Color: | Black & Tan | Coat: | Smooth | ||
Pattern: | None | Gender: | Male | ||
Size: | Standard | Weight: | 20 lbs | ||
Age: | 10 Years | Category: | Senior | ||
Special needs dog? | No | Sanctuary dog? | No | ||
Spayed / Neutered? | Yes | State: | MD |
Bernie is such a sweet gentleman and quite the ambassador for his breed! He is a handsome standard-sized dachshund who is as friendly as can be. He appears to love everyone, people, dogs and even cats. Unfortunately, fate has dealt Bernie a really cruel blow. He was returned to us after five years because his adopters ended up in the hospital. Bernie was well-loved by them. They even paid for a back surgery for him years ago. It took him quite a while before he could walk again but they persevered. Bernie can walk but he can't do regular stairs so he needs a home with no stairs or someone willing to carry him up and down the stairs. He can do doggie stairs which he uses to get on the couch. When he is taken outside, he knows to urinate but can have accidents inside. We know that's a lot for someone to take on but Bernie will reward you with kisses and rubbing his head on your legs. He gets so happy when it's time to eat or when his foster mom comes home. Bernie is not for someone who lives in an apartment, condo or townhouse as he has a loud deep bark. He would do best in a home where he has a sweet doggie companion and a fenced yard for him to explore in and with someone who is home and can let him out often. All this is very unfortunate because at 10 years old, he is not an old dog. If you are an angei looking for an angel dog, please give Bernie a chance.. His adoption fee is waived. ****Applicants must be willing to travel to Ellicott City MD (10 miles south of Baltimore) to meet and adopt Bernie.**** |