Dexter
Male Adult Schnauzer Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie Mixed (mixed) Small
Three-and-a-half-year-old,16 lb. Dexter is a super-smart, spirited and affectionate miniature schnauzer-yorkie mix. This unfortunate fel...
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Three-and-a-half-year-old,16 lb. Dexter is a super-smart, spirited and affectionate miniature schnauzer-yorkie mix. This unfortunate fellow was rescued from the ER of a shelter in January 2015 where he had been brought in with a broken pelvis and a fractured leg, possibly the result of being hit by a car. Dexter had been adopted for a year, but recently returned because his adopters had a baby. Since schnauzers can be a bit bossy, we believe Dexter would do best in a home with no young children. After staying with a trainer for the past 2 months, Dexter has brushed up on his training skills (which he quickly remembered) and is ready for his FOREVER home.
Typical of his schnauzer breed, this active, bright little guy is thrilled to run, play, and wrestle. He gets quite excited when he hears his leash coming out! Dexter entertains himself by following around his dog foster siblings, playing with toys, and shadowing his foster parents - even trying to involve himself in their exercise routines. Quite personable, Dexter enjoys meeting new people and showers his foster parents with kisses, loves his belly rubs, and naps contentedly at their feet when he can.
Dexter's foster mom says Dexter is the smartest foster they have ever had. He already knows half a dozen commands - sit, stay, shake, leave it, come and name recall - and looks you right in the eye while waiting to know what you want from him. His foster parents report they are delighted to keep up with his obvious need for intellectual challenges and say the fact that he is very treat and toy motivated helps. He is also fully house trained and uses the doggy door to go outside.
With his high energy level and sometimes protective nature, Dexter will do best in a home without young children or other assertive canines. He deserves a family who has had experience with active, intelligent dogs and can keep him mentally and physically stimulated.
If you are looking for a dog companion like Dexter, fill out an adoption application at www.TheRescuedDog.org to set up a playdate.
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