Riker (20230422-02) Boxer Mix Toronto, ON

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Name: Riker (20230422-02)
Age: 3 years DOB March 12, 2021
Weight: approx 75lbs
Gender: male
Spayed/Neutered: yes
Breed: Boxer mix
Color: white with black patches

Neck size (for collar): 18”
Chest circumference (for harness): 29”
Height (from top of head): 26"
Length (from nose to base of tail): 33"
Crate size recommended: large

Good with women: yes, a ladies man
Good with men: yes but is a bit shy around men and takes time to warm up
Good with kids: yes, older children recommended
Good with other dogs: yes
Good with cats: unknown
House trained: yes
Crate trained: yes
Energy level: medium
Can be handled/touched: yes
Barker: no
Flight risk: no
Food aggressive: no
Current food: raw - best with beef, rabbit, and bison, but can tolerate other proteins
Walks on leash: yes
Leash reactive to people or dogs: no
Rides well in car: yes
Destructive: no
Needs a home with a yard: yes
Needs a home with another dog: no
Can live in an apartment: yes

Backstory:
Riker is a sweet heart that absolutely loves to love. He knows basic commands such as "sit, lay, stay, leave it, paw, heel, and “tell ‘em” (speak). He LOVES to go for runs and be chased by his human or other dogs, a speed demon! Riker makes friends everywhere he goes, he’s particularly great with the ladies, and most dogs. He doesn’t love small yappy dogs in his face, will warn them gently. He can be nervous around men, will move away from approaching men, will sniff them from behind until comfortable to say hi. Riker is great with children of all ages, but would do best in a home with older or dog savvy kids as he does like to jump up for hugs and kisses and could knock a toddler over. He is just dying to be loved on so a family in need of some doggie snuggles and kisses would be perfect for him.
Riker's birthday is March 12th 2021.