ADOPTED

WINSTON

Our Winston is a big, goofy puppy! Weighing in at 51 pounds, this ten month old boy seems as though he has not yet grown into his feet. He may have a bit more growing to do!

Winston was found lounging about a Good Samaritan's yard, making himself quite at home. He was brought to the city pound as a stray, and, immediately, was put on a 10 day stray hold, while shelter staff searched out his owners. Nobody claimed Winston, and by this time he had come down with Kennel Cough, and was excluded from the Shelter adoption program.

We were pleased to have Winston join us, and he has been a lot of fun to foster. Shelter staff have described Winston as a Beagle/Labrador Retriever mix. He has the lab shaped head, with slight jowls, but his yellowish two tone coloring and markings suggest the Lemon Beagle or Coonhound. As a mix of gun dog breeds, Winston is an energetic dog who needs a good deal of exercise and outdoor playtime.

Winston would be a good family dog for active folks, with older, dog savvy kids, who are all game for the rigors of raising an energetic puppy. Winston has had no formal obedience work, but is responding nicely to the basics of Canine Good Citizenship that we have started in foster care. A solid obedience regimen and plenty of exercise are key to developing good behavior in this working breed dog.

Winston could also join the home of an active single or couple, who enjoy the challenge of puppy training. He would make a natural walking, running or hiking companion, and would be a blast to have along on camping or canoe trips. He could also join a multi-dog home, since his puppy mojo seeks out other dogs in play. He is a sociable boy, who loves to play, but we have not observed him around cats. He may be tempted to chase them for sport.

Winston has good house manners and is house trained and crate trained. He has been recently neutered, so adopters should expect a few marking incidents during his transition to a new home.

Winston has been vaccinated for rabies, parvo, distemper and bordatella. he has been microchipped and de-wormed and has tested negative for heartworm, lyme, earlichia and anaplasmosis. If you are interested in Winston, please write to Denise@eskiesonline.com for an adoption application or call Denise at 720-903-0636 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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