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Leif

Mixed Breed, American Staffordshire Terrier

$350

Adoption fee · Dark Horse Dogs, NFP

At a glance

Age1 year
SexMale
SizeMedium · 26–60 lb
Gets along withKids & Dogs
FromChicago, IL

A little about them

Leif is a brilliant, brave, snuggly, and soulful 2-year-old mixed-breed male weighing 56 pounds. He is affectionate, silly, socially fluent, and forms meaningful bonds with people. Leif is relaxed at home and enjoys moderate intellectual engagement, including sniffy walks, training sessions, puzzle toys, and structured interaction.

Ideal Home

Leif would thrive with a dog-savvy adopter who enjoys training and engagement, along with one or more friendly dogs of similar energy. An adult-only home is preferred; older children may be considered. He would do best with someone who appreciates a calm dog with an active mind.

Ongoing Health

  • Vaccinated and microchipped
  • Neutered
  • Heartworm negative

Training & Support

Leif is crate-trained, house-trained, leash-trained, and trick-trained. He has excelled in holiday manners and obedience training, is highly handler-motivated, and enjoys learning new cues. He has made enormous progress with mouthiness through structure, training, and periodic decompression.

Leif is extremely dog-social, reads other dogs well, takes cues appropriately, and adjusts his behavior with ease. He is relaxed and low-energy in the home while remaining eager for thoughtful mental engagement.

Application Details

  • Adoption applications start by contacting the provider through Wags.
  • A dog-savvy adopter who enjoys training and engagement is preferred.
  • A home with friendly dogs of similar energy is preferred.

Health & wellness

From the listing

Reported by Dark Horse Dogs, NFP.

Know the breed

Exercise30 min/day, Moderate activity
CoatDouble
TrainabilityModerate
Lifespan10-15 years
Living spaceApartment, Condo, House, Acreage
$350Leif's fee
$333Typical Mixed Breed

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Leif would do best with a dog-savvy adopter who enjoys training and engagement, plus one or more friendly dogs of similar energy. An adult-only home is preferred, and older children may be considered.