Tarek Schipperke & Border Collie Mix Nashville, TN

Tarek is about 4 years old and his foster 'mom' says he is "an absolute gem.." He is always ready to give 'paw' and shake hands with anyone who is willing and he will give you the most soulful look while doing it.

He is very affectionate, and he lives to wake you up in the morning with cuddles and curling up with you on the couch while you read a book or binge watch the latest Netflix series. Tarek is housebroken and crate-trained and he can be safely left out in the house without issue. He's working on his leash training. He gets along well with other dogs but he wants to be the top dog, so he might have issues with other 'alpha' dogs who aren't willing to give up the title.

He is playful, enjoys chasing tennis balls, and napping. He is also very smart and has figured out how to open doors so a fenced-in yard for this escape artist is a must. Tarek is not a life of the party dog and he can get nervous in new situations so a calm, patient home would be a place he would thrive.

For more information on adopting Tarek, please fill out our online adoption application at the link below, and then email Jen.Lu@BigFluffyDogs.com to let her know you are interested.




If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at https://bigfluffydogs.com/adopt/adoption-application/. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process.

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