Pretzel is a big, lovable boy with a personality as charming as his uniquely patterned brindle coat and expressive ears. Estimated to be around 1-2 years old and weighing about 72 lbs, he's likely a bully mix with the heart of a playful puppy. Pretzel is incredibly people-oriented, often seeking connection and guidance from his person. He's eager to please, smart, and highly food-motivated, making him a joy to train. While he can get a little mouthy and jumpy when excited, he's learning to manage his exuberance with gentle redirection and consistency. On leash, he's enthusiastic but responsive to a confident handler. With other dogs, he's still learning social boundaries and would thrive with a patient, medium-energy canine companion. He's shown promising curiosity and disengagement with cats, and a "Kitty Committee Sleepover" can be arranged for a more thorough assessment. Pretzel is a dog who is ready to bond, grow, and bring endless joy to his forever family.
Ideal Home
A home that understands Pretzel is a puppy in a big body and is willing to provide continued guidance with manners, structure, redirection, and consistency. He would do best with a medium-energy dog who can tolerate his learning curve and help show him appropriate play.
Ongoing Health
No specific health conditions are mentioned in the listing.
Training & Support
Pretzel can occasionally jump up and get a bit mouthy when excited, which will benefit from structure, redirection, and consistency. He needs a confident handler to guide him on leash, especially when meeting new dogs, and clear corrections and guidance are helpful for him to understand boundaries with other dogs. He already knows how to sit, and his food motivation will make training effective and fun.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- The adoption fee is $900.
- A $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.
Transportation
Pretzel is located in Texas. We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue-run 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 (with pick-up options in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY, or Brattleboro, VT). Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.
