jersey

Meet Jersey! Jersey is 19 weeks old and currently weighs 23 lbs. He was the runt of his litter and is expected to be medium-sized when fully grown. Mom is a Husky mix and dad was a Lab mix, so we estimate Jersey will be around 40–45 lbs as an adult.Jersey is a sweet boy who actively seeks out cuddles when he’s not busy playing with his siblings. He also loves a good chew toy!Jersey was recently evaluated after concerns about possible hearing impairment and was found to be mostly deaf, with some minor hearing ability. This doesn’t slow him down, but it does mean he’ll learn and communicate a little differently. To set Jersey and his adopter up for success, he will go home with a training package designed to help his new family learn the best ways to communicate and train with him.Because Jersey is considered deaf, his adoptive home will also need to have another confident dog who can help provide him with companionship, confidence, and cues as he adjusts to his new environment.He is doing great with crate training and will alert you when he needs to go outside. Like most young puppies, he is still learning not to puppy nip, but consistent training will help with that. Jersey does well with dogs of all sizes in his foster home. He has not been around cats yet, but he is young enough to learn.Jersey is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all vaccinations. He’s ready to find a family who will embrace what makes him a little different and give him everything he needs to thrive. Apply for Jersey directly at www.pawsacrosspittsburgh.com/adopt through Paws Across Pittsburgh, Springdale, PA 15144, KL#16182.