- Food$31–54
- 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. This breed typically settles around 50–65 lbs.
- ✓House-trained
- ✓Good with dogs
Meet Merlot Romeo! Handsome, charming, and full of love, Merlot Romeo is the total package! This social, outgoing boy lights up every room he walks into and gets so excited to meet new people. He’s also dog-friendly and always ready for fun. Merlot Romeo knows his basic commands, enjoys playing fetch, going for walks in the park, and tagging along for car rides. With his affectionate nature and joyful spirit, Merlot Romeo is ready to win your heart and find his forever home! All dogs will be altered, microchipped, and receive age-appropriate vaccines prior to adoption. Please note that the listed location for this dog may not be accurate due to technical limitations of this database and we have transportation options available within 6 hours of NYC (so don't let location hold you back)! Interested in fostering or adopting? Need more info on this dog? The first step in the process is filling out an application on our website. For a full list of our available dogs and current adoption promotions, visit https://nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoptable-dogs
🧠 Temperament
This social, outgoing boy lights up every room he walks into and gets so excited to meet new people. Confident, loyal and very people-focused, with the same goofy streak as other bully breeds.
🎾 Exercise
Merlot Romeo knows his basic commands, enjoys playing fetch, going for walks in the park, and tagging along for car rides. High — 60+ minutes daily plus mental work.
✂️ Grooming
Minimal. Short coat, occasional brushing, needs a coat in winter.
🏙️ In a NYC apartment
Frequently caught by building breed restrictions. Check your lease. Otherwise a clean, adaptable and affectionate city dog.
