Rocky 11-100 [1]

And let's give a big RAGOM welcome to Rocky 11-100. It has to be a big welcome because Rocky is a 1 year old PB puppy weighing in at 90 pounds. Rocky's first family got him from a breeder as a little guy but he grew into a puppy the size of a mini-bus and became too much for them to handle. Rocky may look like an adult but he is an energetic puppy at heart, wanting constant attention and play time. Even though his name is Rocky, he's a lover not a fighter. When not playing, he loves to cuddle up with his people and be a lap dog. The first day in his foster home, he spent most of the morning running around the backyard, playing fetch, then going for a walk. Afterward he took a power nap in his kennel then was ready for more play time. By evening, he and FD battled for position on the couch to watch a little TV before bed time. Rocky ended up curling up on his feet and taking a pre-bedtime nap.

Rocky is house trained, no accidents, and stays in a kennel when the rest of his family is not home. He loves riding in the car but needs to be restrained in the back or he will try to crawl into the driver's lap and help steer. Rocky grew up with an 8 year old kid in the family and enjoys playing with other dogs. Unknown about cats or smaller toddlers. It is reported that he has jumped a fence when the snow is deep but now that most of the snow is gone he has not attempted that at his foster home.

Rocky has a birthday next month, so let's see if he can celebrate it in his forever home. Rocky needs someone that can handle the energy level of a 90 pound puppy and can give him some basic obedience training and teach him a few manners. He could be an only dog or would be a good playmate for another dog that loves to play. Rocky may be a bit much for a senior dog that is more interested in living out their years as a couch potato. Kids in the family would be a plus, as long as they are old enough to handle a bigger dog.

Quick update for Wednesday 03/30/2011: Rocky went to the Vet today for a quick tune-up. He is now UTD on his vaccinations and we are awaiting the results of his fecal test. The doctor gave him a clean bill of health except he weighed in at 92 pounds, which is about 10-12 pounds too much, and he has a minor ear infection. A couple of weeks of ear drops should take care of that.