About Bear |
- Status: Available for Adoption (adoption info)
- Adoption Fee: 300.00
- Species: Dog
- Rescue ID: 24-030P
- Color: Gold and chocolate brindle
- Current Size: 70 Pounds
- Current Age: 1 Year 6 Months (best estimate)
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Hello to all of my fellow Mastiff lovers. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Bear and I am the quintessential Mastiff mix of loyalty, playfulness, gentleness, and protectiveness.
I would love to share my home with a human/s who know my breed well, as I am not a novice owner. I take my job seriously and want you to know when there is a shift in the environment that may need your attention. I am not a big barker but I am vigilant until you tell me that everything is ok.
I enjoy my crate and it can be a place of calm if I start to take my job too seriously. I am completely house trained as well.
My strengths:
Smart - I know my 8 basic safety commands in varying capacities - Look, Touch, Sit, Down Stay, Come, Leave it, and Place.
Playful - I love toys, running, jumping, and hanging with my people.
Polite - I am polite on leash unless something fun comes my way like chickens or dogs. I can become cautious if I see strangers but I move along fine if you tell me everything's ok.
Quiet - I am not a big barker and would prefer watching as things come and go in my environment.
Loyal - I am the most trustworthy guy you will ever know once I know that you are a part of my pack. I am trusting and enjoy a cuddle once in a while. I will look for you and want to be with you always.
Trusting - Once you belong to me, I am yours forever.
I am a great sleeper and love my meals. I enjoy riding in cars.
I enjoy long walks when the weather is not too hot. I think I would enjoy hiking a lot.
Things I am working on:
Commands - Perfecting my 8 safety commands.
Trusting new things - The more places I go and the more you can let me watch from a distance, the more I can trust new places.
Trusting new people - I need slow introductions with new people who are confident and want to have a relationship. I am not interested in casual interactions. I will do best if I know what you expect of me in these situations but I would prefer not to be pushed or "talked into" socializing.
I will do better with no children or other pets in the home, as I have a hard time sharing the affection. I was not proofed with cats so I don't know how I feel about them.
General Mastiff traits -
Mastiffs are known for their gentle, calm, and loyal personalities, making them excellent family pets. They are also protective and courageous, exhibiting a natural instinct to guard their families and homes. Despite their imposing size, Mastiffs are often described as "gentle giants" due to their affectionate and patient nature.
Here's a more detailed look at their personality traits:
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Loyal and Devoted:
Mastiffs form strong bonds with their families and are known for their unwavering loyalty.
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Gentle and Affectionate:
They are naturally gentle and affectionate, especially with their family members, and enjoy cuddling and close companionship.
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Calm and Patient:
Mastiffs are generally calm and patient, making them suitable for households with children and other pets, though early socialization and training are still important.
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Protective and Courageous:
They possess a natural instinct to protect their families and territory, making them excellent watchdogs.
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Intelligent and Eager to Please:
Mastiffs are intelligent dogs that learn quickly and respond well to positive reinforcement training methods.
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Relatively Quiet:
While they can be alert and watchful, they are not typically known for excessive barking.
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Can be Suspicious of Strangers:
It's common for Mastiffs to be wary of strangers, but with proper socialization, they can learn to be more accepting.
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If you are interested in Bear, please fill out an application at:
https://reachoutrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=4588
Or contact:
rorrcanine@gmail.com
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