Puppy - EXTENDED PROFILE
Name – Andromeda
Status – Foster - Available for Adoption
Type - Dog
Breed – Field Golden Retriever / American Rottweiler
Date of Birth – 5/11/23
Color – Black
Eyes – Brown
Ears – Natural Pendant and/or V Shaped
Claws – Black
Tail – Undocked
Altered - Intact
Distinguishing Marks – None Currently
Allergies – None Known
Crate Trained – Yes
Housebroken – About 75% and doing very well. Does ask to go outside to go potty.
UTD on Vaccinations – Yes
Rabies – No. Vaccination occurs at 4 months old
Microchip – Yes
Dewormed – Yes
Flea treatment – Yes
Heartworm – Negative
Collar Requirements – Currently a Standard Nylon Collar is fine.
Leash Requirements - Standard, Rope, or Leather
Medications – None
Overall Physical Health – Health (10)
(1-3= Poor, 4-6 =Fair, 7-8 Good, 9-10 Excellent)
Weight (5) - (1=severely emaciated, 5 – 6 normal, 10 = morbidly obese)
Puppies are in excellent health with no known abnormalities with an appropriate weight for their age.
Overall Mental Health – Excellent (5) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
Puppies have excellent mental health for their age. These puppies are very smart, playful, and a sponge for learning.
Andromeda has a 'Place to go, People to see' mentality and is naturally inquisitive.
People – Excellent ( 5 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
Puppies have been socialized with adults and do not show fear or reserved behavior.
Andromeda is happy to be people centric. She is the type who will definitely go person to person to investigate them and get attention. She might take some encouragement to focus on you directly, but with a little training you can be her sole focus when you need her to be.
Children – Good ( 4 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
Puppies are expected to be fine with children. Their score is 4 only because they have not been exposed to kids as of yet. Given how these puppies act with other people and animals it is expected that they will be good with small humans as well. The biggest thing new pet parents of human puppies need to remember is that all puppies need training just like human puppies. That includes appropriate behavior with children.
Andromeda seems to be fairly gentle about dealing with people in general and could be a good fit in most families. Although she loves to run around and play, she's generally mindful of the people around her. This means she may not knock down small children.
Dogs – Excellent ( 5 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
Puppies have lived with dogs since their birth of many ages and sizes. From an old small/medium sized dog of 16 years, a middle aged Deer Chihuahua, an older Dutch Shepherd, a leggy Saluki mix, and their parents, they have good exposure to various breeds, sizes, and ages. Due to this they have learned to respect their elders, give space when another dog requires it, listen to warnings from other dogs, play with those willing to play, and have been learning other canine etiquette from them and each other. As they are still young they are still learning but they have had an excellent start to their lives with other dogs.
Andromeda does well with other dogs and has appropriate behaviors with them. She listens to older dog’s corrections and gives space to elder dogs. She usually doesn’t go overboard with her littermates, although she will play rougher with them. Andromeda is a lower pack member. She has always been roughly one step above Omega. It is doubtful she will ever want to take a leadership position in a pack and is happy for others to take the lead. She will back off from any correction and seems to be a bit sensitive so she may take their correction personally and have her feelings hurt. Overall, Andromeda is good with other dogs and is happy to play or cuddle with them as long asd they will allow it.
Cats – Good ( 4 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
Puppies have lived with cats and have been learning etiquette with them. They have had exposure to a grumpy older cat, an elder cat (who has given them a lot of space), and a young cat who is dog savvy. So far they do not chase cats and have learned to listen to growl warnings. Those that didn't got a paw bop and did not have aggressive reactions and just learned from their mistake. Given their breeds it is advised for them most of them to go to a home with dog savvy cats. Each individual puppy will be different in their level of cat appropriateness. This page will be updated with this particular puppy's cat compatibility as it is further known with their development. (aka whether all cats, dog savvy cats, or least likely to happen...no cats are best for them)
Andromeda is fairly good at listening to cats telling her to back off, but not as well as some others. She sometimes takes a paw bop at this time to back off. She has improved already with this and with general consistency plus human correction it shouldn’t be an issue. Without other puppies to egg her on with a pack mentality, she may leave them alone for the most part entirely. Her playful behavior makes her want to engage with them. This behavior of hers is very much like her Rottweiler father, Klaus, as he loves to interact with the cats and will gently play with them, groom them, and cuddle with them.
