Zulu is a very sweet and loving dog who just wants very much to please you. He is a true gentlemen with nice manners. What a smart guy too! He has learned very quickly to walk on a leash, he walks on the left and heels exactly where he should. No pulling to go in front or even past his foster's knees while heeling. Even though he is easy to live with he’s not shy, he’s just very gentle and VERY EVEN TEMPERED. He does enjoy running around and playing tug of war with other dogs and people. He is a gentle soul. At night he sleeps either in the hallway tile where it’s cooler or next to his foster on the floor near the bed. He has gotten up twice and come over and stands near the fosters face to be reassured of her presence- he gives a goodnight kiss, and then lays back down again. He loves to be inside and is not so happy being outdoors without his person. He is most happy with a few potty breaks during the day and being loved on inside the home. He enjoys walking and exploring the neighborhood with his foster and would not pass up anytime or any activity spent with his owner.
He is still trying to gain weight and loves training for treats. He responds very well to gentle commands and will try his best to please you. He gets along well with all dogs and loves to lay down at your feet. He is a good car rider and loves to follow his foster around. He is a great size for anyone who loves a gentle giant. He would do well in any home that wants a loving house dog to spend time with as he would rather not be alone for long periods of time. He is house trained and crate trained. Zulu is neutered and is currently recovering from heartworm treatments - then he will be ready to go. We expect no side effects from his treatment. Someone did not care for him as he deserves so he got heartworms- that is why we advocate for monthly heartworm preventative!After his treatment is complete though it will be like he never had them. Please give Zulu a chance - he is sure to bring you much joy for many years to come. He is very deserving and he is ready for his forever home.
If you are interested in adopting Zulu, please visit the adoption tab. Here you will find information on the adoption process and the adoption application.
Quick Stats
* Age: Young * Gender: Male * Mix/Purebred: Most likely purebred * Housetrained: Yes * Crate trained: Yes * Heartworm Negative/Positive: Positive, in treatment now * Spayed/Neutered: Neutered * Micro chipped: Yes * Good with other dogs: Yes * Good with cats: Unknown * Good with children: Yes
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In May 1999 the United Kennel Club (UKC) recognized the White German Shepherd Dog as a separate breed known as the White Shepherd. The White Shepherd is a breed that has developed in the past 40 years by breeders dedicated to preserving the traditional German Shepherd Dog structure and the striking white color that was disqualified by the German Shepherd Dog Club of America in 1968. The white color has always occurred naturally in the German Shepherd Dog but because the white color blends with the sheep (making it hard for the sheep herders to see them) and that they would stand out to criminals when used for protection, it was determined the German Shepherd Dog should be a darker color. White German Shepherds have been bred over the years to have a much more mellow and sensitive nature than their colored counterparts. ( permission given from http://www.whitepawsgsr.com/breed.html to post information)
The White Shepherd has not been mixed with any other breed of dog since its introduction to North America. Certainly, there has been no other breed or breeds added in order to make them white. The gene that controls the white color is a natural component in the total color genetic makeup of the German Shepherd Dog breed.