Porto - Maltese and Poodle Dog for Adoption in Ramona, California

Meet Porto, The Clever, Charismatic Crew Leader 🐾
DOB: September 2024
Weight: 14lbs
Disposition: Friendly, outgoing, confident

​Say hello to Porto, a dashing 2-year-old Maltipoo with a brilliant mind, a heart full of affection, and just the right amount of superstar confidence! Porto boasts a soft, white, silky coat with gorgeous loose waves. Beyond his stunning looks, he's a bright, engaging pup who loves to interact, play, and learn.

​Personality & Social Style
​The Natural Leader: Porto is friendly and gets along great with other dogs, though he definitely has an opinionated, natural "boss" energy! He likes to take charge in doggy group dynamics, making him a great fit for dogs who are happy to let someone else be in the driver's seat.
​Playful & Social: He plays wonderfully with his foster pals and brings a fun, upbeat energy to play sessions.
​Smart & Responsive: Porto listens remarkably well to direction from his humans. His focus and responsiveness show he's a fast learner who will thrive with ongoing training and fun trick learning.

​Coat & Care
​Non-Shedding & Silky: Porto has a gorgeous, low-dander, non-shedding coat that keeps your home fur-free.
​Grooming Needs: To keep those silky waves soft, clean, and tangle-free, Porto will need regular brushing at home alongside routine visits to a professional groomer.

​Ideal Home
​Porto would do best in a home that appreciates a dog with a little personality and poise! He'll excel with an adopter who enjoys engaging his smart brain through training and play. Whether he's living as an pampered only dog or alongside a submissive, easygoing doggy companion who doesn't mind letting Porto take the lead, this clever boy is ready to steal the show.

​Ready to welcome this handsome, clever boy into your life? Please visit our website to fill out an adoption application: www.thebarkinglot.net/adopt

Our dogs are located in San Diego County, CA. We will happily consider out of town applications and can conduct virtual play dates with interested adopters. We have monthly transport to various locations in the Pacific Northwest, individual arrangements would need to be made for other locations across the US and Canada.To initiate the adoption process for this dog, please complete our online application by clicking below. Your adoption coordinator will respod to you via email once they receive your application: www.thebarkinglot.net/adopt

The Maltese is a small toy breed known for its glamorous white coat, which is long, silky, and virtually hypoallergenic. They are gentle, affectionate companion dogs that thrive on human companionship and make wonderful family pets. Maltese dogs are playful, intelligent, and alert, with a confident demeanor despite their small size. They require regular grooming to maintain their luxurious coat and are suitable for apartment living due to their size and adaptability.

The Poodle is a highly intelligent and elegant dog breed known for its distinctive curly coat and graceful appearance. Originally bred as water retrievers, Poodles come in three size varieties Standard, Miniature, and Toy each with their unique characteristics but sharing the breed's alert and friendly nature. Renowned for their hypoallergenic qualities and keen sense of humor, Poodles excel in various dog sports and activities, making them versatile companions suitable for different lifestyles and living situations.

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