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Name: Cricket-1 - ADOPTED 11.26.11
Rescue ID: D110715
Status: Adopted!
Adoption Fee: 225
Species: Dog
Breed: Whippet / Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)
Learn more about the Whippet.
Sex: Female (spayed)
Current Size: 50 Pounds
General Potential Size: Large
Current Age: 15 Years (best estimate)
Activity Level: Moderately Active
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor Only
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: No
Good with Kids: Yes
Housetrained: Yes
Description:

Cricket is very  lively, affectionate, sweet, and docile. This is a very devoted companion.   She is young and eager to please. At 9 months she has lots of energy and is looking for someone to run and play with her. Whippets are known to be good with children of all ages as long as they are not too rough during play. Cricket is no exception and should be trained only with positive reinforcement. Cricket is an alert barker but in general is calm and quiet. Cricket is good with other dogs but we are not sure about cats. Her breed is known for a high prey drive but each dog is different so she would need to be tested with cats before bringing her into a home with one. Cricket is crate trained and rides well in the car. She could use some basic training to learn her manners as she does like to jump up and give kisses and pulls a bit on leash. If you are looking for a young sweet dog who wants nothing more than to be by your side, Cricket is your girl

 

The Whippet is intelligent, lively, affectionate, sweet, and docile. This very devoted companion is quiet and calm in the home, "but not at adoption events". The Whippet should never be roughly trained, for they are extremely sensitive both physically and mentally. Be sure to introduce plenty of variety when training them. The best results will be achieved by including games and running. They are good with children of all ages as long as the children do not roughhouse or tease the dog. Whippets are clean, virtually odor free, easy to care for and easy to travel with. They are good watchdogs and may be reserved with strangers. They will pursue and kill cats and other small animals if given the opportunity, but are good with other dogs. Household cats that they are raised with and have become accustom to will be left alone. They can be used to hunt. The Whippet's sweet personality makes him a fine companion dog. The Whippet is the ultimate sprinter, unsurpassed by any other breed in its ability to accelerate to top speed and to twist and turn with matchless dexterity. Some can be difficult to housebreak while others housebreak quickly. Make sure you are this dog's firm, confident, consistent pack leader to avoid Small Dog Syndrome, and behavior problems.

Last Day Dog Rescue now microchips all animals before adoption. Microchips are implanted between the animals shoulder blades and are a permanent form of identification. If the animal is ever lost and slips his/her collar/tags the microchip allows the finder to know who to contact if scanned for a microchip. Animals MUST still have a collar with tags on at all times. Per our contract, we take all our animals back if for any reason you can't keep your adopted animal.

Please understand the statements about this animal are based upon the foster home's evaluation of the animal. The animal might behave differently (negatively or positively) in your home. While the animal might be good with the current foster’s dogs, cats, children, etc., it may not be with your animal(s) or children. The animal may be housebroken or litter trained in the home of the foster but may relapse in your home. The animal is represented to the public as it performs in the foster home and any statements made regarding the animal are conditional to that foster home setting. Please understand that statements made regarding this animal are simply overviews and are not guaranteed.

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