Adopted May 2007
Name: Polo
Color: Black/red
Size: 86 lbs
Gender: male,
neutered
Age: 4 years
Floor-friendly: Yes
Kid-friendly: Not
tested
Dog-friendly: Lives with Buddy
Cat-friendly: Not tested
Jumps Fences: Not known to
Playful: Likes chew bone and playing
ball and playing with Buddy. Usually ignores Buddy and goes
to chew bone quickly.
Sleeps indoors: Yes, in his crate.
Origin: Owner passed away, left at boarding kennel with no
family to claim.
Special Needs: Highly trained German German
shepherd. Probably too old to be successfully re-bonded to
a partner and worked, but needs a home with high level of
training skills, understanding of a real German Shepherd,
and the stimulation to keep him interested and to bond with
a new owner. HE still holds back, like he is still waiting
for his old owner, which I truely believe he is.
Health
Concerns: None that we know of.
Heartworm Negative: Yes, on Sentinel
Microchipped: AVID microchip
Shots: DHLPP-C, Bordetella,
1 year Rabies
Click here to learn about what is included in the adoption fee.
A special thank you goes out to Polo's sponsors: Olga Safronova. Victor and Letha Murney in memory of Chip and Ginger. Tricia, Chris and their GSD Kylie. Heather Shuler in loving memory of Cox. Tony & Rebecca Rose. Caryn Andrews in memory of Rocky. Cheryl Smith in honor of King. Kristina Sturwold in memory of Taz. Cecilia Wong. Steve Hitz in memory of Marah & Gretchen.
Polo is 4 years old and 84 pounds. He is very well behaved and very intense. Extremely experienced German Shepherd handling homes with extensive obedience experience and a good, strong handling technique will be considered.
Families, with children, looking for a pet will NOT be considered. This is not because he isn't a good dog, but because he will be a new dog that needs acclimation time and loving training adaptation. Children complicate the environment and could illicit a situation that would turn out badly for a great dog.
Polo is a doll and a fantastic German German Shepherd. He requires an owner with extensive training and handling experience of working German Shepherds. He is a giant loving puff ball who likes to laze away in a sunbeam with a good chew bone. Polo was rumored to have already received extensive training in Germany. He is intense and cannot be given an inch, unless you want to be wearing the collar in the family. He will require love, handling, stimulation, and time to adjust and bond to a new owner. Polo has taken the loss of his owner harder than Buddy. Polo, we believe, is still waiting for dad to come home. That will require patience and time of any lucky handler who would take this guy home. Undying devotion, fierce intelligence, and boundless love. However, he is a "German" German Shepherd and not the slobbery, super happy furkids that Americans have gotten used to. He is much more reserved, though cuddly and loving. Experience is a must! If you think you could provide the home this guy needs, please let us know.
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