Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Benny is available for adoption in Orange County! This adorable little guy is 5 months old and weighs about 17lbs. He's neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated, and is current on his flea meds.
We ran a DNA test on him, and he's a mix of 18 different breeds! The top 5 are chihuahua, whippet, doberman, Pomeranian, and dachshund.
Benny is social and good with other dogs. He's a big fan of the Labrador retriever in his foster home and has also played well with a smaller chihuahua. He's doing well with the cats in his foster home, too! He loves to play and snuggle.
He's been sleeping through the night in his foster mom's bed and is learning how to walk nicely on a leash. He knows how to go outside to go potty during the day and uses pads at night, so he's doing well with potty training in his foster home (but will likely need a refresher course in a new home).
Benny does ok with car rides if he's in a crate. He can be resource-guardy when he has a toy or treat he perceives as valuable and another dog comes around to check it out.
His favorite thing is having his people nearby, so he would do best in a home with a family who is around most of the time. He is good with kids, although (like most puppies) he has land shark tendencies so calmer kids would be best for him!
He is super cuddly and loves to be held. He is a TOTAL love! He does seem to like water and even went swimming to chase ducks near his foster home one day! He enjoys time at the beach and loves to be outside. Laying in the yard soaking up the sun is one of his favorite things.
He is very much a puppy, so he will need a home with people who are willing to invest time into his training, including crate, potty, and obedience. He's still in that phase where he wants to chew and eat everything, so he will need a home that understands that type of puppy behavior and how to handle it. For the family willing to put in the effort, he's going to be an amazing, loyal, loving dog!
If you are interested in adopting Benny, please fill out an application on our website!
