Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Meet Kieran: An Ultimate Calm-Confident Companion!
Are you looking for the perfect blend of a loyal shadow and a confident, independent pup? Meet Kieran! This handsome guy is an absolute dream helper in a puppy body, showing a level of emotional maturity well beyond his age. So exciting to see what a wonderful partner Kieran is developing into!
Why You’ll Fall in Love:
- The "Justin Bieber" Ears: Kieran has the most unique, adorable ears ever! One of them flops perfectly over to the other side like a classic, swoop-style haircut. It gives him the most charming, expressive look whenever he attentively looks at his human for cues.
- Sweet, Interested Eye Contact: Kieran forms a deep, meaningful connection with his people. He offers irresistible, calm eye contact, looking right to his human to read your facial expressions and check for instructions on what to do next.
- Neighborhood Celebrity: Walking Kieran is pure joy. He is fantastic with both adults and little children who want to pet him on his walks, and he remains completely non-reactive when passing other dogs. Even better, whenever his human stops walking, such as at crosswalks, Kieran automatically sits and looks up to check in for his next instruction!
- A Quiet Einstein: Kieran loves learning new things. He is highly food-motivated, already sits instinctively, is surprisingly quiet, and has a spectacular nose that would make him amazing at scent games or tracking puzzles.
- The Perfect Host: Kieran handles visitors like a little gentleman. When guests come over, he is not fearful or overly needy for attention, letting everyone settle in comfortably. He lays happily at the feet of the humans as they visit.
- Naturally Confident: While he loves his humans, he is very secure for his age. When it is time for you to leave, just hand him a teething stick and he is happy to relax solo—no panic or door scratching!
- Impeccable House Manners: He has shown zero destructive behavior in the home and hasn't chewed a single piece of furniture. He does have a hilarious quirk of collecting shoes in his bed, but he treats them like gold and snuggles up to them!
- Ultimate Trust & Belly Rubs: He is very comfortable with belly rubs! Kieran shows no anxiety or hesitation about rolling over on his back to expose his belly, proving just how safe and secure he feels with his humans.
- The Ultimate Chores Assistant: Kieran loves to "help" with the laundry! He will happily supervise your folding and sorting, making chore day way more entertaining with his adorable presence. Another favorite is taking out the trash – a fun outing he eagerly looks forward to as you tie up the trash bag!
Kieran is a fast, eager learner who thrives on positive reinforcement. He is an enthusiastic eater, so his future family may want to use a slow-feeding bowl (which doubles as great mental stimulation!). He has shown zero food aggression and responds beautifully to guidance. Like any healthy puppy, he gets a fun case of the "post-meal zoomies" where he might try to gently chew on your hands like a littermate, but he is very easily redirected to a good chew toy. He will do best in a home looking for a smart, attentive partner ready to explore the world together.
*Originated from: South Dakota Reservation.
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The best way to show interest in an animal is to submit an adoption application by visiting our website (www.rescuenetworkmn.org).
Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, heartworm test (dogs over 9 months), FIV/FeLV test (cats - one in the litter), dewormed, and microchip implant (including registration).
Rescue Network is strictly foster based which means all adoptable animals are in a home and there cannot be a meet until an application is submitted and approved. We have no way of knowing the breeds in the animals. All breeds listed are best guess.
