Barks and Meows Rescue introduces Ferris. He is the brother to Sapphire, whom we took in from a local shelter after they were found abandoned, along with their other two siblings. These siblings are not purebred but about 80% Malinois. They have medium hair coats and Ferris is about 50lbs, the larger of the two.
Ferris has matured nicely and has kept to his predicted medium sized build. Ferris weighs about 47 lbs and is full grown. This boy is food motivated and is easily trained. He loves to play chase with other socialized dogs. He is a medium energy boy, not bouncing off the walls, like a pure Malinois. His breed mix suits him and will fit any family who has the time and interest in exercising him outdoors with games that make him think, He has continued to train easily and is very smart and focused. He is a talker when plays with other dogs. He definitely has inherited the prey drive from the Shepherd in him so a cat free home is a must. He is best friends with Cartier, another one of our foster dogs up for adoption who is the same size as him but he will do fine as an only dog. He is crate trained and uses it for feeding and sleeping. Being outside with his foster family makes him very happy. He does not have a high level of endurance, which we see as a good thing. He still will require a job to do, perhaps agility or scent training exercises could be a really fun family event.
Ferris is fed twice daily and has no food allergies. He takes his treats gently and adores children and people who give him attention.
The ideal home for Ferris is one where she is socialized with people on a regular basis. This breed is a fabulous family dog whose loyalty will be demonstrated all the time. We are looking for a family that will take him to obedience classes to continue his socialization and keep his mind active. This breed requires a job to do so stimuli involving thinking tasks on a daily basis is very important. He is agile and a climber and due to his breed, a chain link fence would not work for him.
Ferris is up to date with vaccines, de wormed and will be microchipped and 4DX tested prior to the adoption. The adoption fee includes her neuter at the West Lorne Animal Hospital once he is adopted. He is on heartworm flea tick medicine as well.
His adoption fee is $550.00.
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