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 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 expectation.

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 Frenchie/Boston type of baby bull playstyle. It's almost like the annoying cancels itself out! 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, so much so that people may want to come over just to hang out with him. He does jump up gently to give hugs so a family with slightly older kids who can handle his excitement would be perfect.

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 has been assessed by trainers on staff, behavior is modified as needed, and individualized behavior plans are created to help prepare him for his future family, including crate training, potty training, and leash walking. His foster has been able to attend group training and socialization playgroups helping him stay confident, well-rounded, and adoption-ready.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Koi is located in Texas. 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). You will have the opportunity to track their journey in real time, see photo updates, learn fun facts, and connect with fellow adopters and fosters through our private Facebook event page! An $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs. Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.