Rodeo🔗

Notes from listing

Rodeo is a laid‑back, loyal French Bulldog with a heart as big as his adorable bat ears. He's the perfect mix of independent and affectionate-happy to lounge on the couch by himself, but just as happy to curl up on your lap when he's in the mood. As he's settled into foster care, his cuddly side has really started to shine, and he's becoming more and more of a snuggle buddy. He's well‑trained, food‑motivated, and eager to please. Rodeo knows a whole list of commands-Sit, Stay, Down, Wait, Leave It, Kennel, and more-and he walks beautifully on a leash. He's quiet, polite, and does great in the car. He's also very gentle when taking treats, though he sometimes needs a little reminder. Rodeo is working through some food resource guarding towards humans with a trainer. In a foster home, he did bite when high value items were attempted to be taken away. Because of this, continuing working with a trainer on this would be ideal for Mr Rodeo, as well as a strong pack leader who will not let Rodeo control the ongoings of the home. He should be fed in a kennel, or safe spot, to ensure safety and well being. Rodeo does have a sensitive stomach and occasionally throws up dry kibble, so his foster has been supporting his gut health with a mix of kibble, carrots, and blueberries. He may benefit from continued attention to his diet in his forever home. He is crate trained but still working on feeling fully comfortable being crated for long periods. He would thrive in a home where he doesn't need to spend the whole day in a crate, as he can get anxious when left for too long. Rodeo is friendly with adults and warms up easily to new people. He hasn't been fully tested with dogs, cats, or kids, but his gentle, easygoing nature suggests he could adapt well with proper introductions. This sweet boy is loyal, loving, and ready to bond deeply with his forever family. Whether he's curled up on your lap or snoozing nearby, Rodeo is the kind of companion who brings calm, comfort, and quiet joy to every day. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter's expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home. Bulldogs, pugs, and Boston terriers, Brussels Griffons, Pekingese and others are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise. Because these dogs are new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of. Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure this breed is a good fit for you and your family. It is estimated that the average brachycephalic breed owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs. In addition to other surgeries, this dog may have had surgery on their nares and soft palate to improve the quality of their breathing. This will be partially reflected within her adoption fee. These breeds are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses. The application process for these breeds usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters do research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application. They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one! This dog requires a separate application and an application fee. This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void. We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. This dog requires a Bulldog Application. All applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee. Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn't meet the specific needs of the bulldog, we will not approve your application. To learn more, visit https://underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/bulldogs/ to fill out the Bulldog application. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***