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Name: Dexter

Rescue ID: M-1372

Status: Adopted!

Species: Dog

Breed: American Bulldog / Labrador Retriever

Learn more about the Labrador Retriever.

Sex: Male (neutered)

General Potential Size: Large

Current Age: 16 Years 9 Months (best estimate)

Good with Cats: Yes

Good with Kids: Yes

Description:
My name is Dexter and I'm a big goofy 55 pound loverboy. Originally I was named Tank, but my foster mom and dad did't think it fit my playfull personality. I love to go to the dogpark and play with little and big dogs. My two foster sisters, which are 20 pounds each, play with me all the time, but I really love to play hard with another bully breed or big dog. I enjoy going on long walks, and afterwards I like to love up on some humans during "cuddletime". But I know I have to be invited on the couch. Kids are lots of fun and I love to play with them, although I get a little excited and try to jump on them(something I am working on fixing). I might do better with adolescents and teens who know how to be firm with me like my foster mom and dad's niece Ezra who is 10. She has no problem keeping me in line, since she does not let me think I'm the boss of the house. I need that structure. I am potty trained and let you know when I have to go by waiting at the door. My foster mom and dad are giving me lessons on my manners, and I know the commands: sit, come down, wait, stop and no. I walk well on a leash, and I only pull when I need to go on the grass to potty, or when I get very close to the dog park!!! My foster mom is 120 lbs and she walks me easily without a gentle leader. I need exercise to keep my good manners or else I become a little mischievious. ;) My special skill is lulling you to sleep, since I snore as loud as my foster dad, and we have a hayday on the couch during our naps together. You can help me fall asleep by rubbing my belly(big time favorite), and I love when my foster dad holds me like a baby! When will you come visit me?

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If you choose to DNA test your adopted pet, test results may vary from company to company and our breed guess may not be reflected in those results as it is just that, our best guess without knowing a pet’s full history.