Lenny/Courtesy Listing

Note: This is a courtesy listing for a private individual. The best method of contact for a quick response is text to Jean at 714-803-0154. Lenny is a sturdy and adorable doxie mix. His mix is anyone's guess but we think border terrier, he definitely has the dachshund body, legs & feet. His coat is coarser and thicker than a smooth-coated doxie, though - more like a terrier's. And he has the most adorable soft white mohawk! Lenny was just a puppy when he was given to a child without the parents' consent. Lenny's family had him vaccinated, microchipped, and house trained, and taught him to walk on a leash. Then the child quit following the rules that were a condition for keeping the puppy, and Lenny suffered the consequences - being relegated to the backyard or the garage. A relative eventually pulled him from that situation and SCDR agreed to help find him a home where he can enjoy his young life again! At his foster mom's house, Lenny quickly re-learned how to be "polite when indoors. He's a smart little guy who catches on quickly. He wants to do things right and be worthy of his people's love and affection - he will definitely return it many-fold! Lenny enjoys spending time with his people. He gets along well with humans of all ages. He would be happy as an only child if his time spent alone was limited. A doggie companion of similar size or smaller would also be ok with Lenny, but Lenny would need to be the boss! He will sometimes cuddle with his foster mom's older chihuahuas and other mini doxies, or just lays quietly nearby, ready for action when it happens! Lenny likes sleeping on the big bed, though not necessarily under the covers. He loves his food, and everyone else's. His foster mom is successfully working on his food aggression, but thinks that he will probably always need to be isolated from other dog's food at meal time. Lenny has not shown any other aggressions. Lenny is healthy, neutered and his vaccinations are up to date. He reliably uses the doggie door for his potty needs and has not been caught "marking indoors at his foster home! He is not a big-time barker, is sturdy enough for stairs, and does well on car rides. Lenny is not cat-safe.