Eggo

Allow me to introduce Eggo the 16-week-old puppy who is looking for his forever home!  He is a Poodle and Bichon Frise mix currently weighting in at approximately 7.5 lbs and will likely grow to be around 11 to 14 lbs when he is fully grown.  

Eggo came to Pound Dog Rescue with some of his litter mates that were discarded from a puppy mill. While his start in life may not have been ideal, he is ready to share lots of love and cuddles with his new family. Eggo gets along well with other dogs. He hasn’t had any exposure to cats, but he would likely be fine to live with a dog-savvy cat.

Eggo has a beautiful coat of black and brown fur. This breed mix will require a great deal of coat maintenance and grooming with regular visits to a professional groomer.  The adoptive family will need to be able to manage this as his coat will continue to grow and become unruly quickly if not groomed. In between grooms this breed mix needs daily brushing and not just skimming the top of the coat; they require brushing down to the skin to ensure that their coat is tangle free and not matted. This coat type matts up easily so dedication and commitment to a dog with grooming requirements that are high maintenance is a must.  Not everyone wants to commit the time to daily brushing so be honest with yourself if this is something you are invested in or not.  

Eggo would do well in most families whether it be an adult only home or one with children over 8 years old. Keeping in mind he is a puppy; his new family needs to understand he is learning what is and isn’t allowed. While he is not prone to biting, Eggo is currently teething and can occasionally get confused about what is and isn’t a chew tow.

Initially when meeting someone new, Eggo can sometimes be a little shy but he warms up quickly. He loves to cuddle, but also loves to run around and play. When he is out playing, he needs to be supervised to ensure he doesn’t get into any puppy mischief. He has done very well with crate training, and sleeps through the night in his crate. We will only consider homes for pups where someone is home or has the capabilities to come home throughout the day. If he is being left alone, he should be kept in his crate to ensure his safety and prevent him getting into anything that could potentially cause him harm.

Puppies need to be taken outside for bathroom breaks very regularly when they are small and will not be able to hold it for an 8-hour workday.  Please keep in mind that if you work from home you will need to have a plan in place for a crating schedule. As mentioned above, puppies need 100% of your supervision when not in their crates. You cannot expect to work and have the puppy running around in the room with you as they won’t have your full attention. Eggo has been doing well with house training and is quickly catching on to where he should be going to the bathroom in the backyard. He does show subtle signals when he needs to be let out, but there isn’t usually a lot of warning so you must be vigilant and quick when the time arises. Like most puppies there will be a few accidents in the house, but with regular trips outside, walks, and scheduled crate time, he will learn the appropriate place to do his business.

We are also looking for families that are fully aware of the time commitment of a puppy and the work involved.  Puppies are a total joy and bring so much love and happiness into a home, but you cannot underestimate the work and time involved in raising a puppy properly.  They need constant supervision while young to expedite the house-training stage and to ensure they aren’t chewing on anything inappropriate.  We are also looking for a family that will crate train the puppies as we fully believe that this is the best for pups and offers them a quiet and secure “den” to call their own.  A crate trained pup is a blessing as it offers a safe place to put them when you can’t be watching them all the time.

We will be expecting our adoptive families to attend at minimum, level 1 obedience school after. The guidance and lessons learned in obedience classes are very important to getting your pup off to a good start.  This breed mix is highly intelligent, and preference will be given to those wishing to take on advanced levels of obedience school.  The more you can work the brain of this dog, the better he will be!!   We take our responsibilities to our dogs very seriously and only want the best for them.

Eggo has a sweet and playful personality. He is cautiously curious and likes to explore his surroundings looking for one of his toys to play with. Make sure to keep a close eye on him or he might grab one of your slippers or a stray sock to get you to play a game of keep away with him. In between play-time he’s always happy to snuggle on your lap. Eggo is usually more on the quite side, but occasionally will try to get your attention with some animated barks which can be shrill and loud at times. As a result, some apartment living situations may not be ideal.

He is still trying to figure out how to navigate up and down stairs. He can currently manage to handle a step or two but hasn’t quite figure out how to maneuver up and down larger flights of stairs yet. However, given his curious nature and a little more time he should have it figured out in no time. He doesn’t mind car rides but will occasionally get motion sick.

Eggo was recently seen by our vet and is now up to date on all his vaccinations. Prior to receiving his vaccines, we have tried to limit his exposure to the outside world to avoid him contracting any type of viruses he could have encountered. As a result, he hasn’t had a lot of practice going out for walks, and is still learning how to walk on a leash but is catching on quickly.

Eggo is a darling puppy who is full of love. He’s ready and waiting to join the family that is his perfect match to help him learn and grow into the best dog he can be.