Pocket Pets – Unknown ( ? ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
If a family has a pocket pet it would be best to play with them behind closed doors and in their enclosures when they are not as they have not been exposed to them just yet. Pocket Pet introductions should be done carefully with caution and safety in mind for both animals.
Andromeda may do alright with Pocket Pets with careful introduction being very mindful of shielding them if need be. She can have an excitable nature with smaller animals such as cats, it may be the same for Pocket Pets. Her prey drive is most likely low to medium so it is important to keep that in mind.
Behavioral Issues – None ( 1 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = None and 5 = Many
Puppies have been taught good behaviors. All puppies can get into trouble/mischief and it is extremely important that the new puppy parent do their part to continue their education with positive reinforcement to promote good behavior through appropriate discipline and training. Things to watch for in the future are general behaviors exhibited by both breeds like playing in the water bowl and ball obsession (Golden) or digging and guarding (Rottie) can be averted if they even arise.
Andromeda doesn’t have anything that really stands out other than putting her paws in the water bowl and sometimes digging/splashing in it which is a Retriever behavior that can be corrected with consistency.
Energy – Moderate ( 4 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Low and 5 = High
Puppies have puppy energy. Although it varies from puppy to puppy, they have a healthy amount for their age and breeds. Their particular energy level will be updated as it is further recognized with their development.
Andromeda has a Medium to Moderate energy level. She could crest into High, but it is unlikely. She seems to have a lot of her father in her, so she is happy to play and romp around but may tire out more easily than some dogs. Rigorous play is good for her and she may be the type who would do well with a short jog or long walks/hiking. If her feelings get hurt, however, she may just put on the brakes and go pout somewhere. (again, just like her papa)
Barking – Minimal ( 1 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Minimal and 5 = Very Often
Puppies do not over bark at this time. They alert bark to go potty and play bark when interacting with their siblings. Their level of barking will be updated as they develop if needed.
Andromeda isn’t very barky unless they are playing the ‘Barkey Bark’ game where they will make quiet barks at each other playful with a furniture leg/toy/or random object. It’s sort of like playing peek-a-boo. Occasionally they’ll do this without anything between them.
Swimming – Unknown ( ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
As we no longer have access to a pool at this time, we aren't sure how well they can swim. It is best that puppies use a life jacket just to be safe. We can help with tips and/or demonstrations on how to teach puppies to swim for pool owners. It is imperative that a pool owner teach their dogs how to swim and be able to find the stairs to get out (especially if they do not have a pool fence) ensuring that their adopted dog does not drown.
Andromeda is of medium heaviness in the litter and it is a toss up on how she will do with sinking vs floating. It is guessed that she will fall in between. With some lessons she should probably swim fairly well. Because she is a heavier dog, it is advised that in any water more than chest deep she wears a lifejacket. Once she learns how to swim and knows where the stairs are, pools should be fine without a lifejacket. In bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, or the ocean, she should definitely wear a lifejacket for safety.
* Chances are most of them will be decent swimmers but some of the heavier/larger puppies may require more caution.
Toys – Excellent ( 5 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
Puppies have displayed excellent behavior with toys. At this time they are not destructive with their toys. They chew on their bones and teething toys, tug and chew on ropes, play tug of war with each other, share (and steal!) toys with each other without squabbling, have not injured thinner rubber type toys or balls, not torn apart plushies/woobies,or otherwise intentionally harmed their playthings.
Andromeda is generally good with toys and is not expected to ever be overly destructive with them. As with all this litter, we suggest close monitoring of thinner rubber/plastic type toys as their jaws are strong and their puppy teeth very sharp and she could accidentally harm one and ingest pieces of them. Rope rules always apply to every dog. Those with frayed ends should be monitors to ensure that they aren’t pulling the ends out and ingesting them purposefully and/or obsessively.
