Meet Potato, also known as "Tater" or "Tater Tot"! This absolutely adorable fluffball came into rescue with his mom and four siblings from a shelter in Kentucky. He's a Pyr and Border Collie mix, born on February 18, 2026. Tater is a curly, pure white pup with a darling black and brown mask and a sweet little brown spot near his tail – he's basically a stuffed animal brought to life! Don't let his baby face fool you; this little guy has a personality to spare. The moment Tater spots you, he'll stop, drop, and roll over, belly-up and ready for the long rubs he absolutely believes he deserves. If you're ever unclear on what he wants, he'll give you a polite little ruff to let you know! He's also worked out a very sensible system for mealtime: simply lying on top of his food bowl to ensure no one else gets any ideas. Genius, really! When he's not guarding his kibble, you might find his little paws happily splashing in his water bowl, or his nose leading him on important sniffing expeditions around the yard. When his favorite people come into view, Tater's tail starts wagging as he bounces toward them with pure, unfiltered joy. He has medium energy and is very laid back, loving to play with loud squeaky toys, go on car rides, and cuddle up on people's laps. If you have any peanut butter and pumpkin cookies, he'll perform tricks of sit, down, and kennel! And yes, he's crate trained!
Ideal Home
Tater's perfect forever home will have a securely fenced yard of at least five feet – plenty of room for zoomies and sniff patrols – and a canine sibling for him to pal around with, because every Tot needs a partner in crime. He requires visible fencing; invisible fencing will not contain this breed.
Ongoing Health
Tater is a puppy and will require ongoing veterinary care as he grows.
Training & Support
Tater is crate trained and knows the commands sit, down, and kennel when offered a treat.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Completion of an application is required to be considered for any dog.
- Key considerations for adoption include:
- The applicant's experience with large breed dogs.
- Whether children in the household are ready for a large-breed dog who is a guardian by nature.
- The sex of other dogs currently residing in the household to avoid potential same-sex aggression issues.
- For puppies under six months old, applicants' ability to socialize the puppy with older dogs is a priority.
Transportation
Potato is currently located in Kentucky. Transport to approved adopters may be available.
