Sterling - PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION

SOCIAL MEDIA HASHTAG: #sterlingsstory)<br/><br/>AGE: 8.5yrs<br/><br/>WEIGHT: 70<br/><br/>DOGS: Selective - needs calm and slow introductions w/o dog in his face. Does have many canine friends.<br/><br/>DOG RESTRICTIONS: No highly active dogs. Needs calm dogs that will respect his space due to blindness, and be willing to be patient w/him.<br/><br/>CATS: Unknown but preferably NO due to not liking animals in his face or near his food.<br/><br/>CHILDREN: Fine<br/><br/>OTHER ANIMALS (birds, exotics, farm animals, etc): unknown<br/><br/>FENCED YARD REQUIRED: Yes<br/><br/>GOOD OFF LEASH: No - ROAMER/RUNNER<br/><br/>GROOMING/SHEDDING NEEDS: None <br/><br/>MEDICAL ISSUES: Blind - bilateral cataracts; Alopecia<br/><br/>MEDICATIONS: Melatonin for Alopecia, eye drops, &amp; anxiety meds (doubtful they would be needed long term)<br/><br/>SPECIAL NEEDS: YES - Sterling is blind due to cataracts<br/><br/>ANXIETY: Can show some anxiety in the transition to a new setting or with some dogs. Also has crate anxiety so cannot be left in one. <br/><br/>BARKING: High when he wants something (e.g. to go potty)<br/><br/>EXPERIENCED OWNER NEEDED: Probably<br/><br/>CRATE TRAINED: Yes but doesn&#39;t need<br/><br/>HOUSE TRAINED: Yes<br/><br/>GOOD IN CAR: Yes but will climb in front seat<br/><br/>FUN FACTS: Sterling loves the sunshine and strolling around the yard, and he&#39;s a BIG fan of his toys. He is quite the gardener, too, if you count snoozing beside you while you do the work. ;0) Just watch out because he&#39;s a strawberry thief! He is extremely affectionate and kind, as well as a fantastic greeter. He can&#39;t see you with his eyes, but he still welcomes you with his heart and hands out kisses. He is a happy guy who loves to hang out with you. Just understand that he does require a fence and he does pull very hard on a leash (very strong). He would do best as an only dog, or could have a very calm dog with an experienced owner. No active dogs for siblings, however, and no cats. Sterling is a lovely, lovely boy, full of fun antics, siliness, and charm. He loves toys and dancing around the house with them, carrying them in his mouth everywhere he goes. He&#39;ll even entertain you with a song and dance holding his toys! SO much character in this guy! If you want a bright, big smiling, happy boy, Sterling is a wonderful choice.

SOCIAL MEDIA HASHTAG: #sterlingsstory)

AGE: 8.5yrs

WEIGHT: 70

DOGS: Selective - needs calm and slow introductions w/o dog in his face. Does have many canine friends.

DOG RESTRICTIONS: No highly active dogs. Needs calm dogs that will respect his space due to blindness, and be willing to be patient w/him.

CATS: Unknown but preferably NO due to not liking animals in his face or near his food.

CHILDREN: Fine

OTHER ANIMALS (birds, exotics, farm animals, etc): unknown

FENCED YARD REQUIRED: Yes

GOOD OFF LEASH: No - ROAMER/RUNNER

GROOMING/SHEDDING NEEDS: None

MEDICAL ISSUES: Blind - bilateral cataracts; Alopecia

MEDICATIONS: Melatonin for Alopecia, eye drops, & anxiety meds (doubtful they would be needed long term)

SPECIAL NEEDS: YES - Sterling is blind due to cataracts

ANXIETY: Can show some anxiety in the transition to a new setting or with some dogs. Also has crate anxiety so cannot be left in one.

SOCIAL MEDIA HASHTAG: #sterlingsstory)

AGE: 8.5yrs

WEIGHT: 70

DOGS: Selective - needs calm and slow introductions w/o dog in his face. Does have many canine friends.

DOG RESTRICTIONS: No highly active dogs. Needs calm dogs that will respect his space due to blindness, and be willing to be patient w/him.

CATS: Unknown but preferably NO due to not liking animals in his face or near his food.

CHILDREN: Fine

OTHER ANIMALS (birds, exotics, farm animals, etc): unknown

FENCED YARD REQUIRED: Yes

GOOD OFF LEASH: No - ROAMER/RUNNER

GROOMING/SHEDDING NEEDS: None

MEDICAL ISSUES: Blind - bilateral cataracts; Alopecia

MEDICATIONS: Melatonin for Alopecia, eye drops, & anxiety meds (doubtful they would be needed long term)

SPECIAL NEEDS: YES - Sterling is blind due to cataracts

ANXIETY: Can show some anxiety in the transition to a new setting or with some dogs. Also has crate anxiety so cannot be left in one.

BARKING: High when he wants something (e.g. to go potty)

EXPERIENCED OWNER NEEDED: Probably

CRATE TRAINED: Yes but doesn't need

HOUSE TRAINED: Yes

GOOD IN CAR: Yes but will climb in front seat

FUN FACTS: Sterling loves the sunshine and strolling around the yard, and he's a BIG fan of his toys. He is quite the gardener, too, if you count