Health and Background

Henry is up to date on all vaccinations and has been neutered. When he first came into our care, he was cryptorchid, meaning only one testicle had descended. He has since had surgery to remove the retained testicle from his abdomen, along with a routine neuter, and he is now ready for the next chapter of his life.

Personality

Henry is full of delightful puppy energy. He occasionally gets the zoomies—happily racing around and barking with joy—but once playtime is over, he settles beautifully and loves to cuddle with his favorite people and dog friends. He is affectionate, devoted, and impossible not to love.

This sweet boy is very much a shadow dog. He wants to be near his person, soaking up pets, scratches, hugs, and companionship. He is also an excellent travel companion and jumps easily in and out of the car, making him a wonderful little sidekick for an active, loving home.

Playtime and Training

Henry loves toys of every shape and size, from small balls and ropes to plushies. He rotates through his favorites regularly and especially enjoys playing fetch again and again with his human. Bright, focused, and agile, Henry has already mastered several commands, including “Sit,” “Down,” “Come,” “Stay,” and “Wait.” With his intelligence and enthusiasm, he could learn almost any trick and would likely excel at agility training.

Walks and Activity Needs

On walks, Henry is a champion. He is fantastic on leash, enjoys meeting dogs of all sizes, and could easily continue learning a polished “Heel.” He would do best with 1–2 long walks each day, along with time in a secure fenced yard where he can explore, play, and run freely.

House-Training and Alone Time

Henry is mostly house-trained, but he does experience separation anxiety and may have accidents near the door if left completely alone. A belly wrap is recommended when he is home by himself. When his person returns, he may bark and run around excitedly; calmly ignoring this behavior has proven most effective in helping him settle.

Because Henry loves companionship and activity, he would likely do especially well with a second active dog in the home to help him feel more comfortable during alone time.