King "Twix" Tut

WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN...<br/><br/>One look at those extraordinary markings around his eyes and you'll understand how a perfectly respectable rescue dog named Twix acquired a royal title.<br/><br/>Meet King “Twix” Tut.<br/><br/>With his dramatic Egyptian-pharaoh eyeliner, rich reddish coat, and dark markings sweeping across his shoulders like a pair of black wings, Twix is one seriously handsome boy.<br/><br/>But looks aren't the most interesting thing about him.<br/><br/>Twix is an introvert. New people and unfamiliar situations don't bring out the real Twix immediately, and we don't expect them to. His first instinct is to hang back, observe, and decide whether the person in front of him is someone he can trust.<br/><br/>Give him that time.<br/><br/>Because once Twix decides you're safe, the reserved boy begins to disappear and an incredibly sweet, affectionate and loving dog takes his place. He enjoys being close to his people, loves affection, and has a wonderfully soft side that simply isn't handed to strangers on demand. His attached video gives you a glimpse of the Twix we know after those walls come down.<br/><br/>We're not looking for someone to “fix” his reserved nature. There's nothing wrong with it. Some dogs hand strangers their hearts at the front door.<br/><br/>Twix prefers to know who's asking first.<br/><br/>And once he knows you? He's an absolute sweetheart.<br/><br/>FIRST INTRODUCTIONS MATTER<br/><br/>Twix may not walk into a first meeting, climb into your lap and announce that you're his new best friend. Please don't measure him by that moment.<br/><br/>Give him some room. Talk to him. Let him watch you. Let him decide when he's ready to move closer. Let him participate in the introduction instead of making the introduction happen to him.<br/><br/>That same philosophy should follow him into his new home.<br/><br/>We don't want Twix coming off transport into a giant Gotcha Day production with a crowd waiting to greet him. His first hours should be quiet and predictable, with gentle voices, limited introductions and plenty of opportunity to observe his new surroundings without being pressured to interact.<br/><br/>Twix doesn't need to be treated like he's fragile. He simply needs people who understand that trust doesn't have to happen instantly to be very, very real.<br/><br/>His adopter will receive our First 24 Hours guidance, and for Twix especially, we want his family prepared to follow it.<br/><br/>PERSONALITY & EVERYDAY LIFE<br/><br/>Twix is a medium-energy dog with a good off-switch. He enjoys playing and having some fun, but he's equally capable of settling down on the couch when the activity is over. He's not a dog who needs the household running at full throttle all day.<br/><br/>He's short, stocky and beautifully built at approximately 48 pounds, with that distinctive reddish coat, dark muzzle, expressive eyes and unusual black markings across his shoulders.<br/><br/>Twix is also good on a leash and does very well in his crate. He settles nicely and is an excellent crate sleeper.<br/><br/>We don't have enough experience with him as a car passenger to make any promises about his car-riding skills, so we're leaving that particular box unchecked rather than guessing.<br/><br/>OTHER DOGS<br/><br/>Twix does very well with female dogs.<br/><br/>In fact, he currently shares his daytime outdoor run with Prissy LaRue, an unrelated female of similar size who is also available for adoption. They genuinely enjoy one another's company and play together. They are not littermates or a bonded pair, and neither needs to be adopted with the other.<br/><br/>Twix is more cautious when meeting unfamiliar male dogs. He can be wary initially, but we've found that he can do well with gentle, socially appropriate males who aren't inclined to come barreling into his personal space.<br/><br/>As with any rescue dog, thoughtful introductions matter. For Twix, they matter just a little more.<br/><br/>CHILDREN & CATS<br/><br/>Twix has not been directly tested with children, so we won't claim something we haven't personally observed. Based on the dog we know, however, we have no reason to believe he couldn't do well with older, respectful children who understand that a reserved dog should be allowed to approach and build a relationship at his own pace.<br/><br/>Cats are unknown. We simply don't have enough information to make a responsible prediction either way.<br/><br/>HOUSE TRAINING<br/><br/>Because Twix is fostered in a multi-dog rescue environment, he does not have unrestricted free-roam access to the house throughout the day, so we will not label him completely house-trained based on circumstances that don't allow us to fairly make that claim.<br/><br/>As with most rescue dogs moving into a new home, his adopter should expect to show him the household routine, where to potty, how to signal that he needs to go out, and what schedule his new family follows. Consistency, supervision and positive reinforcement during the adjustment period will help him learn what is expected in his new home.<br/><br/>HEALTH<br/><br/>Twix is neutered, fully vaccinated, including DHPPL, rabies, and bordetella (kennel cough). He is heartworm-negative and on monthly heartworm preventative and Panacur. He is also microchipped.<br/><br/>THE “EMBARK CLAUSE”: Our Best Guess and Why<br/><br/>Unless a rescue dog comes to us with DNA results, a documented pedigree or reliable information about both parents, breed identification is exactly that: our best educated guess.<br/><br/>For Twix, our best guess is Black Mouth Cur / Shepherd mix.<br/><br/>His rich reddish coat, dark muzzle, short coat, sturdy build and overall appearance are what lead us toward Black Mouth Cur. Shepherd mix was also noted in records from his original foster, and the darker overlay across his shoulders and back is certainly consistent with that possibility.<br/><br/>Could DNA testing eventually tell a more complicated story? Absolutely. Mixed-breed dogs have a wonderful habit of doing exactly that.<br/><br/>So we're comfortable telling you what we see and what his earlier records suggest, but we're not going to pretend Twix handed us his family tree.<br/><br/>THE HOME WE WANT FOR TWIX<br/><br/>Twix does not need a perfectly silent home or someone prepared to spend months coaxing him out from underneath the furniture. That's not who he is.<br/><br/>He needs something much simpler: people who won't mistake initial reserve for a lack of affection.<br/><br/>We want an adopter who can give him a little breathing room at the beginning, who understands thoughtful introductions, and who won't push him to perform affection for strangers.<br/><br/>A friendly female dog could be a wonderful companion, and an appropriate gentle male may also be a good match with careful introduction. Older, respectful children may fit beautifully as well.<br/><br/>Most of all, we want someone willing to let Twix reveal himself in his own time.<br/><br/>Because the dog waiting behind that cautious first introduction is worth meeting.<br/><br/>Give him a minute. Give him a little space. Then watch what happens when Twix realizes he's home.<br/><br/>NEXT STEPS<br/><br/>If you think Twix may be the right dog for you, we'd love to hear from you. Our goal is not simply to find him a home. It's to find the right home, where both Twix and his family can thrive.<br/><br/>For an application or more information, please contact:<br/><br/>Marty Reese<br/>281-723-6142<br/>marty.reese@sbcglobal.net<br/><br/>Twix is fostered in Livingston, Texas.<br/><br/>For approved applicants who live too far away to meet him in person, we can arrange a live FaceTime or Messenger video visit so you can see Twix interact naturally and ask questions in real time.<br/><br/>For families outside our area, Byrdie Express is our preferred transport provider because its routes and pickup arrangements work best with our foster location and help avoid additional drop-off arrangements. If you choose Byrdie Express, we will coordinate the reservation and transportation details, while the adopter pays Byrdie Express directly.<br/><br/>Kelly Byrdie<br/>(940) 923-6089<br/>byrdieexpress@gmail.com<br/><br/>Adopters are also welcome to use another reputable transport provider. If you choose another transporter, you will be responsible for making the reservation, coordinating directly with that provider and paying the provider directly. Depending on the transporter's pickup location and schedule, an additional cost may apply if we must arrange and pay someone to take Twix from his foster home to the designated pickup point.<br/><br/>Whichever transport option you choose, we'll work with you on our end to help get Twix safely home.<br/><br/>Sometimes the dog who's been waiting for you... is waiting in Texas.<br/><br/>Your new best friend could be just one ride away!

WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN...

One look at those extraordinary markings around his eyes and you'll understand how a perfectly respectable rescue dog named Twix acquired a royal title.

Meet King “Twix” Tut.

With his dramatic Egyptian-pharaoh eyeliner, rich reddish coat, and dark markings sweeping across his shoulders like a pair of black wings, Twix is one seriously handsome boy.

But looks aren't the most interesting thing about him.

Twix is an introvert. New people and unfamiliar situations don't bring out the real Twix immediately, and we don't expect them to. His first instinct is to hang back, observe, and decide whether the person in front of him is someone he can trust.

Give him that time.

Because once Twix decides you're safe, the reserved boy begins to disappear and an incredibly sweet, affectionate and loving dog takes his place. He enjoys being close to his people, loves affection, and has a wonderfully soft side that simply isn't handed to strangers on demand

WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN...

One look at those extraordinary markings around his eyes and you'll understand how a perfectly respectable rescue dog named Twix acquired a royal title.

Meet King “Twix” Tut.

With his dramatic Egyptian-pharaoh eyeliner, rich reddish coat, and dark markings sweeping across his shoulders like a pair of black wings, Twix is one seriously handsome boy.

But looks aren't the most interesting thing about him.

Twix is an introvert. New people and unfamiliar situations don't bring out the real Twix immediately, and we don't expect them to. His first instinct is to hang back, observe, and decide whether the person in front of him is someone he can trust.

Give him that time.

Because once Twix decides you're safe, the reserved boy begins to disappear and an incredibly sweet, affectionate and loving dog takes his place. He enjoys being close to his people, loves affection, and has a wonderfully soft side that simply isn't handed to strangers on demand. His attached video gives you a glimpse of the Twix we know after those walls come down.

We're not looking for someone to “fix” his reserved nature. There's nothing wrong with it. Some dogs hand strangers their hearts at the front door.

Twix prefers to know who's asking first.

And once he knows you? He's an absolute sweetheart.

FIRST INTRODUCTIONS MATTER
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