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Bear fka Elk
Male · Dog
Brandywine Valley SPCAWest Chester County, PA
Shelter age estimate5 yrs
Golden Years estimate8–11 yrsConfidenceHigh
Shelter breedMixed Breed / Mixed Breed
Golden Years breedGerman Shepherd / Black ShepherdConfidenceHigh
Breed life expectancy6–11 yrs
Golden Years remaining~0–6 yrs
SizeLarge
Est. weight~75 lbs
Intake IDPF-pf-pa-brandywine-valley-spca-88dab73c-0a42-4359-98ce-d7de6a1b85e8
Intake dateFeb 17, 2026
Report Card
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
🤝 Low aggression😌 Low stress🧘 Calm energy
Time Left
Bear fka Elk could live ~0–6 years more.
Typical lifespan: 6–11 years · Breed: German Shepherd / Black Shepherd
Age Analysis
Computer vision estimates 8–11 years (high confidence).
⚠ Shelter reports 5 yrs vs. CV estimate of 8–11 yrs — Shelter lists 5 yrs, but photo analysis estimates 8–11 yrs — this animal may be older than reported.
Health Assessment
Physical40/45 · Excellent
- Body condition: Ideal (5/9)
Medical21/25 · Minor flags
- Visible observations: cataracts
Comfort26/30 · Settled
- Shelter stress: low
- Estimated care: Moderate
Overall87/100 · Excellent
Assessed via AI analysis of the animal's photo and adoption listing. This is not a veterinary diagnosis.
Dental & Eye Health
Dental Grade: 2/4 · Tartar: mild
Mild tartar buildup on visible teeth. Gums appear mostly healthy.
Cataracts: early
Right eye shows slight cloudiness suggestive of early cataract. Left eye appears clearer.
Shelter / Rescue Discretion
Recommended minimum home size: ~1000 sqft (House)
Based on estimated weight, energy level, and mobility. Actual requirements are up to the shelter or rescue's application process.
Brandywine Valley SPCA
West Chester County, PA
📞 Phone not available
Noteworthy
- This is a no-kill organization
Search for “Brandywine Valley SPCA” online to find their contact information and adoption process
Go to Report Card →Last updated Mar 5, 2026