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Dachshund (short coat)  : :  Male (neutered)  : :  Young


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About Gary Sommer

  • Status: Adopted!
  • Species: Dog
  • General Color: Black with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
  • Color: Bicolor
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Current Size: 15.8 Pounds
  • Potential Size: 16 Pounds
  • Current Age: 11 Years 1 Month (best estimate)
  • Microchipped: Yes
  • Fence Required: Yes
  • Housetrained: Yes
  • Obedience Training Needed: Has Basic Training
  • Exercise Needs: Moderate
  • Grooming Needs: Low
  • Owner Experience Needed: None
  • Reaction to New People: Friendly
  • Gary is very friendly and calm!  
  • He does not jump on you, usually waits for permission to jump in the recliner with you.  
  • He loves to cuddle and have his belly rubbed. 
  • He gets along great with other dogs and is very friendly towards them and wants to play.  
  • He is potty trained and will go when taken outside, he likes to run around but doesn't go far.  
  • He does jump at you when outside to let you know he wants to chase you.  
  • He does tend to be stubborn when it's time to come in because sometimes he wants to stay outside and play, but with a stern voice he will come inside when called.  
  • He does not like being in a crate but he has shown he does not need to be in the crate all day, he can be trusted and does well left out all day while I am at work; no scratching or chewing on anything.  
  • His eating habits are a little weird, seems to want to eat when I am home.  
  • He is a good guard dog, he will softly growl to warn you when he hears things or sees people walk by but will not run around barking.  
  • If you ignore him he will will bark at you to let you know he is there and wants your attention to cuddle or I assume go outside.  
  • He will lay on the sofa but will not damage it but he does lick himself alot so put a sheet on the sofa.  
  • He is doing better with commands, knows the word potty and No. 
  • He is not big on snacks, especially Greenies, takes his time to eat them when offered.  
  • He likes to follow you inside and wants to lay by or with you.  

More about Gary Sommer

Good with Dogs, Good for Seniors/Elderly, Good with farm animals, Somewhat vocal, Does Good in the Car, Hypoallergenic, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Apartment OK, Obedient, Playful, Timid, Independent, Affectionate, Eager To Please, Intelligent, Even-tempered, Gentle, Goofy

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