11/12/2022
Meet Swartzjager!
Swartz is one BIG ball of love. This bear of a dog was born on 02/01/2013, and is a prime example of a Rottweiler dog, although we cannot guarantee if he is full-blood. Swartz was a very timid and distrusting guy when he first came to us and took his time to warm up. With lots of love, snacks, and one-on-one time, though, he has turned into a big lover and has all kinds of friends here at the shelter. Swartzy fits firmly into the large dog category, weighing in at over 110lbs. If you're unfamiliar with rotties, his size and facial expressions can be a bit intimidating. It took even some of our more experienced staff a beat to learn what all of Swartz's many unique looks meant, and there was definitely a pause the first time we heard him do his rottie purr. Swartzjager has many quirks, we're still learning about him every day, but we can say for sure that at heart he's nothing but a big ham. His favorite snack hands down are jumbo dentasticks, this goof could eat a whole box if you let him. He has spent time with out trainer learning to walk well on a leash, and other commands such as "sit", and has those skills down pat. He doesn't mind taking a leisurely hike or walk with a friend, but good luck convincing him to cross a creek or a puddle- water it is not his jam. It may still take Swartzy a little longer than the average pup to warm up to new faces, but once he does you have earned a wonderful new friend. He absolutely melts for scratches on his chin, and you'll hear him purr if you pet his lower back juuuust right. Due to a combination of his size and his age, he seems to have some slight mobility issues, probably arthritis, in his hind end and is currently on pain medications to manage that. We think Swartzjager would thrive best in a home with someone who has experience with his breed. He does wonderfully with other dogs, but as always we require a meet and greet if you have any. Due to his slighty (occasionally) grumpy old man nature, we recommend a home with no young children. He doesn't mind cats either.
Swartzjager is fully vetted and microchipped, but not yet neutered. Swartz's adoption fee is $175, plus a $75 refundable neuter deposit. He also has a $200 training fee and him and adopter are required to attend training sessions with our trainer. Swartzjager is required to go to a home with a fully fenced yard.
Interested in this huge teddy bear? Call us at 615-446-7387 to get more information, or to set an appointment to meet him.
