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 years old, he 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 expectations.
Dog-wise, Koi is a social and playful guy. We spent the afternoon introducing him to new dogs and watching him play, and 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 Frenchy/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. 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
No specific health concerns were mentioned in the listing.
Training & Support
Koi has basic leash skills that will polish to perfection with practice and gentle correction. He checks in often and is happy to follow your lead. He has been assessed by trainers on staff and has had behavior modification as needed.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- The adoption fee is $1,000.
- A $87 surcharge applies for transportation.
Transportation
Koi is located in Texas. Transport is available nationwide via a USDA-certified transport system, with drop-off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI, and Canada. For Canadian adopters, pick-up is in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY, or Brattleboro, VT.
