Archie
#GDR-A-59824
Breed
Schnauzer, Giant
Sex
Male
Age
3 Years and 3 Months old
🖤 Meet Archie – Your Adventure Buddy and Constant Companion! 🖤
Looking for a loyal best friend who wants to be by your side through every adventure? Meet Archie, a handsome 78-pound Giant Schnauzer with a sleek black coat and distinguished touches of brown around his muzzle. He's as smart as he is handsome—and he's got a heart just as big as he is!
Archie is happiest when he's with his people. Whether you're heading out for a car ride (his favorite!), working from home, relaxing in the yard, or enjoying an evening on the couch, Archie wants to be right there with you.
Because he forms such strong bonds with his family, Archie would do best in a home where someone is home most of the day. A work-from-home parent, retiree, or someone with a flexible schedule would be his dream come true. He's not a fan of being crated and has proven to be quite the escape artist! He's also clever enough to let himself out through a patio door if left alone. Fortunately, he knows how to use a doggie door and enjoys coming and going to explore a securely fenced yard.
Archie absolutely loves other dogs and would enjoy having a canine companion to romp around with. He currently lives with a cat and mostly ignores it, although if the cat decides to sprint away, Archie can't resist giving chase. Slow, thoughtful introductions are recommended if there are feline family members in his future.
He's also wonderful with older children. Because of his size and enthusiasm, he may accidentally knock over little ones when he's excited.
Archie is still polishing his leash manners and can be a strong puller, but he does very well walking with a front-clip harness, which helps him stay focused and makes walks much more enjoyable.
What Archie loves most, though, is simply being with his family. He'll happily lean against you for pets, rest his head in your lap, and remind you every single day just how special the bond between a dog and their person can be.
If you're looking for a devoted companion, an exercise partner, and a dog who will fill your home with love, laughter, and a little Giant Schnauzer personality, Archie is waiting to meet you!
🐾 Could Archie be the missing piece of your family?
Local adoption fee is $350(in TX)
Out of state adoption fee is $650 (includes transport to your area)
Attributes
Good with cats
Good with Dogs
Good with Kids
High Energy not a good candidate for apartment living
House trained with doggy door
Know the breed
Needs Active Lifestyle
Requires secure fenced yard
Separation anxiety
Will need continued training
Ready to meet your new best friend?
ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS
To adopt we require… all pets are indoor animals, current on vaccinations and spayed/neutered unless medical reason why and dogs on heartworm prevention.
ADOPTION FEES
Adults are $200 and under a year is $250 in Texas.
Out of state adoptions are $400 – $500.
(Specialty breeds could have higher adoption fees)
Something to Consider:
Puppies don't train themselves
If you aren’t willing to train a puppy every single day, don’t get a puppy! It isn’t a one-shot deal. You have to be dedicated. And if you aren’t making progress – find someone who can help. Enroll in a puppy training class or hire a trainer. Most cities across the nation have some sort of availability for this kind of help and at different cost levels that would fit your budget.
Puppies are going to poop a lot and pee even more; chew on everything; bite everyone; scratch people and furniture; steal things; destroy something at some point; pull on the leash; not move at all on the leash; bark; cry; beg for attention; and the list goes on. You’re going to have to walk them, bathe them, pick up everything below waist height, buy new shoes, and most importantly: TRAIN THE PUPPY NOT TO DO THESE THINGS! Ultimately, it is your responsibility to teach your puppy that this behavior is unacceptable.
Puppies turn into dogs...