Coraline

Coraline is a sweet, curious, silly, cuddly, and endlessly entertaining 6-month-old Doberman or Beauceron mix weighing 45 lbs. She's estimated to be around 85-90 lbs when fully grown. Coraline has an irresistibly quirky charm that keeps her foster family laughing every day. She adores a game of peek-a-boo and will often poke her head around a doorway, patiently waiting to be noticed before erupting into happy zoomies. Coraline is deeply people-oriented and loves to be near her humans, quietly observing their day-to-day activities. She's not overly clingy, making her an easy companion, and shows affection with sweet puppy kisses or by gently resting a paw or her nose on your leg. She possesses a calm and balanced temperament, perfect for a work-from-home buddy, and is happy to entertain herself quietly with a toy or bone. Coraline is also incredibly social with people and other dogs, greeting new friends calmly before continuing her explorations. She's the best of both worlds: playful yet laid-back, independent yet loving, and goofy yet intuitive.

Ideal Home

Coraline would thrive in a home that enjoys a mix of adventure and relaxation, from leisurely walks to cozy evenings on the couch. She loves being included in her family's daily routine and would be happy with short walks and backyard play sessions, or joining longer hikes and beach trips. She's intelligent and curious, so puzzle toys, treat-dispensing games, and chew toys will keep her happy. Coraline would benefit from a family that understands she's not the most confident in busy public areas, but has the potential to be a great outdoor adventure buddy with more socialization. She would adore a family that includes her in outdoor adventures while also appreciating her calm, affectionate nature at home. A fenced yard is a must for her to run and play. No apartments or condos due to potential noise sensitivity. She needs to have her human home more often than not, but doggy daycare a few days a week would also be suitable.

Ongoing Health

No specific health concerns were mentioned in the listing.

Training & Support

Coraline is potty trained and kennel trained. She is still working on mastering leash training and needs additional practice to boost her confidence on walks. She is treat-motivated and will walk beside you with positive reinforcement. She alerts her foster mom when she needs to go outside by pacing at the back door or can use a dog door. She needs to be taken out every 3-4 hours initially and kept on a consistent schedule until she settles into her new routine. Using a doggy doorbell by the back door is recommended if a dog door isn't available.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The cost to adopt is $650, which includes a $400 adoption fee and a $250 transport fee.
• The adoption fee covers all age-appropriate vaccinations, spay procedure, microchip, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, a health certificate from a licensed veterinarian, and any necessary vet care while in rescue.
• The transport fee covers transportation from Coraline's foster home to her forever home.
• Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.

Transporation

Coraline is in a foster home in Central Texas. She can be adopted and transported to the following cities/states. Adoptive families will need to meet the transport to pick up their new family member. Dogs are adopted to their forever families prior to being transported, and meet-and-greets are not available due to transport distances.