Duke Ellington the Smooth Talkin Sweet Heart

Duke Ellington is basically what would happen if pure serotonin came to life in dog form. This boy is ALL smiles, all wiggles, all happiness all the time. The type of dog that wakes up every morning genuinely excited to be alive and makes sure everyone around him feels the same way too! Between his goofy bouncy personality, giant happy grin, and the way he throws his whole body into loving people, Duke has this larger-than-life presence that is impossible not to fall for. He is playful, affectionate, hilariously expressive, and just has that lovable goofy-boy energy that keeps you constantly entertained. Honestly, he feels less like a dog and more like your overly enthusiastic best friend trapped in a pittie body. And yes, his name is Duke Ellington for a reason because this boy fully believes he has a singing career ahead of him and is more than willing to bless you with his dramatic little opera performances whenever the mood strikes! Duke absolutely LOVES people. He is affectionate, people-oriented, and thrives on attention, companionship, and being included in whatever his humans are doing. He is the type of dog that wants to greet you like you just returned home from war after a quick trip to the mailbox. Honestly, one of the best things about Duke is how genuinely HAPPY he is all the time. This boy walks through life with a giant smile plastered across his face and this goofy joyful energy that is impossible not to feed off of. He also fully believes he is a lap dog despite being 50 lbs. and will absolutely try to get as close to you as physically possible whenever given the opportunity. Whether he is leaning against you, climbing halfway into your lap, or dramatically flopping next to you on the couch, Duke just wants to love and be loved as hard as he can. Duke is also dog friendly and is currently fostered in a multi-dog household with dogs all ranging in sizes and personalities. His foster says that he LOVES to play and definitely has more of that goofy, rowdy, rough-and-tumble play style. The type of dog that is happiest bouncing around the yard playing chase, wrestling, and fully embracing his giant goofy puppy energy. Because of that, he will do best with dog friends that enjoy an active playful style and won't be overwhelmed by his enthusiasm. He truly just seems so happy to have friends to romp around with and be part of the fun. Duke does know when to take play breaks and will take play breaks on his own. He actually has a pretty nice energy about him and will adapt to whatever you need from him. Everything about him feels joyful. The giant smile. The bouncy body language. The excited little woo conversations he tries having with you. He is sweet, goofy, affectionate, eager to please, and absolutely the type of dog that will keep you laughing daily. Duke is believed to be a pittie/boxer mix approximately 2 years old and currently weighs 50 lbs. He already knows how to sit. He is treat motivated and genuinely enjoys learning and engaging with his people. He is crate trained and potty trained too.

Ideal Home

Duke's ideal home would be with a semi-active family that wants a dog to truly be part of everyday life and appreciates a BIG personality in the home. A backyard is definitely important for this guy because he needs space to zoom around, play, burn energy, and occasionally perform one of his famous concerts for the neighborhood. Because Duke is so people-oriented and loves being involved in what his humans are doing, he would do best in a home where he isn't left alone for super long stretches on a regular basis. Apartment life probably is not the best fit for this guy simply because his vocal talents are pretty impressive. He is going to thrive most in a home that can provide structure, routine, exercise, consistency, and people that embrace his goofy larger-than-life personality for exactly what it is. Duke is not the type of dog that quietly blends into the background.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are mentioned.

Training & Support

On leash, Duke can pull out of pure excitement because the world is exciting for him sometimes, so continued leash work will definitely help him polish up his manners even more.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $1,000.

Transportation

We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travels safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop off locations, in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area. A $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.