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CITY, STATE:  Lewisburg, TN

NAME:  Gordon

AGE:  5 yrs.                                                                             

SEX:  Male

WEIGHT:  17 lbs.

COLOR:  Chocolate and Tan Dapple

COAT:  Smooth

UP TO DATE:  Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Yes

ADOPTION FEE:  $300.00 + $20.00 microchip fee

HOUSETRAINED:  Yes

CRATE TRAINED:  Yes

LEASH TRAINED:  Yes

FENCED YARD NEEDED:  ​Yes

SPECIAL NEEDS:  Takes thyroid medications

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  Children over 8 years old

HOME W/ OTHER DOGS:             MALE:  Yes   FEMALE:  Yes

HOME W/ CATS:  Probably not

MICROCHIP #:   ​911PetChip   911002001324617​

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:  15th of each month

FOSTER HOME:   ​nashcat50us@yahoo.com ​  

RESCUE #:   ​2017-12-01-01​

BIO:  Gordon was surrendered to a small rural shelter because he did not do well with the small child in the family.  He was overweight and through diet and exercise is now at a good weight.  He is very food motivated, so his new family will have to be diligent to ensure that he remains slim and healthy.  Gordon has a slightly low thyroid level and takes an inexpensive medication twice daily to ensure proper levels.  He gobbles it down with his meals!

Gordon has spent time with respectful children as young as 8 years and was fine with them.  He gets along well with other dogs, both large and small.  On walks he is very interested in cats, birds, and other small animals.  He probably would not do well with a cat in the house.  He walks well on a leash.  Gordon is housebroken and will use a pee pad if he can't get outside.  At night he happily runs into his crate and sleeps quietly until morning!  During the day he stays in a dog safe area.  He enjoys shredding squeaky toys and chewing on Nylabones, but leaves other household items alone.

Gordon needs an experienced owner who won't allow him to be the boss.  He is a quick learner and would be very good at obedience or other dog sports!  He knows how to sit and is learning down.  Gordon needs a fenced yard, but does enjoy his long walks and frequent visits to the dog park.  He would be fine as an only dog as long as he gets attention.  He does bark some when he wants something or sees something outside, so he would not be a good apartment dog.

If you are looking for a smart and handsome companion, Gordon is your guy!    

AADR does not recommend dachshunds for families with children under 5, or families planning to have children during the dog's lifetime. Dachshunds are often not patient with little kids, and kids can accidentally hurt a dachshund's back or get bitten.

Please don't let the distance stand in your way of finding your newest best friend. We have volunteers that will help your "new friend" get up and down the East Coast and mid-west. We just can't get them from one coast to the other. For now, please look for dogs on your coast.