Conner - German Shepherd Dog and Belgian Shepherd Malinois Dog for Adoption in Mansfield, Connecticut

Available for Adoption
Shepherd people!! Here is your chance to start fresh with a super smart young dog. Share with your friends please!

Name: Conner
Available Through: CATS & Dogs Northeast Volunteer Team
Contact: cnevolunteerteam@gmail.com
Adoption fee: 375, covers vetting
Breed: 3/4 German Shepherd, 1/4 Belgian Malinois
Weight: 72# right now!
Sex: male
Age: DOB 11/18/2025

Current Description:
Conner is a super smart puppy ready to grow with your family. He is a big boy which makes him seem a little older than he is. He's working on confidence building since he doesn't quite know how to feel in brand new settings. We think he didn't get much exposure to novel items in his previous home.
He loves people, he has been meeting dogs and cats and doing well. We will be working on dog playtime manners and also socializing out in public spaces.

Type of home they would need now:
Conner's new humans should plan to take him to puppy obedience and keep socializing him to new situations.

Energy level: medium to high. We are still getting a feel for his personal energy level
Favorite things to do: He loves going for walks. He likes being with his people, playing with toys especially durable chew toys
Commands: sit, down, we are working on other basic commands
Dogs: yes. He has been a little unsure at first meeting but he does warm up. He will have a lot of work with this in his foster home.
Cats: yes. He is neutral with cats, he did want to chase when one ran but he can be redirected by voice
Kids: he lived with children in his previous home but we have not yet seen him with kids yet.
House-trained: so far he's good
Crate-trained: yes
Vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped, tested: yes. He needs to be neutered when age appropriate

The Belgian Shepherd Malinois is a versatile and intelligent working dog breed known for its agility, loyalty, and protective nature. Originating from Belgium, these medium-sized dogs have a distinctive short coat in shades of fawn with a black mask. Malinois excel in various roles such as military, police, search and rescue, and as loyal family companions. With proper training and socialization, the Belgian Shepherd Malinois thrives on mental stimulation and physical activity to channel its high energy levels effectively.

The German Shepherd Dog, known for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility, is a popular and highly regarded breed worldwide. This breed excels in various roles such as police work, search and rescue, and assistance for individuals with disabilities. German Shepherd Dogs are strong, agile, and confident with a distinctive double coat that can be straight or wavy. Their character is marked by courage, loyalty, and a strong work ethic, making them ideal companions and protectors for families and professionals alike.