



Clifford
- Adult
- Male
- Small
- Pomeranian
- Dachshund (Long Haired)
About Clifford
Brainerd, MN
Breed
Physical Traits
Behavior
Health
Clifford’s Compatibility
This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.
This pet has good compatibility with dogs.
This pet has good compatibility with cats.
This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.
Adoption Fee
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Clifford's Story
WARNING: This is not the friendly neighborhood red dog you grew up reading about. <br/><br/>Clifford may be red... but unlike the storybook version, he's not out here hosting block parties and helping kids cross the street. <br/><br/>This Clifford is more like:<br/> "Please admire me from a respectful distance while I process my feelings." <br/><br/>He's a tiny spicy meatball with the emotional range of a divorced middle manager. One minute he's cuddling you like you're soulmates... the next he's personally offended you had the audacity to leave the room. Separation anxiety? Yes. Strong opinions? Also yes.<br/><br/>At 18 pounds, Clifford somehow contains:<br/>the emotional stability of a wet paper towel<br/>the opinions of a chihuahua<br/>the dramatics of a Pomeranian who was told "no"<br/>and the velcro tendencies of a pitbull... when he feels like it<br/><br/>BUT - once he settles in and trusts you, he really does calm down and becomes a hilariously loyal little dude. He loves his people HARD. Like "tiny red security guard that follows you to the bathroom" hard.<br/><br/>He just needs someone who understands that not every dog was born to be a Golden Retriever named Sunshine. Some are tiny red dragons in fluffy dog form. <br/><br/>Clifford can get nippy when overwhelmed or upset, so he needs a home that respects boundaries, structure, and routine. He LOVES his kennel and treats it like his emotional support apartment, so future adopters MUST be comfortable using one.<br/><br/>Because of his quirks:<br/>Probably best with respectful older kids (10+) or adults<br/>Needs someone who understands quirky dogs<br/>Not a "let strangers pet him at Home Depot" type of guy<br/>Would thrive with patience, consistency, and a good sense of humor<br/><br/>Honestly? Clifford isn't for everyone.<br/>But for the right person... he's going to be absolutely their everything.
WARNING: This is not the friendly neighborhood red dog you grew up reading about.
Clifford may be red... but unlike the storybook version, he's not out here hosting block parties and helping kids cross the street.
This Clifford is more like:
"Please admire me from a respectful distance while I process my feelings."
He's a tiny spicy meatball with the emotional range of a divorced middle manager. One minute he's cuddling you like you're soulmates... the next he's personally offended you had the audacity to leave the room. Separation anxiety? Yes. Strong opinions? Also yes.
At 18 pounds, Clifford somehow contains:
the emotional stability of a wet paper towel
the opinions of a chihuahua
the dramatics of a Pomeranian who was told "no"
and the velcro tendencies of a pitbull... when he feels like it
BUT - once he settles in and trusts you, he really does calm down and becomes a hilariously loyal little dude. He loves his people HARD. Like "tiny red security guard
WARNING: This is not the friendly neighborhood red dog you grew up reading about.
Clifford may be red... but unlike the storybook version, he's not out here hosting block parties and helping kids cross the street.
This Clifford is more like:
"Please admire me from a respectful distance while I process my feelings."
He's a tiny spicy meatball with the emotional range of a divorced middle manager. One minute he's cuddling you like you're soulmates... the next he's personally offended you had the audacity to leave the room. Separation anxiety? Yes. Strong opinions? Also yes.
At 18 pounds, Clifford somehow contains:
the emotional stability of a wet paper towel
the opinions of a chihuahua
the dramatics of a Pomeranian who was told "no"
and the velcro tendencies of a pitbull... when he feels like it
BUT - once he settles in and trusts you, he really does calm down and becomes a hilariously loyal little dude. He loves his people HARD. Like "tiny red security guard that follows you to the bathroom" hard.
He just needs someone who understands that not every dog was born to be a Golden Retriever named Sunshine. Some are tiny red dragons in fluffy dog form.
Clifford can get nippy when overwhelmed or upset, so he needs a home that respects boundaries, structure, and routine. He LOVES his kennel and treats it like his emotional support apartme
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How To Adopt
Clifford is from Northern Lakes Rescue
[Brainerd, MN]
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