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Name: Keys the Pointer/Hound Puppy
Status: Adopted!
Adoption Fee: $250
Species: Dog
Breed: Pointer / Jack Russell Terrier (short coat)
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Color: Black and White
Sex: Male (neutered)
Current Size: 26.6 Pounds
Potential Size: 34 Pounds
General Potential Size: Large
Current Age: 13 Years 1 Month (best estimate)
Activity Level: Highly Active
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor Only
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Kids: Yes
Housetrained: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Description:
Keys was found wondering the streets by a concerned dog lover. This beautiful boy was found with his female sibling whom found a home with her rescuer. We're not sure exactly what his breed is but he looks to be a pointer/hound/possibly jack russell. Although he has the face of a young puppy he is actually at least 7-8 months old. We know we can find an amazing home for this loving puppy!
  • Leash Manners:  Keys is more focused on sights and smells; and going where he wants to go most of the time on a leash.
  • Crate/House Training:  He is 100% crate trained, but sometimes barks or whines. The only accident he had was our first day fostering him (not uncommon for a puppy in a strange environment). Besides that, he hasn't had one accident since!! He is picking up on house training very well and VERY quickly!
  • Socialization:  Keys is the most friendly dog I have ever seen. He loves kids and adults alike. He gets along great with dogs, although a bit "nosy", a hound trait. He is a bit shaky on car rides.
  • Energy Level and Exercise:  I walk him once a day for about 20 minutes. Keys enjoys frequent toy-playing sessions to satisfy his playful bursts of energy!  As a young dog, his general energy fluctuates constantly throughout the day; from sleepy to energetic. Keys is a very excitable dog.
  • Daily Structure and Schedule:  Keys eats one cup of dry food two times per day: breakfast and dinner. After each meal he goes to the bathroom, as well as in between meals. He sleeps in his crate at night.
  • Confidence Level:  Keys is a very confident, yet submissive dog. He isn't afraid of new places. Actually, he will lead the way into a strange place or situation! 
  • Obedience Training:  Keys knows sit, and we are working on stay, down, come and paw. We use "ah-ah" instead of "no", and he is learning hand signs as well as verbal words for his tricks.
  • Behaviors:  He is a very nosy dog, and a curious one, too. Keys is always sniffing everything! When excited, he gets jumpy; but when he is settled down, he sits and puts his paw on you as you pet him! Keys is very alert; he doesn't miss a thing. When it comes to opening the front door, he is right at your side; acting tough, as if he could 'fight the bad guys'!
  • Personality Quirks:  Keys is a puppy that will test your persistence; although with patience he becomes eager to please!  He loves "tracking" unknown creatures through forest-like areas. 
  • Ideal Home:  He needs a pack leader that enforces rules with patience and a corrective attitude. I think he would enjoy a canine companion (as he is a very sociable dog), but he could definitely cope with being the only dog in the house. Keys will make a fabulous running partner; this dog can RUN!
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Pointer, also known as the English Pointer, was developed two centuries ago by crossing among the Italian Pointer, the Foxhound, the Bloodhound, the Greyhound, the Newfoundland, the Setter, and the Bulldog. This is an almost unbelievable mix, but it certainly has produced an outstanding result. The modern Pointer has existed for about eighty years. The Pointer is named for the motionless stance the dog assumes once he has found game. The direction of the point tells the hunter where the game is hiding. The first recorded mentions of the Pointer in England date from around 1650, when the Pointer was used to find hare for the Greyhound to hunt. By the early 1700's the Pointer became the dog of choice. The Pointer is renowned for his scenting prowess. He works very quickly, covering a lot of ground. The Pointer is particularly good on upland birds, but adapts well to other game. The breed has excellent endurance in warm weather, but is not suited to very cold conditions. Working best on land he is not very comfortable in water. He has a legendary tracking and pointing skills, but is not usually expected to retrieve game. A competitive dog, the Pointer still dominates Pointing Field Trials over all other pointing breeds. Today, the Pointer is a family hunting dog and companion. The English Pointer is full of energy and go-power. Loyal and devoted he is a true friend. Kind and patient with children, he is a dashing gentleman. The Pointer is affectionate, intelligent and clean. An energetic and enthusiastic hunter, yet calm at home. Wise and adaptable to every situation. Socialize well at an early age to combat a tendency for timidity. Some can be high-strung. They tend to be a bit willful, distractible and reserved with strangers. It will bark at suspicious noises, but it is not a watchdog. Show lines tend to produce better pets. Field lines are often too active and hunt-oriented to make good pets. Hunting instincts develop early. Puppies, even at eight weeks old, often display pointing behavior. These fairly independent dogs are generally good with other pets and are not usually dog-aggressive. This dog is extremely energetic and tireless. It is very important that it gets daily vigorous exercise to prevent extreme indoor restlessness. This breed is more than a match for even the most active family and they should not be taken on as a family pet unless they can guarantee plenty of vigorous exercise. They need to be taken on a daily, brisk, long walk, jog or run alongside you when you bicycle. They are excellent jogging companions and love to swim and retrieve. They have a life expectancy of about 13-14 years.
 

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