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ROASTED NUTS

What's in a name? Apparently alot of wisecracks and one liners, as in the case of our Roasted Nuts. Clearly the shelter people who name the dogs have a snappy sense of humor! Two years old, Roasty was another homeless stray, who had lost his way in the big city, only to find himself an unwilling guest of the City Pound. As a powerful German Shepherd mix, Roasty was automatically designated for euthanasia, in deference to the legions of pint size poodles, yorkies and pomeranians deemed more adoptable.


Roasty is clearly a glorious German Shepherd, with a likely smidge of Labrador Retriever in the mix. He is a large, strong, 60 pound dog, and he bears the classic German Shepherd black and tan colors, as well as saddleback markings. Roasty's head seems Lab influenced, triangular-shaped, and his half mast ears express confusion about whether to stand up or sit down. His short, flat coat is a breeze to groom.


Roasty has a marvelous, cocky bravado that lets the world know he's up for anything. He bursts into a room with command presence, and exudes confidence, infused with joie de vivre. He appreciates human touch, and is quite affectionate, although Roasty also needs human leadership. If allowed to run amuck, Roasty will become full of himself, and try to run the show.


Roasty would be a great companion for an experienced large dog lover, who is comfortable with the exercise and discipline that powerful breeds require to stay balanced. He could easily join the active lifestyle of a single or couple, who can devote an appropriate amount of time to his training and workout regimen. Roasty would make the ideal walking or running buddy. He thrives on lively outdoors activities.

Roasty could be happy as an only dog, or he could do well in a dog savvy home, with another well behaved dog. He is not well suited to young kids or cats, and may well overwhelm them with his pushy bravado. Adopters will want to channel that vibe into focussed obedience work, and take Roasty down the road to Canine Good Citizenship. He is an obedience Superstar and has already mastered the basics. The daily training sessions give him a powerful mind and body workout.

Roasty is in excellent health, and has been neutered, and had a full dental completed. He has been vaccinated for rabies and DA2PP (distemper, adrenovirus, parvo and parainfluenza), and Canine Influenza. He has had the 4dx test, and is negative for heartworm, lyme, earlichia and anaplasmosis. He has been microchipped and dewormed. If you are interested in Roasty, please write to Denise@eskiesonline.com or call Denise at 860-908-9738 for more info.

Eskies Online is a 501(c)(3) Multibreed rescue group that serves unwanted American Eskimos and other dogs in need. Our group of volunteer foster homes spans the North East, and our adoption territory extends from Maine to eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and parts of northern Maryland. 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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