Dutch

“Dutch” is an approx 80-lb, 4-yo neutered male longcoat GSD mix who is calm, strong and cuddly. Dutch is very bonded with the 2-yo female GSD (“Valkyrie”) who he lives with, SO WE ARE SEEKING A HOME THAT WILL KEEP BOTH DUTCH & VAL TOGETHER.<br/><br/>Dutch is very friendly with people, both at home and away. He alarm-barks when a stranger is at the door but otherwise is not a very assertive watch dogs. Dutch is easy-going and great with young children and take treats gently from hand. <br/><br/>Dutch is very good with other dogs, including little dogs, though he can be a little choosy with other male dogs—especially if Val is around as he tends to protect her. Dutch was great with the other dogs he met at GSRSV’s rescue ranch (see video elsewhere on this page), and he had no issues at all w/ the other male dogs. Dutch is good when visiting a dog park. <br/><br/>Dutch has not been around cats since his person (Jennifer) adopted him two years ago. Though in my opinion Dutch has the right temperament to be OK w/ cats, we will give preference to a home without cats as there is still some risk placing Dutch & Val in a home with cats. <br/><br/>Dutch is housetrained and calm inside. Though he has not received any formal obedience training since Jennifer adopted him, he is quite well-behaved overall. Dutch stays outside when his people are gone for more than an hour, but is otherwise allowed inside. He sleeps on his own bed in Jennifer’s room.<br/><br/>Dutch tends to pull on the leash when first setting out on a walk, so he can use some work in this area. He also tends to bark at large dogs while walking on leash but not so intensely as to create a problem. Dutch loves to go for rides in the car and is a polite passenger. <br/><br/>Dutch loves to play fetch with tennis balls or his favorite rubber-like ‘brick.” He also likes to carry his food bowl around! He is not a fan of water.<br/><br/>Jennifer adopted both Dutch & Val from the Stanislaus County animal shelter in April 2019. She had gone to the shelter to adopt just Dutch, but when she saw Val—very thin and shut down--she just had to adopt her, too. Jennifer really loves Dutch & Val, but she is experiencing serious mobility issues and is not able to walk both dogs. Further, her fragile, elderly father will soon be moving in with her, and the two young, active dogs will pose a physical risk to him. Sadly, Jennifer is seeking a new home for Dutch & Val—with both dogs remaining together.<br/><br/>GSRSV has met Dutch & Val and is placing them as “Program Dogs.” This means that Jennifer will continue to care for Dutch & Val while GSRSV places the two dogs through its regular adoption program--with all of the assurances that GSRSV provides dogs in its own care. <br/><br/>Dutch & Val are located in Modesto. Their adoption fee is $400 (together).

“Dutch” is an approx 80-lb, 4-yo neutered male longcoat GSD mix who is calm, strong and cuddly. Dutch is very bonded with the 2-yo female GSD (“Valkyrie”) who he lives with, SO WE ARE SEEKING A HOME THAT WILL KEEP BOTH DUTCH & VAL TOGETHER.

Dutch is very friendly with people, both at home and away. He alarm-barks when a stranger is at the door but otherwise is not a very assertive watch dogs. Dutch is easy-going and great with young children and take treats gently from hand.

Dutch is very good with other dogs, including little dogs, though he can be a little choosy with other male dogs—especially if Val is around as he tends to protect her. Dutch was great with the other dogs he met at GSRSV’s rescue ranch (see video elsewhere on this page), and he had no issues at all w/ the other male dogs. Dutch is good when visiting a dog park.

Dutch has not been around cats since his person (Jennifer) adopted him two years ago. Though in my opinion Dutch has the right temperament to be OK w/ cats, we will gi

“Dutch” is an approx 80-lb, 4-yo neutered male longcoat GSD mix who is calm, strong and cuddly. Dutch is very bonded with the 2-yo female GSD (“Valkyrie”) who he lives with, SO WE ARE SEEKING A HOME THAT WILL KEEP BOTH DUTCH & VAL TOGETHER.

Dutch is very friendly with people, both at home and away. He alarm-barks when a stranger is at the door but otherwise is not a very assertive watch dogs. Dutch is easy-going and great with young children and take treats gently from hand.

Dutch is very good with other dogs, including little dogs, though he can be a little choosy with other male dogs—especially if Val is around as he tends to protect her. Dutch was great with the other dogs he met at GSRSV’s rescue ranch (see video elsewhere on this page), and he had no issues at all w/ the other male dogs. Dutch is good when visiting a dog park.

Dutch has not been around cats since his person (Jennifer) adopted him two years ago. Though in my opinion Dutch has the right temperament to be OK w/ cats, we will give preference to a home without cats as there is still some risk placing Dutch & Val in a home with cats.

Dutch is housetrained and calm inside. Though he has not received any formal obedience training since Jennifer adopted him, he is quite well-behaved overall. Dutch stays outside when his people are gone for more than an hour, but is otherwise allowed inside. He sleeps on his own bed