Koi the Mini Boxer and Happiest Boy

If happiness had a mascot, I'm pretty sure it would at the least resemble Koi. This boy is the definition of a people's dog, spreading wiggly affection and an enthusiasm for love everywhere he goes. To him, it is absolutely a thrill to be loved! The moment you start petting him, you can see him light up like it's the best day of his life- tail wagging, body wiggling, whole-face smile. Standing still for love is just not his style! Koi is estimated to be 1.5-year-old, weighs 33-lbs, and we suspect he is a mini Boxer/English Bulldog mix, with a big personality, but we cannot guarantee breed or birthday considering he is a rescue. Koi enjoys adventure and is an eager explorer who has basic leash skills and will polish to perfection with practice and the occasional gentle correction. He checks in often and is happy to deliver on your expectation. Dog-wise, Koi is a social and playful guy. He is polite during on-leash introductions, with a little excitement sneaking in here and there but it is all in a friendly nature. The only trouble with Koi's friendly enthusiasm and playstyle is that not every dog finds it fun. He loves a good playmate with matching energy but tends to pester dogs to play in an annoying, younger sibling sort of way. We have seen his best fit to be with dogs that have a very similar Frenchie/Boston type of baby bull playstyle. But with that said, this boy would also be perfectly content being your one and only!

Ideal Home

Koi's ideal home will give him an outlet for his energy- walks, playdates, or backyard fun- and people who don't mind his occasional joyful jumps or sneaky smooches (aka-face licks.) He's a small package with a big-dog heart and a contagious joy for life. The perfect dog if you love hosting and have a dog-loving bunch of friends and family. He is friendly, outgoing, and greets new people with open paws and a full-body wiggle. He does jump up gently to give hugs so a family with slightly older kids who can handle his excitement would be perfect.

Ongoing Health

Koi is a rescue and his breed and birthday are not guaranteed. All vetting, DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, and a microchip are included in the adoption fee.

Training & Support

Koi has basic leash skills and will polish to perfection with practice and the occasional gentle correction. He checks in often and is happy to deliver on your expectation. He tends to pester dogs to play in an annoying, younger sibling sort of way, so he would do best with dogs that have a very similar playstyle.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $1,000.
• There is an $87 surcharge for transportation.

Transporation

Koi is located in Texas and can be transported nationwide via a USDA-certified transport system. Drop-off locations include WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pickup in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters).