- 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 20 lbs.
Kobe is an absolute sweetheart. He loves to lay in your lap while you work or watch TV. He will politely ask you for belly rubs. He is also an apartment dream dog: he rarely barks when he hears neighbors. He is house trained. And he willingly goes into his crate with minimal whining. He is blind in one eye so he is a bit overwhelmed with long walks for now. 15 minutes seem to be his max (and by 10 he will crawl up your leg to signal to you “I’ve had enough for now, I want to go home.”). Strongly advise to monitor soft toys—he destroys them and a lot of dog toys have an inside plastic part that presents swallowing dangers. He can also resource guarder with toys and needs to exchange for a treat. Kobe is approximately 6y 0m 10d old and is fully grown at 20 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
Every dog is an individual — temperament depends far more on this dog's history and personality than on breed. The rescue's write-up is the best guide.
🎾 Exercise
He is blind in one eye so he is a bit overwhelmed with long walks for now. 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 also an apartment dream dog: he rarely barks when he hears neighbors. Ask the rescue about leash manners, elevator and stair comfort, alone-time tolerance, and whether the dog settles in a small space.
