DUGAN (was RUSTY)

Original story: Rusty was born Nov 28, 2007, sire Mair’s Duke, dam Penny’s Paige of Paradise. He is about 24" and should be about 55-lbs, tail docked, dews off. Rusty was advertised on a local internet site. In his prior home he lived outside in a kennel with a lab who did not like him. His ears and face show the scars, including a chunk of his ear flap being missing. Rusty is truly one of the most gentle and loving dogs we have hosted. He adores other dogs and really wants to play but is understandably cautious. He leaps in the air, pounces on tennis balls, will steal a towel to shake it and play chase with you. There were 8-14 yo kids in the family and while he lived outside, I have no doubt that Rusty will be fine with older children. He is learning house manners and has not had an accident at all. He is also being crate trained as we would not advise leaving him a yard alone when gone. He is still a puppy so I would not leave him with free run of the house. He is not an avid chewer but has picked up a shoe or two. He is a typical high energy dog outside but loves nothing better than to cuddle up with you on the couch. He is sleeping on a dog bed at the foot of our bed. Rusty must go to a home with NO CATS. His prior family reports that he goes nuts when he sees cats and in fact killed a cat he chased. Due to his prey drive we are looking for a home with a good 6 foot fence and no small dogs. Rusty should be kept on lead on any city walks with a keen eye to cats being around. He was run off lead in the fields and stayed close to the husband who worked most with him. He also has been to a gun range and does not appear gun shy but he was not formally hunted. We hope that Rusty can find a home with another younger dog that can also play with him or if he is an only dog, to have the chance to play with friends dogs who love to also play.

Update: Rusty was adopted by Lynne and Macy with the caveat that he had to have a new name. We love the name they selected... Dugan. His mom reports that he has settled in well, that he loves his V sister and they love to play in the yard. Dugan is indeed like a colt with his long legs and skinny body... and he plays like a colt as well and sometimes cannot figure out how those legs work. Mom has found that he is indeed a cuddle bug of the highest order. We hope to soon have photos of those long outdoor hikes with mom and Macy. And if you happen to find a V on a treadmill in a local gym.... say hello!

Special thanks to Carmen and Patt for helping to drive and get Dugan home.

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