7621 Russell

RUSSELL, a striking fawn male with natural ears and a docked tail, came to us from owners who became overwhelmed with multiple male dogs in the home. Russell spent his early days at the DRU shelter in a state of confusion but once he found his first human friends, things became easier for him. This handsome guy is physically very powerful and obviously spent a lot of time getting his own way. Some of what looks like neediness or even the separation anxiety his prior owner reported might better be characterized as a level of indignation when his humans dare to leave him in the yard for a minute or bring him back to his run. Russell has learned how to quiet himself in the presence of his handlers and can be remain calmly in his crate for "down time. Russell reportedly did ok with the female Dobe in the house, so we paired him up with Shotzie and now they are best friends. Russell would do best in a home with confident handler. Possibly will do ok with cats and a female dog. High Energy, loves jolly ball, loves his toys, crate trained, anxiety with passing cars, needs a fenced yard, no younger children due to his energy level. Russell would love to start a new life in a loving home.