- Food$18–30
- 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.
Fully grown at about 14 lbs.
Meet Champ, the sweetest boy with the cutest underbite. He is a bit shy at first, but will bring you his favorite toy as a hello! He doesn't take too long to warm up, and will quickly be next to you for snuggles, kisses and pets as much as possible. Head pats are his favorite, and he will push his head into your hand as a reminder! He has great energy and loves to go on walks with lots of sniffing stops. When not on a walk or playing, he will be napping right next to you and occasionally reminding you to keep petting him. He is also fully house trained (woohoo!) and will take care of business outside. He is a bit picky when it comes to his treats, but he loves an easy to chew, soft treat. He knows some basic commands, including "sit" and "paw" but still is working on "down," "stay", and crate training. He loves to be with his people as much as possible, and will make sure to be in whatever room you are in. He also loves background music! Classic or 70s rock, he's not too picky. He's a very sweet little boy with so much love and loyalty to give, and can't wait to find his forever home. Champ is approximately 4y 0m 7d old and is fully grown at 14 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.
This dog's breed isn't known, so here's general guidance for mixes.
🧠 Temperament
He is a bit shy at first, but will bring you his favorite toy as a hello!. Every dog is an individual — temperament depends far more on this dog's history and personality than on breed.
🎾 Exercise
He has great energy and loves to go on walks with lots of sniffing stops. 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 knows some basic commands, including "sit" and "paw" but still is working on "down," "stay", and crate training. Ask the rescue about leash manners, elevator and stair comfort, alone-time tolerance, and whether the dog settles in a small space.
