Small in name, big on presence, that is Guppy! This boy is an attention-getter-the squishy face and connection seeking eyes can convince anyone to give him a little love or a free-treat. His favorite things, in no particular order, Guppy loves- kisses, booty scratches, sharing treats with his new girlfriend, and apples. Yes, apples! Maybe not that surprising but what makes it especially fun is the chompy-chomp sound it makes when he chews them, if you have ever fed a horse an apple or an apple slice, you know the sound it is so good! We all agree, our favorite thing about Guppy is his tippy-tappy dance, reserved for his favorite people. Imagine that big beefcake greeting you at the door doing his little dance! My heart!
Guppy recently went for a doggy day out with his favorite volunteers. He went to the park and played on the jungle gym, and he even went down the slide! Of course, life with guppy is the best life, he will slide into any adventure with you if you'll let him. He even got to go for not one, but TWO pup cups after. What can we say, a guy like him deserves it. Watch his fun day here and be prepared to fall totally head over heels for him.
https://youtu.be/ZFyjga0j6bI?si=REOq6IpUM9h3C2eN
Guppy is estimated to be 6 years old and is likely an American bulldog/Pittie mix. Of course, given Guppy is a rescue, we cannot guarantee breed or age.
Another one of our favorite things about Guppy, is how great he is with kids!! He has spent a lot of time with our Director of Behavior and Intakes son and she is constantly impressed by his patience, tolerance, and over relaxed nature around her 4-year-old son. Yes, he is relaxed in nature around her son but he knows how to be a fun silly guy as well. Kobe loves to toss around the toys for a little game of fetch and there's Guppy just hanging out watching the action and occasionally joining in as well. He was not bothered but us rolling around on the floor with him, running around like little minions, and wasn't fazed by her son jumping on and off the couch too. Another thing that we were super impressed by was Guppy's patience and impulse control with her son's fruit bar especially since he loves his snacky snacks. Guppy would sit right next to him patiently watching, hoping for a little morsel to be dropped on the floor. There was even a time when some was dropped on the floor, and her son went to go pick it up and Guppy did not go zooming over to it to gobble it up. He knew it was her son's snack and not his and when it is a snack for Guppy, he was very gentle when taking treats from him and was not pushy or overbearing. He also really enjoyed licking the cheese off of her son's fingers. He's a great pup to have around to help with the after dinner clean ups.
We have introduced Guppy to a variety of dogs to gauge his play style and who he gravitates too naturally. It has been easy to see that he shines brightest when he is with the ladies. You can say he is a little bit of a ladies' man with the furry type and also the human type LOL. His ""type"" continues to be the calmer, lower-energy females. Not to say that Guppy doesn't like to play, he does but his definition of play is few and short in between and he's gotta really be feeling it. His play consists of a few seconds of romping around, maybe a few gentle body bumps here and there, then that's it. That's Guppy's play style. He does have a girlfriend, well a few actually, but his number one girlfriend is a wiggly senior female who has the same love of treats and laying around. The two of them together is just about the cutest and he really showed us he is quite the gentleman. If they were being offered treats, he always let her have one first, never once getting pushy. If looking to match-make your current dog in your home, Guppy would be a great companion for a female that matches his chill, low-energy approach to play and life. Guppy is also gentleman in his crate- he has not made a mess once in his crate. As for other pets, a no-cats or small animals' home is needed. Whether its chickens or cats or similar- Guppy wants to chase and given his size that is an avoidable bit of chaos.
On walks, Guppy's excitement to be out and about greeting the people and seeing the sights, can lead to him pulling, so he is actively practicing leash training and making great progress every day. The truth is though, this boy isn't the outdoor adventure type, his interest in being outside is limited to backyard potty breaks, after that he is headed back inside to that cozy spot by your feet. He is happy to go out in the back yard for a potty break and then back to that spot by your feet or in his cozy bed. If you really want him to be a true 'couch potato"" you may have to offer him a few of the good treats and even, then he is going to let you hear a tiny bit of sass back. It's a cute little chatter that makes us all laugh. You will see a moment of it in his intro-video. His treat-motivated focus makes him a great candidate for continued teaching and training whether it's just for fun or to polish him up to be a model best-boy, but he comes with the basic- a great sit and a good recall.
Another time Guppy uses his voice is to say hi from a distance when he sees someone he likes or wants to meet, it isn't excessive, but it does make him better suited for house living rather than an apartment. At the rescue when Guppy is hanging out in the living room, he doesn't use his voice to greet people though, he just hops up and comes right over, whether he knows you or it's your first time passing through. From painters to volunteers, everyone got a Guppy Greeting!
Guppy is ready to find his forever home, where his low-maintenance personality and goofy nature will be cherished and his booty regularly scratched. If you're looking for a hang-out all day, full of love, companion who will keep you smiling, Guppy could be the one for you. Fill out an application today!
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RORY ROWAN
Tuxedo, Domestic Short Hair
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Friendswood, Texas
male, medium, baby
Tuxedo, Domestic Short Hair
Friendswood, Texas
