Max ~ Poodle x Maltese, 6yo (adopted 5/3/16)

Meet Max! Max is a 6yo Poodle x Maltese ("Moodle") - he looks like mostly poodle. He is clever little guy who loves to play and snuggle. There is nothing he enjoys more than fetching a ball and an ear scratch. Max was rescued from a pound and is ready to begin his new life in a loving home.

Max is an indoor dog. He's toilet trained but will still have the occasional accident but the improvement over such a short time is a testament to his quick grasp of things. He is looking for a home with no young children under twelve as he likes to chew and will chew on them if given the chance. He isn't keen on quick movements either. Max enjoys spending some time with older children though, especially fetch with his eight year old carer. After a good game he does like to take his toy for a chew and have some quiet time alone.

Max gets along with his 11 yo foster brother but is a little too energetic for him. When senior boy tells Max to leave him alone, in no uncertain terms, Max takes it very well. Max can be a bit possessive of his humans and toys so his adopters need to take some advice from one of our volunteer trainers about how to teach him that he doesn't need to defend his valuables. It's important not to punish him because that will destroy trust and make matters worse.

Max would love to be with an older family who will take him for walks and give him plenty of quiet cuddles. He is quite timid around loud noises and swinging things like doors, brooms and feet.

Max has a non-shedding coat which needs regular brushing (every few days depending on length), bathing (every few weeks) and clipping (every 4 to 8 weeks) to keep him comfortable and beautiful. He has a slight allergy - so can scratch a lot and has slightly darker hair around the paws due to our backyard. We aren't sure what causes it but when he's had a very playful day outside it tends to show up. Hopefully his new backyard won't have whatever bothers him and the vet wasn't worried at all as it's not annoying enough to give him medication. Maxy just takes it all in his stride.

He always has a smile and he's sure to make you smile too!

For more information or to meet Max, please contact his foster carer Nicole on 0418 448 142 or email nicoleghorvath@yahoo.com.au. Max is in foster care in Kotara, NSW (Newcastle) and is available for adoption interstate.

Max's adoption fee is $450 and he is desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, microchipped, and lifetime registered. You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au