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Balto, Mixed breed

Balto

Muddy Paws Rescue
6 yearsMale43 lbsNew York, NY
Good to know
⚡Energy level
Couch potatoZoomies
🏙️Apartment fit
Needs a yardFine in a studio
🎓Experience needed
Great first dogNeeds experience
🏠Home alone
Needs companyFine all day
💵 Typical monthly cost
$110–205/month
  • Food$23–40
  • Insurance$35–60
  • Routine vet$25–45
  • Supplies$15–30
  • Grooming$10–30

A NYC estimate for a dog this size and coat. Excludes the adoption fee and anything unexpected.

📏 Full size

Fully grown at about 43 lbs.

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A medium dog by weight

Balto is the sweetest 6 year old boy you will ever meet! He is happiest lounging on the couch with his humans, and rolling on to his back to get some belly rubs. He loves his morning walks, especially when we let him spend time watching the squirrels run through the trees. He loves meeting and playing with other dogs, but his strong prey drive means he probably shouldn’t be around really small dogs or cats. Balto is happy indoors or running around outside, as long as he is with his people, and aside from walks or sporadic play times, he is a very calm dog. He is nervous being left alone, so would do better with someone who works from home, or could bring him into their office! Balto is approximately 6y 1m 23d old and is fully grown at 43 pounds. They are microchipped and up to date on all age-appropriate medical care. Their breed is unknown as we have not had a DNA test done. Although our dogs are listed as unknown breed, buildings with specific dog restrictions typically enforce their rules based on what breeds a dog appears to resemble. It's always important to keep that in mind and know your building's policies before adopting a dog. This dog is available for adoption through Muddy Paws Rescue. If you're interested in adopting, the first thing you should do is begin the registration process at www.muddypawsrescue.org. If you are already a registered adopter with Muddy Paws Rescue, please email us at adoptionmeetings@muddypawsrescue.org.

Mixed / Unknown breed

This dog's breed isn't known, so here's general guidance for mixes.

🧠 Temperament

Balto is happy indoors or running around outside, as long as he is with his people, and aside from walks or sporadic play times, he is a very calm…. Every dog is an individual — temperament depends far more on this dog's history and personality than on breed.

🎾 Exercise

He loves his morning walks, especially when we let him spend time watching the squirrels run through the trees. Most adult dogs do well with 30-60 minutes of walking a day plus play and sniffing time.

✂️ Grooming

Brush regularly, bathe as needed, keep nails trimmed and ears clean.

🏙️ In a NYC apartment

He is nervous being left alone, so would do better with someone who works from home, or could bring him into their office!. Ask the rescue about leash manners, elevator and stair comfort, alone-time tolerance, and whether the dog settles in a small space.

Adoption fee $475
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