Diesel

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large

About Diesel

Mineola, TX

Breed

Hound&BoxerMix

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Coat: Short
Brown / Chocolate

Behavior

Personality
Smart, Playful, Funny, Friendly, Protective, Athletic

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Diesel’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Diesel's Story

Big Diesel is a monster of a dog. 60 pounds of pure muscle. Some kind of boxer/hound/lab mix - maybe some cur thrown in. Tannish/reddish coat. <br/><br/>Diesel is a dog for experienced dog handlers only. He loves to show out, sometimes lunging at you. This is all bluff. He is really a marshmallow, but for some people, this experience is scary. He loves to play rough, will run at you, then launch his whole body into you like a linebacker. Our little techs play with him though, so he doesn't actually hurt you, although he can knock you down. He is food aggressive, so cannot be fed with other dogs. He does like to play with big alpha female dogs, but he does not like other male dogs. Not a good candidate to have with a small dog.<br/><br/>He is unknown with cats, although when he sees one, he does bark at it. He will latch on to you with his front paws, like a boxer.<br/><br/>Big D takes some getting used to. We love him here, but we know how to handle him. But if you are looking for a great, loyal dog, who will make a terrific watch dog, this is your dog. Will have to demonstrate that you know how to handle him if you want to adopt him. Home visit will be required, this big boy has got to have a securely fenced yard. <br/><br/>He is neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped. Not house broken.

Big Diesel is a monster of a dog. 60 pounds of pure muscle. Some kind of boxer/hound/lab mix - maybe some cur thrown in. Tannish/reddish coat.

Diesel is a dog for experienced dog handlers only. He loves to show out, sometimes lunging at you. This is all bluff. He is really a marshmallow, but for some people, this experience is scary. He loves to play rough, will run at you, then launch his whole body into you like a linebacker. Our little techs play with him though, so he doesn't actually hurt you, although he can knock you down. He is food aggressive, so cannot be fed with other dogs. He does like to play with big alpha female dogs, but he does not like other male dogs. Not a good candidate to have with a small dog.

He is unknown with cats, although when he sees one, he does bark at it. He will latch on to you with his front paws, like a boxer.

Big D takes some getting used to. We love him here, but we know how to handle him. But if you are looking for a great, loyal dog, who will

Big Diesel is a monster of a dog. 60 pounds of pure muscle. Some kind of boxer/hound/lab mix - maybe some cur thrown in. Tannish/reddish coat.

Diesel is a dog for experienced dog handlers only. He loves to show out, sometimes lunging at you. This is all bluff. He is really a marshmallow, but for some people, this experience is scary. He loves to play rough, will run at you, then launch his whole body into you like a linebacker. Our little techs play with him though, so he doesn't actually hurt you, although he can knock you down. He is food aggressive, so cannot be fed with other dogs. He does like to play with big alpha female dogs, but he does not like other male dogs. Not a good candidate to have with a small dog.

He is unknown with cats, although when he sees one, he does bark at it. He will latch on to you with his front paws, like a boxer.

Big D takes some getting used to. We love him here, but we know how to handle him. But if you are looking for a great, loyal dog, who will make a terrific watch dog, this is your dog. Will have to demonstrate that you know how to handle him if you want to adopt him. Home visit will be required, this big boy has got to have a securely fenced yard.

He is neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped. Not house broken.

How To Adopt

Diesel was listed as Adoptable by Animal Preservation of East Texas (APET)
How can I adopt Diesel?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Animal Preservation of East Texas (APET). They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Diesel is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Animal Preservation of East Texas (APET) for details on the pet.
When can I meet Diesel?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Animal Preservation of East Texas (APET) will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Diesel, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Animal Preservation of East Texas (APET), and they'll be happy to help!
Animal Preservation of East Texas (APET)'s Adoption Policy
We have potential adopters apply for the animal they are wishing to adopt. We try to have an indepth conversation about what kind of pet they are seeking, which ones would be the best fit for them, and do they have the necessary home environment for the animal they wish to adopt. If we feel they meet the criteria for the home, we then ask to be allowed to contact their vet to make sure any other animals on the home are spayed/nuetered and up to date on vaccines. If we have any doubts at all, we schedule a home visit. We go out to the adopter's home and check their fence, their home, and any other animals they own. All of their own animals must be spayed and neutered and up to date on vaccines or they are not allowed to adopt any of ours. If everything passes inspection, they adoption is allowed to proceed and they return to the shelter to pick up the animal. Most times however, just having a conversation is sufficient. We make a copy of their ID, we have them fill out the application, we go over the most important parts of the application that we feel they need to pay attention to, and we allow the adoption to proceed.

Diesel is from Animal Preservation of East Texas (APET)

[Mineola, TX]

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