Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Knox is a handsome one-year old male Mastiff/Labrador Retriever mix who was brought to the HSOV on February 24, 2024 by a Good Samaritan who had found him on Boulevard Drive in Belpre Ohio the preceding evening. Knox was wearing a collar but, unfortunately, there was neither an ID tag nor a dog license tag on his collar ... And he was not microchipped.
Knox has a black short smooth coat with white markings on his chest, white toes on his paws, a long tail, and a gorgeous face with dark brown 'teddy bear' eyes, a chubby muzzle, and short floppy ears.
This big guy has a sweet, easygoing personality. Knox (fka Hagrid) was quite the gentleman when HSOV Kennel Tech Kathryn Rea (Kat) gave him extra TLC while he posed for preliminary photos in front of his kennel in the Holding Area (where new intakes are housed). Knox appeared to be ok other dogs in nearby kennels (who were constantly 'talking' to him). Knox just wagged his tail and made a quiet effort to make their acquaintance.
Knox weighs 76 lbs and is fairly strong on a leash (merely because of his large size). He was a pushover for 'good boy' treats when we were enticing him to go back in his kennel, and he quickly followed the scent of bacon strips which were waiting for him atop his soft pile of blankets.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Knox was held for three days so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership .. But nobody called or came looking for this big boy.
Knox went home with a foster family on February 28, 2024 who planned to adopt him after he was neutered .. But Knox did not get along with the foster family's dog, so he came back to HSOV on March 15, 2024 and is available for adoption.
These updated photos of Knox were taken on March 25, 2024 when HSOV Lead Canine Kennel Tech Jared Nash accompanied him for more flattering outdoor photos on a bright sunny afternoon. Knox was still very much the gentleman and posed like a 'pro' for his Petfinder/Facebook/Adoptapet. Knox' black coat glistened in the sunlight and also highlighted the beautiful auburn highlights in his coat.
Since Knox appears to be dog selective, we recommend a meet-and-greet if you have other dogs in your home.
Knox went home with a foster family on December 21, 2024 who planned to adopt him after he was neutered. Knox was returned to HSOV on December 27, 2024 due to an unfortunate incident and was placed on a mandated 10-day bite quarantine.
Knox was neutered on January 13, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine.
Update: Knox went home with a foster family over the 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday and he did so well in their home that he ended up spending several weeks with the family instead of the planned long weekend (which speaks volumes about Knox' behavior). They gave Knox a 'perfect report card' which detailed his behavior and which they hope will help Knox find a forever home ...
"Knox continues to be the bestest boy but is feeling sad about about having to return to the shelter soon. His break from the shelter is coming to an end, and he has shown his TRUE COLORS while he was on break:
1) Knox is dog friendly! He has met many friends at the dog park and not a single enemy! (Not even the ones that were kinda jerky to him!)
2) Knox loves to play with his dog friends! He actually bounces around with happiness while playing!
3) Knox is mostly house trained with only a couple accidents that might be more human error than Knox error.
4) Knox loves to cuddle! He’s a lover!
5) Knox does great when left alone. (For reasonable amounts of time)
6) He does have energy and needs an opportunity to run/walk/play. He walks quite well on a leash but also loves the freedom of running in a fenced yard or dog park. The best part of him is that he is then gentle and loving and happy to be a couch potato! He’s the perfect mix of energy and lazy!
7) Knox is truly a fantastic dog! He waits patiently and learns quickly!
After waiting for nearly 2 years at the shelter, Knox deserves a home of his own where his family can fall in love with this sweet, good boy."
