Hi, my name is Elmer, and I am one fun, energetic, playful guy! ❤️ I’m the kind of dog who is a lot of dog—but if you’re looking for an active companion who loves to play, I might just be your guy!
I absolutely LOVE tug-of-war and roughhousing with my dog friends. I play hard and can get pretty rough, so I’m looking for a family who understands that my play style is definitely on the wild side! I need another dog to play with and a family who can devote plenty of time to giving me the exercise and playtime I need. Once playtime is over, though, I’m happy to settle in for some pets and affection.
I walk well on a leash and have been working with a personal trainer on my basic commands. I know “come,” although that one can still be a little challenging for me. I’m making progress and continuing to learn!
I can be skittish around certain sounds and objects, and loud noises are especially scary for me. I’ve made great progress with new people and am now doing well meeting them. I’m also great with dogs and cats!
Because I’m energetic and play rough, I’m looking for a home with older, considerate kids—not young children. A securely fenced backyard is also a must so I have a safe place to run, play, and burn off some of my energy.
I also take a special probiotic twice a day as part of my routine.
If you’re looking for a playful, goofy, energetic boy who will keep you on your toes and fill your home with personality, come meet Elmer! He may be a lot—but he has a whole lot of love to give, too. ❤️
Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.
Bulldogs, pugs, and Boston terriers, Brussels Griffons, Pekingese and others are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise. Because these dogs are new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of. Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure this breed is a good fit for you and your family. It is estimated that the average brachycephalic breed owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs. In addition to other surgeries, this dog may have had surgery on their nares and soft palate to improve the quality of their breathing. This will be partially reflected within her adoption fee.
These breeds are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses. The application process for these breeds usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters do research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application. They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one!
This dog requires a separate application and an application fee. This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void. We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. This dog requires a Bulldog Application. All applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee. Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the bulldog, we will not approve your application.
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