Cheddar (20260226-01)

My story

Cheddar was dumped in my neighborhood the week of Thanksgiving. She was microchipped, but her owner never acknowledged she was missing and then found.Other important info:Cheddar is a very sweet girl who truly wants to please her people. Shes enthusiastic about life and will be your loyal partner through thick and thin. She loves an active lifestyle and is always up for an adventure but her absolute favorite pastime? Car rides. The second she hears those keys, shes ready to go. Shes also very smart and highly food motivated, which makes training a breeze. Give her a few treats and some consistency, and shell happily show you just how quickly she can learn.Cheddars Dream Life: a yard to zoom, an active family, kids big enough to throw a ball, another playful dog OR humans who will engage and people who laugh at chaos and love hard.She is not a couch potato. She is a joy engine. A canine Maserati with soft eyes you can get lost in. Cheddar has already been let down by humans once. Then again. And still, she wakes up every day ready to love like nothing bad ever happened. That kind of heart deserves security, not another stopgap. If youve been thinking about a dog who will make your house louder, happier, and full of ridiculous moments this is your girl. Name: Cheddar (20260226-01)Weight: 65 lbsAge: 1.5 yearsGender: FemaleSpayed/Neutered: YesMedical issues: NoneBreed: Lab mixColour: Reverse brindleNeck size (for collar):Height (from top of head):Length (from collar to base of tail):Length (from nose to base of tail):Crate size recommended: XLGood with women: YesGood with men: YesGood with kids: Older kids recommended as she is a young active dog and may topple a smaller childGood with other dogs: Yes, with slow intros - she lived with two dogs under 10 pounds and two cats, and has attended doggie daycareGood with cats: Yes, she lived with two dog savvy catsHouse trained: YesCrate trained: YesEnergy level: Medium-High outside, but settles insideCan be handled/touched: Yes, she loves attentionBarker: Normal barking - seeing someone outside the fence etc - not a nuisance barkerFlight risk: All dogs should be considered a flight risk until they get comfortable with their new familiesFood aggressive: No - shared food with the little dogs in the homeCurrent food: White fish kibbleWalks on leash: Yes, but pulls and is a strong dogLeash reactive to people or dogs: No, but she wants to say hello to other dogs and peopleRides well in car: LOVES car rides. There is not much she loves more then car ridesDestructive: She is still a puppy so may chew on something if not properly supervised. She has chew bones in her home and she chews on those.Needs a home with a yard: Yes, a larger fenced yard so she can runNeeds a home with another dog: Not necessarilyCan live in an apartment: No Please visit our website niagaradogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.

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