Wolfie is a 13-year-old, neutered male, Corgi-Collie mix who weighs about 16lbs. He is sponsored by Gray Face Acres and fostered in Virginia.
Wolfie is short for Wolfgang Mozart because he loves classical music! He is as cute as can be! He has short legs, a long body, and a disproportionately big adorable head. He is working on potty training for #1 (he is great for #2), so wears a belly band inside. He can get worked up sometimes and starts barking, then gets growly, and bares teeth. He needs time to calm down or he can start air snapping. That can escalate to head whipping so you just have to let him chill out. He calms down relatively quickly. He LOVES food so treats easily distract him. He is a very good dog, but this quirk can be scary until you figure him out and you do need to understand and be patient with him. He was found as a stray so who knows what he has endured. We think the longer he is in a family/ home environment where he feels safe, this will improve but always be something to watch.
Wolfie has hypothyroidism, so he takes a pill every day. We are hoping that once this is controlled and his thyroid levels are back to normal, his behavior will improve.
Wolfie can bark very loudly when he is separated from you or wants attention. He does settle down when he realizes he won’t be rewarded for that. He rides in the car well most of the time, but does need to be in a lap since he barks when he’s insecure. He will look to you for confidence and follow you around.
He does well with other dogs. Cats are unknown. He needs a calm, quiet home without kids. His love of treats makes him too excited, so we offer treats in our palm. He also enjoys puzzles, massages, smooth gentle pets, ear rubs, and belly rubs. When he rolls on his back for you, it’s very very cute.
Wolfie has a head tilt and his back legs are weak due to neurological issues in his spine. This may also improve once the thyroid is managed. He is very mobile, but walks should be limited to 15 minutes to be safe. The head tilt causes no issues, except making him irresistible!
His resume may seem long, but he really is going to make a special person a really loyal companion for life! He needs love, understanding, patience, and kindness. Please submit an application for this unique boy!