eli

This big ol' beefy dude is Eli! Eli is a 4 month old male Hound/Am Staff/Cur type mix who is ready to charm his way into your life. Currently weighing in at 32 pounds, we expect Eli to be around 60-65 pounds as an adult. Like we said, he's a beefy dude! Eli came to use from the SPCA in Martinsville VA along with his four sisters. We don't know much about his background other than it looked bleak until the whole litter found its way to people determined to see them thrive! Eli is pretty laid back as far as puppies go - he's a thoughtful lad, relatively laid back, but not without puppy energy and joy. He is exceptionally smart - it took him just a few minutes to start to get the hang of what the heck a leash is! He loves people of all shapes and sizes and could certainly be a candidate for a multiple dog household. We have not seen his reaction to cats but assume that he might could annoy them (as most puppies will) but also could learn to live with them with proper direction and correction. Eli is a blank slate who is ready to learn all the things that puppies need to learn. He will need a family that is willing to dedicate the time and energy necessary to raising a pup. This means plenty of socialization by taking him to all the places where he can meet all the people. Training him to be as good of a boy as possible, something that puppy obedience classes would be perfect for. Exercise and mental stimulation are a must. Eli is going to be a pretty big boy when he's done growing - getting a handle on basic commands and good manners NOW is a key to his success in this world. Eli will be ready for his forever family in a couple of weeks after he passes quarantine and is neutered. If you think that he is the one for you, please fill out the application