***NOTE*** We highly recommend getting a Bark Box Medium subscription.
Known Commands:
Sit, Wait, Play, Come(here), Eat, Drink, Leave It, No(when needed), Yes, Go Potty, Crate, Go Poop, Quiet, Stop, Enough, Play, Night Night, Excuse Me (asking them to move out of the way)
Nicknames: Buppies for all of them ^.^
Commands Working On -
All Commands are being worked on as they are all puppies! They have a lot to learn and do more every day.
Sit, Wait, On, Off, Back,Play, Drop, Come(here), Eat, Drink, Leave It, No(when needed), Yes, Go, Stay, Go Potty, Crate, Down, Go Poop, Quiet,Take, Give, Stop, Enough, Give Space, Get Out Of That, Give Space, Play, Night Night
Other Notes:
Keep in mind that these puppies are half Golden Retriever. This means that most of them will enjoy water, including needing to teach them to not put their paws and toys in the water bowl. This is a common thing for Labradors, Goldens, and water other type breeds. Although we have worked with them all to not do this behavior it is always up to the new pet parent to continue training their new baby up through adulthood and beyond. As for the Rottweiler half, their father is an American Rottweiler. This means that unlike their German counterparts, American Rotties are often more needy and less aloof. While this makes them more social and great family dogs, it also can have them be more anxious and saddened when they are alone.
Many strong behaviors of both breeds may be muted (such as guarding or ball obsession) as it seems to be common for these particular mixed breeds to inherit the best of both breeds. It is always important to do your research on the breed of dog you are interested in whenever it is known to make sure that your new family member is right for you! The great news is that both of their parents are excellent in representation of their breed and have wonderful personalities. They have also both been loving and interactive parents helping us guide these babies into the fantastic pups they are so far. The rest will be up to you! :)
Status – Foster - Available for Adoption
Type - Dog
Breed – Field Golden Retriever / American Rottweiler
Date of Birth – 5/11/23
Color – Black
Eyes – Brown
Ears – Natural Pendant and/or V Shaped
Claws – Black
Tail – Undocked
Altered - Intact
Distinguishing Marks – None Currently
Allergies – None Known
Crate Trained – Yes
Housebroken – About 75% and doing very well. Does ask to go outside to go potty.
UTD on Vaccinations – Yes
Rabies – No. Vaccination occurs at 4 months old
Microchip – Yes
Dewormed – Yes
Flea treatment – Yes
Heartworm – Negative
Collar Requirements – Currently a Standard Nylon Collar is fine.
Leash Requirements - Standard, Rope, or Leather
Medications – None
Overall Physical Health – Health (10)
(1-3= Poor, 4-6 =Fair, 7-8 Good, 9-10 Excellent)
Weight (5) - (1=severely emaciated, 5 – 6 normal, 10 = morbidly obese)
Puppies are in excellent health with no known abnormalities with an appropriate weight for their age.
Overall Mental Health – Excellent (5) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
Puppies have excellent mental health for their age. These puppies are very smart, playful, and a sponge for learning.
Andromeda has a 'Place to go, People to see' mentality and is naturally inquisitive.
People – Excellent ( 5 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
Puppies have been socialized with adults and do not show fear or reserved behavior.
Andromeda is happy to be people centric. She is the type who will definitely go person to person to investigate them and get attention. She might take some encouragement to focus on you directly, but with a little training you can be her sole focus when you need her to be.
Children – Good ( 4 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
Puppies are expected to be fine with children. Their score is 4 only because they have not been exposed to kids as of yet. Given how these puppies act with other people and animals it is expected that they will be good with small humans as well. The biggest thing new pet parents of human puppies need to remember is that all puppies need training just like human puppies. That includes appropriate behavior with children.
Andromeda seems to be fairly gentle about dealing with people in general and could be a good fit in most families. Although she loves to run around and play, she's generally mindful of the people around her. This means she may not knock down small children.
