FRANCOIS

Francois is a beautiful mix of Belgian Sheepdog and Chow, who, at the age of seven, was dumped into a crowded city shelter when his owners moved and couldn't take him along. While his new situation was a shock, Francois behaved as a gentleman in the shelter, walking calmly on the leash, ignoring other dogs. He is reported to have lived with other dogs and cats.

Francois knows a few commands (sit, shake paws) but has had no formal obedience training. Now in an Eskies Online foster home, we expect more pictures and information shortly.

update 12/11/2012

bad haircut!

Debonair Francois has really blossomed over the last few months. Our statuesque dandy has come out if his shell and is loving life in his lively foster home. His splendid coat is beginning to grow back to its former glory after the bum haircut we foisted on him to clear out the mats.

Francois is a sensitive, stately old soul who would do well in a quiet, calm environment without too much stimulation. If left to his own devices, Francois prefers to relax by the fire and stay out of the way, but in a chaotic, overcrowded foster home, Francois can absorb the anxieties of the other dogs. He would do well as an only dog, or as a second dog in a home where the current dog is pretty well adjusted, calm and laid back. We'd like to steer clear of kids and cats in his new home.

Francois' foster mom adores him, and has been taking him on lots of outings including hikes in the woods, and swims in the ocean. He loves the action, but then is quite content to curl up in a corner for a long nap. Francois is doing well with his new exercise regime, but is not a high energy dog, by any means. He'd do well with a couple of leisurely leash walks each day, as well as some play time off leash. We are working on basic obedience with Francois, and he has responded nicely to leadership and positive rewards based training methods. Francois is willing to please and easy to handle, but can become agitated and irritable with harsh correction techniques. He has great leash manners and walks beautifully at his handler's side.

fur growing out in time for winter!

Francois would make the ideal companion for an moderately active single or couple who include their dog in lots of activities. Francois is a fantastic traveler and car passenger although he is a bit awkward as he climbs into high SUVs. Sometimes, Francois needs a step stool! This beautiful boy is ready to join his forever home and he will charm his adopters silly!

Francois is in excellent health, and has been neutered. He is vaccinated for rabies, parvo, distemper and bordatella, and he is microchipped and de-wormed. He has tested negative for heartworm, lyme, earlichia and anaplasmosis. If you are interested in Francois, please write to Denise@EskiesOnline.com for an adoption application, or call Denise at 720 903 0636 for more information.
Eskies Online is a private breed rescue group that has served unwanted American Eskimo Dogs for the past decade. Our group of private foster homes spans the North East, and our adoption territory extends from Maine to eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and parts of northern Maryland. PLEASE NOTE: We are on temporary hiatus in MASSACHUSETTS. Once an adopter is approved, we arrange transportation.. We do not adopt dogs beyond our territory. Please visit our website, www.eskiesonline.com for more information about our group and our adoption procedures.

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