Max Fox Terrier Randolph Center, VT

Meet Max. Max is a 34lb adult (the vet described him as “looks like 12, but is probably 4 years-old”) male Fox Terrier. He is neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. Max is often a short nickname. It could be short for, Maxfield. Max is capable of standing alone in his field, as running is a favorite activity . . . whether in the forest or the field. It could stand for, Maxwell. Max walks pretty-well on leash. Or, it could stand for Maximilian. Because, we think Max is one-in-a-million. Max doesn’t have major medical issues. But he does have a “bum” right front leg. The vet believes that he suffered a fracture or break in the past that was not properly set. Also, he has a heart-murmur and a “floating knee cap.” However, Max is able to walk, run and jump. But he has arthritis and his gait is off. He has a callous on the left elbow due to favoring that side when he lays down. Max takes a baby aspirin on days when he has difficulty. He also gets “joint-gel” with his food daily, which is grain-free for allergies. If he seems itchy, he is given Benadryl. Max is described as being affectionate, eager to please, joyful, playful and well-behaved. He is learning basic commands, including, “No,” and “Leave-it.” Max is at his best when given appropriate outlets for his energy. He loves and needs to “run wild a couple of times a day,” and take a daily walk with his person. A 1.5 mile walk in the morning is perfect for Max. Longer walks can lead to painful limping due to his “bum leg.” He currently is fostered in a home with a fenced in area. Like most fox terriers, Max is a runner so he should have a secure fenced-yard and a secure harness for walks. When not running, Max enjoys chewing on antlers or bones. Max is essentially house-trained, but he has demonstrated marking behavior under certain conditions (perhaps due to boredom and inattention of his people). When left alone, Max is in the gated kitchen with an open crate and a dog-bed beside, and has not had any accidents or marking behavior under those conditions. Max is great with other dogs, except for one. Perhaps, her size intimidated him, because when he met a completely docile and friendly 180 lb female dog, he barked and growled at her, just like he does the cows! However, Max is not great with cats. As with other small-critters, Max just wants to chase them. Max is overall quiet, only whining when he can see his people, but is separated from them. Max’s foster person says he is “very nice—probably the most personable foster I have ever had! He loves people, loves attention, and belly-rubs. He would do well with someone who can take him to work or is around the house a lot. . . he does like to run like crazy a few times a day, so he needs to be with someone who will play with him . . . he is ready for his forever home! Meet Max and you will be thinking Max is short of Maximum . . . energy, fun and love!



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Puppies 12 months of age and younger: $350; 13 months to 6 years $300; age 6+ $200. Thank you for choosing to adopt!