Dogs – Excellent ( 5 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
Puppies have lived with dogs since their birth of many ages and sizes. From an old small/medium sized dog of 16 years, a middle aged Deer Chihuahua, an older Dutch Shepherd, a leggy Saluki mix, and their parents, they have good exposure to various breeds, sizes, and ages. Due to this they have learned to respect their elders, give space when another dog requires it, listen to warnings from other dogs, play with those willing to play, and have been learning other canine etiquette from them and each other. As they are still young they are still learning but they have had an excellent start to their lives with other dogs.
Andromeda does well with other dogs and has appropriate behaviors with them. She listens to older dog’s corrections and gives space to elder dogs. She usually doesn’t go overboard with her littermates, although she will play rougher with them. Andromeda is a lower pack member. She has always been roughly one step above Omega. It is doubtful she will ever want to take a leadership position in a pack and is happy for others to take the lead. She will back off from any correction and seems to be a bit sensitive so she may take their correction personally and have her feelings hurt. Overall, Andromeda is good with other dogs and is happy to play or cuddle with them as long asd they will allow it.
Cats – Good ( 4 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
Puppies have lived with cats and have been learning etiquette with them. They have had exposure to a grumpy older cat, an elder cat (who has given them a lot of space), and a young cat who is dog savvy. So far they do not chase cats and have learned to listen to growl warnings. Those that didn't got a paw bop and did not have aggressive reactions and just learned from their mistake. Given their breeds it is advised for them most of them to go to a home with dog savvy cats. Each individual puppy will be different in their level of cat appropriateness. This page will be updated with this particular puppy's cat compatibility as it is further known with their development. (aka whether all cats, dog savvy cats, or least likely to happen...no cats are best for them)
Andromeda is fairly good at listening to cats telling her to back off, but not as well as some others. She sometimes takes a paw bop at this time to back off. She has improved already with this and with general consistency plus human correction it shouldn’t be an issue. Without other puppies to egg her on with a pack mentality, she may leave them alone for the most part entirely. Her playful behavior makes her want to engage with them. This behavior of hers is very much like her Rottweiler father, Klaus, as he loves to interact with the cats and will gently play with them, groom them, and cuddle with them.
Pocket Pets – Unknown ( ? ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
If a family has a pocket pet it would be best to play with them behind closed doors and in their enclosures when they are not as they have not been exposed to them just yet. Pocket Pet introductions should be done carefully with caution and safety in mind for both animals.
Andromeda may do alright with Pocket Pets with careful introduction being very mindful of shielding them if need be. She can have an excitable nature with smaller animals such as cats, it may be the same for Pocket Pets. Her prey drive is most likely low to medium so it is important to keep that in mind.
Behavioral Issues – None ( 1 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = None and 5 = Many
Puppies have been taught good behaviors. All puppies can get into trouble/mischief and it is extremely important that the new puppy parent do their part to continue their education with positive reinforcement to promote good behavior through appropriate discipline and training. Things to watch for in the future are general behaviors exhibited by both breeds like playing in the water bowl and ball obsession (Golden) or digging and guarding (Rottie) can be averted if they even arise.
Andromeda doesn’t have anything that really stands out other than putting her paws in the water bowl and sometimes digging/splashing in it which is a Retriever behavior that can be corrected with consistency.
Energy – Moderate ( 4 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Low and 5 = High
Puppies have puppy energy. Although it varies from puppy to puppy, they have a healthy amount for their age and breeds. Their particular energy level will be updated as it is further recognized with their development.
Andromeda has a Medium to Moderate energy level. She could crest into High, but it is unlikely. She seems to have a lot of her father in her, so she is happy to play and romp around but may tire out more easily than some dogs. Rigorous play is good for her and she may be the type who would do well with a short jog or long walks/hiking. If her feelings get hurt, however, she may just put on the brakes and go pout somewhere. (again, just like her papa)
Barking – Minimal ( 1 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Minimal and 5 = Very Often
Puppies do not over bark at this time. They alert bark to go potty and play bark when interacting with their siblings. Their level of barking will be updated as they develop if needed.
