Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
Meet Darnie!
A gentle, easygoing pup who enjoys the company of other dogs.
➡️Darnie is in Korea and will be coming to the U.S. once his adoption is confirmed
💜Rescue Story
Darnie was rescued from a shelter in June 2026 after being scheduled for euthanasia. He arrived with another small dog who had a skin condition.
During his time at the shelter, Darnie was often seen playing gently with smaller dogs and puppies. His kind nature and considerate interactions with other dogs caught the attention of his current foster, who brought him to safety and welcomed him into a foster home.
🐶Personality
Darnie is calm, gentle, and mild-mannered, with a moderate energy level. He is smart, enjoys food, and responds well to treats, making reward-based training a promising fit for him.
💜Interaction With People
Darnie can build trusting relationships with women, men, and children, though he needs time to feel comfortable with new people. He tends to warm up to women more quickly. When men approach slowly and gently, he may accept treats even at the first meeting.
With children, Darnie is curious but initially cautious about being touched. After accepting a treat from one child, he chose to sit nearby. His daycare teacher reports that he has met her child many times and has never nipped or growled. Gentle introductions and respect for his space will help him gain confidence.
🐶Interaction With Other Dogs
Darnie does very well with other dogs. He attended daycare three times a week for four months, meeting dogs of many sizes, including Standard Poodles, Maltese, and Chihuahuas. He approaches other dogs gently and gets along well with both large and small companions.
🐈Interaction With Cats
Darnie has not been formally introduced to cats, so his compatibility with them is unknown. He has shown curiosity and tried to approach a cat he saw outdoors.
🐕🦺Walks and Leash Manners
Darnie walks comfortably on a leash and matches his foster’s pace without pulling. He follows along well and has not shown a tendency to resist returning home or insist on taking a different route. After potty breaks, he sometimes adds a little personality to his walk by kicking his back legs!
😊Potty Training
Darnie is comfortable going potty outdoors and using pee pads indoors. He prefers outdoor potty breaks but reliably uses a pad at home.
💜Barking
Darnie is very quiet in his current foster home. He has not been observed barking at strangers and typically communicates his needs with a soft whimper.
💜Crate Training
Darnie is making good progress with crate training. He willingly enters his crate for meals and treats, and sometimes checks inside on his own to see whether a snack is waiting.
🐕Escape Behavior
Darnie has not attempted to escape while in foster care. He may shy away from unfamiliar people, so patient introductions and secure handling will help him feel safe as he adjusts to a new home.
🦴Food and Toys
Darnie has shown no food aggression or resource guarding. He is easygoing around toys and other belongings and often lets other dogs take them.
🏠Behavior at Home
Darnie has not shown destructive behavior in his foster home. He plays appropriately with the toys provided to him.
💜Separation Anxiety
No signs of separation anxiety have been observed. Darnie can wait quietly on his own, sometimes watching the front door. He also stayed at a pet hotel for six days, where he ate and slept well.
🛁Grooming and Handling
Darnie tolerates baths and nail trims well. Although bathing is not his favorite activity and he may shift away slightly, he remains cooperative, allowing grooming sessions to be completed quickly.
💕Ideal Home
Darnie would do well with a patient family who will give him time to settle in and build trust. A home with a yard would be a bonus because he prefers outdoor potty breaks, though he also uses pee pads indoors. He could be a wonderful companion for another friendly dog, whose presence may help him feel comfortable as he adjusts. With his gentle personality, quiet nature, and lovely manners around other dogs, Darnie has so much to offer a loving family.
➡️If you are interested in Darnie, please visit https://gracebridgekorea.org/adoption-application/ to fill out an application.
