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Dallas  is already almost 100lbs and he is not neutered. Our puppy policy is to neuter at 12 months. Current research states it is best to wait for their growth plates to develop prior to neutering a giant breed. It will be the responsibility of the adopter to neuter  Dallas . 

Meet Dallas.

This big pup is ready to love and play with his forever family. Dallas is a 10 month old Dane/mix who had little socialization and spent his life locked in an outdoor kennel before coming to MTM. He is learning manners, basic obedience, house rules, and proper play with dogs. He goes to doggy daycare twice a week and is a favorite there. Dallas is an energetic puppy who will need an active family to help him become a solid citizen.

Likes: Being with his humans, playing, going for walks, crunchy treats, and Himalayan Chews.

Dislikes: Angry voices, fast movements, being rushed in new environments.

Personality: All puppy, very goofy and playful.

Temperament: Very sweet, people and dog oriented, eager to please. Dallas is a little fearful if he thinks you're mad at him, and due to his lack of socialization as a young puppy, he is timid in new environments if rushed, but will acclimate himself after a few minutes. He has already made huge progress with this, and it will likely diminish once he has bonded with his new family, and continues positive reinforcement training and socialization.

Energy Level: Moderate. Dallas is not ready for the couch potato life any time soon, but as long as he can get daily exercise he will snooze contently in the evenings or during family time. He has enough energy to be a walking partner, or pair his playfulness with a similarly sized dog for yard zoomies. Dallas would thrive with an active family who can keep his puppy brain entertained, especially one that has another playful dog, or would allow him to go to doggy daycare.

Favorite Activities: Going for walks, smelling the grass, playing with people or other dogs.

Good with cats: Dallas is enthusiastic and may chase cats if given the opportunity. We suggest homes with dog savvy cats and proper introductions.

Good with dogs: Yes. Dallas loves dogs, and has gotten along with everyone he's met thus far. However, he is still a boisterous puppy, so he plays too rough for small or senior dogs. The older dog in the foster home is teaching Dallas about personal space and when to back off, and he takes the corrections well. A family with a similarly sized dog that's on Dallas' energy level would be perfect, but if he were to be placed as an only dog, he would benefit from doggy daycare.

Good with kids over 6: Yes, he loves them. Dallas' foster family has a 10yo child whom he adores and likes to play with.

Not good with: Dallas is an escape artist, so he will need a 6ft privacy fence or dedicated leash walker. He walks good on a leash, but will still sometimes pull a little if he sees or smells something interesting.

Housetrained: In progress. Dallas lived outside before coming to MTM, so he is learning about house rules. He has not had an accident in the house yet, but if left unsupervised he will grab a shoe, counter surf, etc. He is crated when the fosters are not home. Adopters will need to "puppy proof" their home and monitor his activity while loose until he is housebroken.

Crate trained: Yes. Dallas is currently crated when the foster family is not home, and will go in on his own with a treat. He loves to have a hardy chew while crated to help keep him occupied. He shreds blankets, and will sometimes push against the crate door, so adopters will need to carefully choose his bedding and reinforce their crate door with a snap/clip.

Challenges: Dallas is getting a late start to his education, so teaching a 100lb puppy about nail clipping, leash walking, house rules, etc will require a patient adopter who is willing to spend the time to help make him a well rounded pup.

Medical issues: None, up to date on vaccines and preventions. Dallas is still intact, and per our puppy policy he cannot be neutered before 12mo. Please read our puppy adoption policy for additional details.

What would be the best home: Dallas would thrive in an active home with another dog that has a similar temperament and energy level. Adopters will need to continue his training and socialization so that he can become a solid citizen.

Fostered in La Plata, MD

Puppy Adoption Policy:

Puppies will be adopted out on a 'Foster to Adopt' basis. This means that if/when your application is approved to adopt, you sign a contract stating you are fostering the puppy until the time it is neutered/spayed at your expense. Giant breed puppies should be not be spayed/neutered before 12 months of age. All non-giant breed puppies must be spayed/neutered by the age of 6 months, unless otherwise recommended by your veterinarian. We will amend the Foster-to-Adopt contract to make the puppy legally yours, only when we receive a spay/neuter certificate from you or your veterinarian. If the puppy is not spayed/neutered as required, we will take possession of the puppy once again.

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

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, parts of North Carolina, and parts of New York.
• We will not adopt a giant breed dog to homes where the dog will have access to highly varnished hardwood steps inside the home. Any inside steps to which the dog(s) have access, 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.
• 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.
• Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption. Exceptions to this policy can be found on the Adoptable Dog Page.

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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