Cocoa (20240927-06) Shepherd Mix Mount Elgin, ON

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Name: Cocoa (20240927-06)
Weight: Approx 5-8 lbs
Age: DOB Aug 30, 2024
Gender: female
Spayed/Neutered: no
Medical issues: no
Breed: shepherd mix
Colour: tan/brown

Good with women: yes
Good with men: yes
Good with kids: no exposure
Good with other dogs: yes
Good with cats: no exposure
House trained: working on it
Crate trained: working on it
Energy level: high - All puppies will have bursts of high "puppy" energy followed by a crash and recovery period where they need to be allowed to nap.
Can be handled/touched: yes
Flight risk: unknown - Unlikely, but all dogs should be treated as a flight risk until they are bonded with their owners
Food aggressive: no
Current food:
Walks on leash: working on it
Leash reactive to people or dogs: no
Rides well in car: no exposure
Destructive: puppy - Will chew especially when teething and will need to be redirected and provided with safe teething chews.
Needs a home with a yard: yes
Needs a home with another dog: no
Can live in an apartment: no

History:
These beautiful, little babies, will soon be old enough to search for their forever homes. They were born to the most incredible mama, here in Ontario, who unfortunately, was found as a stray, in northern Manitoba. These puppies are lovely and will bring so much joy and love to their new families!