About that...
When he first showed up we thought he was a Boxer. He's also very skittish. So we called him Tyson. Boxer. Chicken. Works either way.
Anna Mule control identified him as an American Bulldog.
They were supposed to turn him over to the Humane Society after his 5 days in doggy jail, he didn't do anything wrong, he was a political prisoner, being held against the possibility of his original owner showing up.
The Humane Society wouldn't accept him, too timid.
He's still chicken, but not a Boxer.
Since we got him adopted thru a local agency on the first full day of winter, he's practically a Christmas/Solstice present.
We're considering naming him Zeus.
We'll call him with a "Hey Zeus!" in honor of both the father of the Greek solstice god Apollo, and the Christmas baby.
Feliz Navidad!
And if so, does he come when called by it?
No.
He's still learning.
Yesterday he learned that if you raid the kitchen trash, you're apt to get a mouthful of coffee filter and used grounds.
LOL!
Yes, American Bulldogs look very similar to Boxers, the difference being the latter are lankier.
I suspect Zeus will not only learn to come when called, but he will live up to his name within about six months of TLC.
And all dogs must experience the mouthful of coffee grounds and the filter initiation before they realize that real food isn’t put into the thing that smells like it should be tipped over and rolled in.
He’ll be a good dog for you. Did they give an estimate on his age? Just curious.
I’m glad you have him. And even gladder that he has you! <3
Congratulations on the new pet!
It’s a warm day here. I’m considering going back to bed again.