Andromeda isn’t very barky unless they are playing the ‘Barkey Bark’ game where they will make quiet barks at each other playful with a furniture leg/toy/or random object. It’s sort of like playing peek-a-boo. Occasionally they’ll do this without anything between them.
Swimming – Unknown ( ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
As we no longer have access to a pool at this time, we aren't sure how well they can swim. It is best that puppies use a life jacket just to be safe. We can help with tips and/or demonstrations on how to teach puppies to swim for pool owners. It is imperative that a pool owner teach their dogs how to swim and be able to find the stairs to get out (especially if they do not have a pool fence) ensuring that their adopted dog does not drown.
Andromeda is of medium heaviness in the litter and it is a toss up on how she will do with sinking vs floating. It is guessed that she will fall in between. With some lessons she should probably swim fairly well. Because she is a heavier dog, it is advised that in any water more than chest deep she wears a lifejacket. Once she learns how to swim and knows where the stairs are, pools should be fine without a lifejacket. In bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, or the ocean, she should definitely wear a lifejacket for safety.
* Chances are most of them will be decent swimmers but some of the heavier/larger puppies may require more caution.
Toys – Excellent ( 5 ) *Based on a 1-5 scale with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
Puppies have displayed excellent behavior with toys. At this time they are not destructive with their toys. They chew on their bones and teething toys, tug and chew on ropes, play tug of war with each other, share (and steal!) toys with each other without squabbling, have not injured thinner rubber type toys or balls, not torn apart plushies/woobies,or otherwise intentionally harmed their playthings.
Andromeda is generally good with toys and is not expected to ever be overly destructive with them. As with all this litter, we suggest close monitoring of thinner rubber/plastic type toys as their jaws are strong and their puppy teeth very sharp and she could accidentally harm one and ingest pieces of them. Rope rules always apply to every dog. Those with frayed ends should be monitors to ensure that they aren’t pulling the ends out and ingesting them purposefully and/or obsessively.
***NOTE*** We highly recommend getting a Bark Box Medium subscription.
Known Commands:
Sit, Wait, Play, Come(here), Eat, Drink, Leave It, No(when needed), Yes, Go Potty, Crate, Go Poop, Quiet, Stop, Enough, Play, Night Night, Excuse Me (asking them to move out of the way)
Nicknames: Buppies for all of them ^.^
Commands Working On -
All Commands are being worked on as they are all puppies! They have a lot to learn and do more every day.
Sit, Wait, On, Off, Back,Play, Drop, Come(here), Eat, Drink, Leave It, No(when needed), Yes, Go, Stay, Go Potty, Crate, Down, Go Poop, Quiet,Take, Give, Stop, Enough, Give Space, Get Out Of That, Give Space, Play, Night Night
Other Notes:
Keep in mind that these puppies are half Golden Retriever. This means that most of them will enjoy water, including needing to teach them to not put their paws and toys in the water bowl. This is a common thing for Labradors, Goldens, and water other type breeds. Although we have worked with them all to not do this behavior it is always up to the new pet parent to continue training their new baby up through adulthood and beyond. As for the Rottweiler half, their father is an American Rottweiler. This means that unlike their German counterparts, American Rotties are often more needy and less aloof. While this makes them more social and great family dogs, it also can have them be more anxious and saddened when they are alone.
Many strong behaviors of both breeds may be muted (such as guarding or ball obsession) as it seems to be common for these particular mixed breeds to inherit the best of both breeds. It is always important to do your research on the breed of dog you are interested in whenever it is known to make sure that your new family member is right for you! The great news is that both of their parents are excellent in representation of their breed and have wonderful personalities. They have also both been loving and interactive parents helping us guide these babies into the fantastic pups they are so far. The rest will be up to you! :)
'I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society.
I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal, and I was angry.
"God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?"
God was silent for a moment and then spoke softly.
"I have done something," he replied,
"I created you."
The Animals Savior - Jim Willis
I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal, and I was angry.
"God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?"
God was silent for a moment and then spoke softly.
"I have done something," he replied,
"I created you."
The Animals Savior - Jim Willis