About 'HUNCHO'

X URGENT- RARE, YOUNG CHOW/FRENCH BULLDOG - ALAMEDA, CA (NOR CAL) - ID #A053099- 'HUNCHO' - FRIENDS OF THE ALAMEDA ANIMAL SHELTER -IN URGENT NEED OF CHOW SAVVY HOME OR FOSTER & RESCUE OR HE WILL BE EUTHANIZED SOON We are in urgent need of finding a savvy forever home or foster and rescue for this adorable, but somewhat shy boy who was surrendered by an owner who loves him, but has a baby now in the home. Found originally as a stray at a farm, the owner then adopted Huncho as a 6 month puppy after seeing his post. DNA results showed he is approximately 69 % chow and 31% French bulldog, an adorable combo and mix. Huncho is now 2 years old, weighs 53 lbs and would do best in a home, ideally with no children, given his needs. At the shelter, they let us know, 'He has been doing really really well since our last contact. He is going on walks, playing in our yard (he likes the water), & is now comfortable with multiple people. Handling seems to be his issue - he needs time to warm up before he will accept harnessing from a new person. We are still hoping to transfer him out to rescue, but are continuing to work with him and glad to see him progressing. The former owner told us, 'He is very calm and sweet with grown ups but prefers someone with a firm hand. He did super well at my friends for a little bit as my friend has boundaries for him. He is good with me as well and so sweet and gentle. He even is very soft with getting food from my hand and will let him brush his teeth and go in his mouth to grab things he's not supposed to eat. He's so sweet and very food motivated. He loves watching tv with me and was gentle with my baby. He did like to nibble on my baby which concerns me as to how safe he is with kids.' However, Huncho has been nervous around certain people and protective of his former family he lived with. Huncho's former owner had a baby, is single and was unable to seek training. After a male visitor tried to shoo Huncho away since he was jumping up on the bed near the baby, Huncho bit the guest. While this bite did not result in stitches, the owner surrendered him to the shelter hoping a more a savvy, adult only home familiar with protective or more sensitive chows could be found. Huncho had been nippy with others at times when not comfortable, so the single mom was not in a position to keep him now with her baby as her focus. She also explained he also does not like male dogs, and prefers women to men. 'He has been nippy in the past with guests but has never made contact and attacked a person before. This more aggressive behavior happened after my baby. He has never been aggressive with me and has always been so gentle with me. But after the baby he attacked my friend and attempted to bite his dog walker.' At the shelter, staff previously said 'he is the kind of dog who will bond with certain people more than others regardless of gender. I think it is more related to who is interacting with him the most. He's very aloof and does not usually choose to interact much on his own with other people. He likes to do activities on his own but will come over for a little to do check ins. He likes squeaky toys and will play fetch but mostly he will just chew on the toy by himself. He likes to chase and be chased for play. He tends to tire out quickly and will sit or lay down and anchor when that happens. He seems housebroken and will whine when he needs to go to the bathroom. He will pull on walks. If he sees a squirrel, he will fixate, pull towards, and whine, but he does not do this when he sees birds or other dogs. He takes a bit of time to warm up with new people but afterwards he is very sweet. He can get excited easily & he will jump up on you when this happens but is easily corrected with a turn and a verbal 'off'. He has been getting a lot more confident as of lately, so his personality is really coming out! He would be best suited in a Chow savvy home or with someone who is dedicated to learning about the breed.' They provided us several videos (in Facebook post) interacting with staff and new people where he did okay, but needs a slow approach. Therefore, if you can possibly help to foster Huncho or may be interested in adopting him, please contact [email protected] asap or Southern or Southern California Chow Chow Rescue Network who is trying to assist with finding placement. We can try to pair fosters with a willing rescue to help. For rescue group inquiries, please contact the shelter asap at: 510-337-8564/5 or email: [email protected] & [email protected] Please note Huncho was already neutered as a puppy & was recently vaccinated. The shelter is continuing to also work w/him. The shelter has more detailed behavior notes we can provide upon request. We will also be posting updates, additional pictures & videos on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.alder.14/posts/pfbid02Zwz17QDH94o5xGfHK9gC5sBQ9PHajf9ECuaQUAxrML75jAijgNeEoaSqVoKHDZXgl

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ALAMEDA ANIMAL SHELTER
Alameda County
Alameda, California

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