Iggy ~ Dachshund X Mastiff Puppy(On Trial 3/3/22)

Hi My name is Iggy, I am a male 9 week old Dachshund/mastiff mix puppy and I am looking for my forever home. I’m still quite young but I love to run and play with my sister and new foster doggy friends in a lovely big yard. We love our toys and to play wrestle each other to see who wins the toy first before the chase begins. As you can see we are both mega cute, I’m just a little fellow but I’ve got plenty of personality and a lovely little easy going nature.

I love a good treat and I like my food but because of my breed mix I will have to watch my weight because my vet said my back and legs are too small for such a big appetite. I love to wrestle with my sister and we love all the toys, we could play with toys all day. I’m not fussed on loud noises they scare me a bit and then I go hide behind the lounge. I have a sweet personality and don’t like being left alone for long periods of time or in a big yard alone, this is usually when I am a bit sooky.

I am currently sleep in a crate with my sister at night time. I am toilet training and I like going outside on the grass but will still need more training for when I’m inside. I love to have a snuggle with my people (I think this is the dachshund in me).

I like children, but my teeth are still a bit sharp, I’m going to be a medium size when I grow up and at the moment I zing around so fast I can trip children over so I think I should be adopted to a family with children over 8 years old, or someone that had a lovely little fur companion for me to play with would be ideal as I love my foster play mates.

Before applying for me I have some questions for you to consider:
-Have you owned a dachshund before and know all their traits and limitations like not being able to jump off lounges/beds with their delicate backs.

-Have you considered any extra medical bills that might arise with the dachshund/mastiff mix.

-Have you thought about loving and caring for me for the next 12-15 years - maybe even longer ?

-I am a furever dog not just a COVID dog

-I won’t be a small puppy for long and will get up to mischief as I become a teenager. Are you ready for that?

-Have you thought about my extra puppy meals throughout the day?

-Will somebody be home more often than not to keep me socialised?

-I will most likely be able to squeeze through small gaps so do you have solid fencing (5-6 foot) to keep me safe?

-Have you thought about my ongoing physical training and mental stimulation (enrichment games) so that I don't get bored and destructive?

-Will I have access to inside at all times to ensure that I am a part of your family?

I'm watching and learning from you from the moment I open my eyes.

I’ve been practicing my toileting, come and recall to my name and love getting little rewards. I like being inside for a snuggle but love being outside to run around and play with lots of chew toys. Being under supervision means I learn boundaries (crucial as I grow older) and means I am less likely to develop nuisance behaviours due to boredom.

To know more about me, please email my foster mum Brooke at brookerescuepups28@gmail.com I’m located in Cardiff Heights (suburb of Newcastle NSW). You can also fill out the adoption questionnaire here https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt
PLEASE NOTE: When applying for our dogs and puppies, please ensure to list the name of the dog you wish to adopt. Please do NOT just list the reference number or the microchip number as this will delay your application reaching the correct foster carer.

As I am not yet desexed, I am only available for adoption to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and Port Stephens areas as I will need to be returned to our vet for desexing when I am approximately 5/6 months old.

My adoption fee is $800 which covers my desexing, vaccination, microchipping, flea and worming treatments.