Video: Romping with Red
Video: Red the puppy
Video: Red romping with mama Gracie
Video: Red relaxing on the couch
Video: Red on his first walk with the gang
Red 5-month-old male white puppy Not yet neutered 40-lbs
Background: Mama Gracie and her seven puppies (six boys and one girl) were surrendered to us from their central valley owner in mid-December. The pups were born on December 5th and had been living in a wooden box in the backyard. We believe the puppies' dad is a Great Pyrenees (see his photo). Mama is a major mix of 10+ breeds. So Red is a "supermutt" -- a blend of many breeds -- perhaps with very little Lab in him. Six of the puppies have been adopted. Red is the last one up for adoption.
What Red's Foster Says: Mama "Gracie" nursed her seven charges relentlessly and they grew like weeds. Red is currently 40... probably headed to 75 bs. Red is a voracious eater. We are working on his house-training. Sleeps through the night with nary a peep. Loves to romp and wrestle. Very engaging with the other dogs in my home... he wants to play and wrassle. Everything goes in his mouth; everything is tasty -- gotta watch him like a hawk. Spends most of his day with his mama Gracie.
What Red's Rescue Rep Says: Looking for an adopter who is going in eyes wide open -- regarding puppy care... and juvenile dog handling and training and management and fun. Gracie is also up for adoption -- see her separate listing. Would love for Red to go to a home with an existing mature dog that can mentor him. Obedience training and ongoing socialization with other dogs will be critical for Red's success. Perhaps not ideal for family with small children due to Red's jumpiness, puppy biting, and general rowdiness.
Adopting a young puppy is much like having a newborn baby in the home: very demanding for care and attention, can't be left alone much, cries a lot -- especially at night when you want to sleep. Eat, poop/pee, play, sleep... repeat, repeat, repeat. Puppy-raising is also filled with joy and fun. Young puppies have sharp teeth and tend to go for human toes and arms when available. Young puppies quickly grow up and become big rowdy juveniles that need lots of exercise and structure and patience from their humans.
Several puppy handouts from Marin Humane are fabulous reads:Puppy World
Puppy Health
Puppy Socialization
Medical: Red is quite healthy. Fully vaccinated. Microchipped. Neutering will be down the road.
Located In: Placerville.
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