always down for a roadtrip. He is a polite and respectful passenger, especially when given a blanket to curl up on. He'd be an excellent companion for hiking, camping, sightseeing, and exploring.
So, he sounds like quite the prize, right? And you can be the winner. Apply for him online today!
A Note from the Foster: This is Chuck Bass! Chuck is a super sweet and playful pup ready for whatever life throws at him!
He absolutely loves to play with other dogs! He has yet to meet one he doesn’t like, though big dogs can be a little spooky at first! He does sometimes think cats should want to play just like dogs, so if they run he thinks they’re playing! He’s not aggressive towards them, but will take some continued training to redirect him from the cats!
Once Chuck has his playtime and zoomies out, he’s ready to cuddle up and give his kisses. He loves being very close to his humans!
Chuck has been doing amazing with potty training, but being a puppy it will still be a work in progress. With frequent breaks and a watchful eye, he’ll be a pro in no time! He does really great in a kennel too, sleeps all through the night and does great with naps in his kennel too. He only barks or cries when he’s too overstimulated to settle, but eventually he works it out.
If you're looking for a total love bug who will entertain you and love you endlessly, Chuck’s your boy! He can’t wait to find his forever home and share his love with his new family!
