General Color: Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut with Black
Color: Gold and Black
Current Size: 18 Pounds
Potential Size: 60 Pounds
Current Age: 16 Years 1 Month (best estimate)
Microchipped: Yes
Housetrained: No
Owner Experience Needed: None
Reaction to New People: Friendly
5/29 Update: Java was orginally adopted by a family with young children who felt certain that they were up to the task of raising a young puppy, sadly, as happens all too often, this family has decided they do not have the time to properly train him or play with him. Java is super sweet and lots of fun. He is a quick learner and with consistent training will be a star student. He is almost potty trained. He is great with all people and would love another dog to play with.
Java is one of a litter of puppies born at the end of January. Their momma, Gisele, was left pregnant, abandoned in a yard, when her owner moved. Fortunately someone brought her to the Bervard Shelter where she gave birth to seven puppies on January 26, four girls, three boys, all as cute as pie!
Java has a lovely brownish color with a dark line on his back , and huge expressive eyes.
3/17 Foster update: Java is the sweetest dog ,loves to be around people ,and will follow you wherever you go. He is a great explorer. He has done a great job with the crate training despite his age :) he will let you know when he needs to go out.
Please keep mind that commiting to adopting and raising a puppy is a huge job! Nothing is cuter than a puppy, but please remember they are blank slates and must be taught not to bite, scratch, jump, etc. It takes a lot of time, effort and training in order for the puppy to grow up to be a good canine citizen.
We expect this litter of puppies to be ready for adoption around the end of March, early April. We will switch their status to Available for Adoption one week before their scheduled surgery. At that point, if you are interested in adding one to your family, you may submit an application. ~ we do not adopt on a first come, first serve basis, but strictly on finding the right home for the right pet.
*** According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle, loving disposition, the highly trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dog for the disabled. The breed is also an outstanding obedience and field trial competitor. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.
More about Java the Puppy
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids
Java the Puppy's mother, Daisy the Yellow Lab (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Java the Puppy's brother, Nacho the Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Java the Puppy's brother, Macho the Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Java the Puppy's sister, Rosalina the Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Java the Puppy's sister, Sweet Lilly the Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Java the Puppy's sister, Sinatra the Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Java the Puppy's sibling, Amber the Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
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