Bandit

ADOPTED 1/1/02  This dog has been adopted but has not yet completed the two week trial period in its new home. We are no long accepting applications or inquiries. Should the placement prove to be a poor fit for dog and/or family, the will be moved to the available dogs section.

UPDATE 12/27/01 - Bandit is an American Bulldog, and is about 2 years old.  She weighs 75 pounds, but is under the impression that she is a lap dog.  She is a total mush for the most part, she loves to lay in your lap, nuzzle your neck and have her ears and belly rubbed.  She is house broken and crate trained, and gets along well with most other dogs.  She will fight with other dominant dogs, especially females.  She plays very rough with my boxers, and may be too much for a little dog.  She would just as soon behead cats, so should not be allowed near them.  She loves people, but is too exuberant for small children.  She's quite forceful and just kind of barrels her way through life and into your heart.

Bandit needs to go to a home that is experienced with bull-headed (oops, I meant bull-DOG) type breeds, as she can be quite stubborn if she thinks she can get away with it.   She knows the basic commands;  "sit, stay, heel, down, shake, and come", although she still has a problem with "stay" when she's really excited.  She would need a large fenced area, as she has a lot of energy.  She seems to need to have a job to do, or a routine to follow, and is extremely smart.  She would probably be a great agility dog.  She loves praise and treats and will perform tirelessly for either, and would do best with a family that can spend a lot of time with her. 

She doesn't need to be crated when left alone, and for the most part has outgrown the chewing.   She has chewed out of boredom in the past, but not recently.  She does need very sturdy toys, though, as she can and will destroy anything with a squeaker or stuffing.  She doesn't seem to suffer from separation anxiety, but she is never totally alone, as there is always at least one other dog at home with her.

Bandit has been waiting a long time for a permanent home.  How can you look at that face and not fall totally in love?  I have seen few dogs as loving and devoted as she is.  If you take her into your home and your heart, she will truly be your best friend for life.

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an online application and e-mail the contact below. Include your name and where you live in your e-mail.

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For Additional Information on this dog, contact:

Jamie Meadow  boxers@aol.com
 or Jane Scott  scotty@javanet.com
 

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