Rusty is estimated to have been born about the first part of January, 2014, he is currently about 16 lbs, and we believe he is a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen mix pup.  He, his brother Rudy, and Dad, Reggie (also available for adoption), were all owner surrendered from what appears to be (our opinion) a backyard-breeder situation.  Rusty has a spiky-red coat with blonde highlights, a very sweet face, with honey-brown eyes.  He was surrendered with a high fever which was the result of a urinary tract infection.  Rusty received vet care immediately upon our pick up and he is on medication, as well as a prescription diet food for the infection.  Upon entering foster care Rusty needed every type of life exposure, i.e. a home environment, grass, toys, sleeping bed, etc and he's doing very well.  Every day he makes progress on learning to live as a companion dog.  He's about halfway with his housetraining, he's comfortable in a crate day or night and he walks well on a leash; however, he needs continued practice.

Rusty gets along with other dogs of all sizes, children and unfamiliar adults.  He is mildly curious about the cats in his foster home; however, he will probably chase them out of play if they run from him in the house.  He only barks when the doorbell rings, when there is a knock on the door, or when he hears people walking around the house outside.  He loves to play with other dogs, but he is also content to hang out with his family if there is no playful dog around.  Rusty is already showing definite bonding and loyalty traits that will only grow stronger with time.  He will be a wonderful home companion.

General Breed Awareness Information:  The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen name in French reveals much about him: Petit- small; Basset- low to the ground; Griffon- rough or wire coated; and Vendéen- the area of France from which he originated. A scent hound, the PBGV is bold and alert with a strong, tapered tail carried like a saber. His long, rough coat should appear casual and tousled. Confident, happy and extroverted, the PBGV is best suited to the active, experienced dog owner with older children and a well-fenced yard. The breed is not a couch potato and needs daily exercise - if not, he may express his displease by using his 'hound voice' or creating amusing diversions of his own. Although independent, he is still willing to please. If a PBGV possesses the correct harsh coat, he will require a thorough weekly brush out to stay in condition.

If you are interested in adding this pup to your family, please fill out our Pre-Adoption Application. The link to this form can be found on the home page of our website, http://dfwpuppatrol.com. It can be submitted via email to info@dfwpuppatrol.com or faxed to 972-767-4849. All of our adoptable pups have an adoption fee of $200, regardless of our expenses, and it includes vaccinations, spay/neuter, heartworm test for pups 6 months and older, heartworm treatment if tested positive, deworming and/or fecal test, parasite treatment if tested positive, microchipping, any immediate known health issues, and pups 4 months and older are kept current on monthly heartworm prevention.

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