Joe's Profile

Foster Dog Name: Joe

Physical Appearance

Approximate Age: 5-6

Sex: Male

Breed Type: English Pointer

Color: Liver & White

Weight: 40 lbs.

Personality

High/Low Maintenance: Low

Temperament: The BEST

Energy Level: He goes for long walks, but is happy sitting next to you on the couch.
Lap/Velcro Dog or Independent/ Loner: He likes to be next to his people, once he gets to know them.

Riding in Car: OK

Playful with toys? He likes to hide tennis balls in the furniture, likes Nyla bones

Birdiness: Yes, sits and waits for the birds at the feeder, then goes full force

Interactions

Adults (Men-Women): Likes women, timid around men at first.

Little Kids: Did great when we kid-tested 3 year and up. Does not jump, but will give a pointer hug, the potential to knock a small child down is there, not aggressively.

Other Dogs: Is active with his foster brother & sisters in the yard, they run around for hours if I let them.

Plays with other dogs? Yes

Cats: NO CATS

Visitors/Strangers: Welcomes everyone

Barking: Not a big barker, it took him 5 months before we even heard him bark.

Inside House: Has full run of the house, loves his crate, sleeps with the door open

Outside in the Yard: Does not try and jump, loves our 5 yard dirt pile and kiddy swimming pool. Does not care for the water hose, but tolerates his bath well.

Training

Commands: “Don’t Dig” “Crate”

Potential as Hunting Companion: He would rather just be next to you.

Agility: unknown

Housebreaking: Great

Crate Training: Great

Leash Walking: Great

Off-Leash/Recall: We don’t do off- leash with foster dogs

Health

Appetite: Good ….He loves his treats

General Health: Good, Small Cataract on right eye

Ongoing Medication/Maintenance needed: Just the monthly Heartworm prevention pill.

Foster Parent Evaluation of the dog

Special Qualities: Joe is one of the sweetest of dogs I have ever fostered. He was timid when he first arrived, but has become a real buddy. He loves to cuddle, snuggle and sunbathe. It takes him a short while to warm up to men. He is not needy for attention, but will take all of it, when you have to give it. He’s so well behaved, with the exception of counter surfing, which we solved by crating him when food it out, so this has not presented a problem.

Type of Family/Home for best placement: He would do fine in just about any home. I don’t think he really cares to “play” with kids, but he will snuggle with them. He really enjoys spring to fall walks…not impressed with the snow and cold, but we have a coat for him.

Special Requirements/Needs: None

Fence Requirements: Chain link or privacy is fine. He’s not a fence jumper.

Additional Comments: Joe makes a great companion, low maintenance and very loyal and loving. Does not have a mean bone in his body. He plays well with his foster brother and sisters. HE IS SO EASY GOING.