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Zuni Shepherd Mix Madison, WI

  • Puppy
  • Male
  • Large

About

Coat length
Medium
House-trained
Yes
Health
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
Good in a home with
Other dogs, cats, children.

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Meet Zuni

Zuni is a happy, confident, and curious puppy. He is 6 months old, house-trained, and mostly well-behaved. He does have a desire to chew on any shoes you might foolishly leave out. We’ll affectionately call him Dr. Evil. No, he isn’t bad, but without the right guidance this guy might just go on to conquer the planet. “Smart” would hardly begin to describe him. This guy was left in a locked crate in a gated room inside the house, and was seen five minutes later playing with the other dogs outside on the patio. He is not certain if he will be studying mechanical engineering or physics, but both MIT and Cal Tech have offered him a full scholarship.

Seriously, this is a dog who can be educated to do anything. Zuni loves the company of other dogs, but I suspect that as he gets older he is going to want to lead a pack of his own. He has been great with all of the people he has met.

If you are interested in adopting Zuni, please complete an application and then reach out to Roxy@bigfluffydogs.com

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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  • Shepherd
  • Puppy
  • Male