Dot the Large Shepherd/Bloodhound Mix Puppy's brother, Dash the Large Shepherd/Bloodhound Mix Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Description:

Dot and her sibling Dash came from a high kill shelter. They are so sweet but super shy and will need a patient and loving home to let them blossom. They are recovering from a bad flea infestation so their fur is a little spotty and a bit coarse. Otherwise, they are in good health. These puppies have a corn allergy and need to be fed a corn-free diet.

Foster Update:  Dot has adjusted so well, we brought her home a few days ago and she has not stopped wagging her tail!  She's really, really, really sweet!  She is undersocialized and skittish at times, as she shies away from loud noises and high pitched sounds.  She is also fearful of other dogs when first meeting them, but she warms up quickly.  She would benefit from a home who is dedicated to providing her the socialization with people and other dogs that she has lacked so far in her puppy life.

***According to dogbreedinfo.com, in April 1899, Capt. Max von Stephanitz registered a dog named Horan as the first Deutsche Schäferhunde, which means German Shepherd Dog in English. Known for their tremendous loyalty and courage, they are calmly confident, but not hostile. This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of time. They only bark when it is necessary. Serious and almost human in his intelligence, they have a high learning ability. The breed is so intelligent and learns so readily that it has been used as a sheepdog, guard dog, in police work, as a guide for the blind, in search and rescue service, and in the military. The German Shepherd also excels in many other dog activities including schutzhund, tracking, obedience, agility, flyball, and ring sport. His fine nose can sniff out drugs and intruders, and can alert handlers to the presence of underground mines in time to avoid detonation, or gas leaks in a pipes buried 15 feet underground. A quick daily brushing is best unless hair in the house is not a problem. They should be bathed rarely, only once or twice a year to avoid skin oil depletion. Shepherds have a life expectancy around 13 years.