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 Xander is a spunky pup who is housetrained and crate trained. He knows sit and paw. He is good on a leash but he is a strong dog so he could benefit from some puppy/dog training. He sleeps through the night.  He is destructive when left alone in the house so he needs to be crated or kept where it is puppy/dog proofed. He is believed to be about two but he is a giant puppy at heart still.

Likes:  Running and playing in the backyard with a playmate. Snuggling on the couch. Treats. Toys. Attention.

Dislikes: He doesn't seem to hate the crate but it's not his favorite thing.  I throw a treat in and he easily goes in each time.

Personality: goofy, laid back, playful, very affectionate and sweet.  Constantly wags his tail.  He is a good watch dog and has a deep intimidating bark but is wagging his tail the whole time 

Temperament: easy and laid back with a teeny bit of stubbornness thrown in for good measure

Energy level: has some energy to burn.  Needs exercise daily.

Favorite activities: playing with other dogs, playing with toys 

Good with cats, dogs, and kids over 6?: great with other dogs, interested in cat....will chase him but not in the least bit aggressive but rather curious, excellent with kids over 6 but he is a big dog and sometimes unaware of his size so young (6-10) year old kids need to be aware of that

Not good with: (Cats? Dogs? Strangers? Men? Kids?) haven't found anything yet

Housetrained: Yes

Crate trained: Yes

Challenges:  Gets in trash, will jump on counter looking for food if unattended.  Still definitely a puppy personality and could benefit from some proper training. His current crate is easy to get out of and he did one day and had a field day in the kitchen with the trash and recyclables but did nothing in the rest of the house at all

Any Medical issues? None

What would be the best kind of home? Active home with a canine playmate and a fenced in yard to play in.  He loves having dog siblings and enjoys the teens in his current foster home.  He loves snuggling and getting attention. Preferably someone who is not gone for 8 hours or longer every single day though he does fine in the crate for that length of time, he would thrive in a home where that is not the norm.

Fostered in Bel Air, MD. 

Application Fees, Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy: Please know that 100% of our funds are used for rescuing the dogs.

Our rescue policy requires the following:

• Adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina.
• Applications for giant breed dogs must be submitted by the property owner.
• Homes with children under 6 years of age will not be approved for adoption.
• Homes with children should have a fenced yard.
• Pets currently in the applicant's home must have a history of appropriate veterinary care. Veterinary records will be checked.
• All references must be checked before any visitation of the dog is permitted at the foster home.
• All family members must be present during the home visit to the applicant's home.
• Any dog(s) in the applicant's home must have an introductory meeting with the rescue dog being considered, before any adoption can be completed.

For additional information please review our FAQs or contact: mastiffstomutts@gmail.com

Application Fees, Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy:

Please know that 100% of our fees and donations pay for the costs of rescuing dogs. These include but are not limited to pull fees from shelters, veterinary examinations, vaccinations, medications and care, microchips, neuter/spay surgeries, heartworm treatments, behavior evaluations, and foster care, as needed.

Important notes before applying.

• Approved adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina and Kentucky.

• You must be at least 21 years of age to apply and legally sign our contract for adoption.

• Applications must be completed by the homeowner. 

• We do not adopt giant breed dogs to renters.

  • If you are renting, and you are applying to adopt a dog that is not a giant breed, permission to adopt an animal must be obtained from the landlord or property owner.

• We do not adopt giant breed dogs to homes with children under 6 years of age.

  • Homes with children should have a fenced yard.

• Applications will be denied if anyone residing in the household has a record indicating drug/alcohol abuse, theft, or violence.

• Pets currently in the applicant's home must have a history of appropriate veterinary care.
• Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption.  Proof of any of the following exceptions is required:
  1. The intact dog is a working member of a law enforcement, or search and rescue/recovery team.
  2. The intact dog is registered under the auspices of the American Kennel Club and is actively being shown.
  3. A veterinarian has determined the sterilization procedure would harm the intact dog. 

• We believe in Force Free Training Methods and do not approve of methods or devices using pain or force to control the dog, or to deter undesirable behavior. 

• Homes with highly varnished steps must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface. **We encourage you to remediate potential safety issues while your application is under review, prior to the home visit.
  • ​Any inside steps to which the dog(s) have access, must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface.

  • Homes with highly varnished floors must have non-slip area rugs or mats wherever your animal walks or rests frequently. 

**Puppy Adoption Policy**

To ensure proper house training and socialization, puppies will only be adopted to homes where an adult will not be away more than an hour per day, per month of age of the puppy, up to 6 months.
Certain large-breed dogs should not be sterilized prior to 12 - 18 months of age.  If you adopt an intact puppy, you will sign an adoption contract agreeing to have the dog sterilized at your expense at the time your veterinarian recommends.
Proof of sterilization must be provided to Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue as soon as the procedure is completed.  If the puppy is not sterilized as required, Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to claim legal ownership of the dog. 

For additional information please review our FAQs or contact mastiffstomutts@gmail.com

**Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to approve or deny any adoption that occurs through this organization without disclosure.  We reserve the right to make exceptions for special circumstances.

**PA Kennel License: 05845

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