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Labrador Retriever / Black Mouth Cur (short coat) : : Male (neutered) : : Young : : Medium

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About McCoy the Yellow Lab/Black Mouth Cur
Status: Adopted! Adoption Fee: $200 Species: Dog General Color: Tan/Yellow/Fawn with Black Color: Tan with a little Black Current Size: 57 Pounds Current Age: 14 Years (best estimate)	Microchipped: Yes

McCoy is about 1-year-old, and appears to be a Lab/Hound mix. He was found near 528 and McCoy Road. Here's what his rescuer had to say: "My daughter and I got on the Beachline when suddenly she screams, 'Look mom, it's a dog! Please, mommy, please can we save him?' So there I was, chasing this dog through the grass. He was very scared and a bit beat up. It took some time, but I got him to come to me. Of course he had no tags, meaning someone probably dumped him off on the side of the highway. We took him to the vet to see if he had a chip, but as you may suspect, he didn't. We got him all his shots and some antibiotics for his wounds. He now has a clean bill of health. I would love to keep him but I already have 3 dogs and don't have room for another." She says that McCoy is very lovable, trusting and playful. He gets along well with children. Here is some more insight into McCoy's gentle personality:

He was very playful with my 2 female dogs, however, we did not let him near our male dog as McCoy is not fixed, and our older dog is pretty ornery! He was good with my two daughters and even walked well on leash (no pulling)

5 - Does he show a preference for the companionship of other dogs and just sees humans as "food producers" or is he affectionate with humans and does he show a desire to bond with humans?

He seems affectionate with dogs and humans.

6 - Would he be happier as an only dog or in a family with another dog to play with?

He loved playing with my 2 younger dogs - both female 1 year olds

7 - Does he have any known health issues?

We took him to the vet the day we found him and got all of his shots. He had hookworm, but was given meds for that. they gave him the first dose, and the 2nd dose was due 2 weeks later. I gave the meds to the girl that brought him in to you. He tested negative for heartworm and has no known issues.

8 - Is he housebroken or crate trained?

He was fine in the crate ... no whining or anything like that. He did resist going into the crate, but went willingily for a treat.

Housebroken? .... that's a big fat NO. We had to rush him out the door so he would not "mark" all of the furniture.

9 - Is he good on a leash?

He is great on a leash. Did not pull toward the cats we went past, however, he will lunge at squirrels. My 9 year old was able to walk him without a problem.

10 - Does he have any known behavioral issues?

He marks EVERTTHING! I am sure that will improve once he is nutered.

11 - Does he have issues with veterinarians?

He was calm and gentle with the vet. No problem getting blood samples or taking meds.

Because McCoy was apparently dumped out in the country and was difficult to catch and was apparently "very scared and a bit beat up" at the time of his rescue, that creates more questions.

12 - Does he show signs of having been abused or beaten?

When we found him, he had several (infected) cuts on his front legs and had a bit of a limp from the tenderness. The vet said there was no bone or muscle damage and the antibiotics would heal the infection. He also had old wounds acorss his head and face. I am going to say that someone was not very nice to him. I loured him to my car with food and water. He was scared, but not mean. There were lots of cars going by and lots of noise. As soon as he got into the car, he was very affectionate and courious.

13 - Does he show signs of having previously been starved or is he food aggressive?

He looked thin, but not starved. He did eat very quickly, however, I did not feed him around my dogs. I think his couriousity overpowers his hunger.

14 - Is he destructive? dont know

15 - Is he an escape artist?

dont know

16 - Is he normally quiet, or is he inclined to continually bark even without provocation?

Pretty quiet. The only time he barked is when my cat came into the yard. He definately wanted that cat!

17 - Does he show separation anxiety?

I dont think so, but only had him at home for 3 days, and he was crated when in the house.

18 - Does he show any other tendency to any other problems? Not that I noticed.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Hi is a sweet boy!

* Quiet; confident and courious; intelligent and stubborn

* Walks well on leash (no pulling) unless there are squirrels around!

* He was fine in the crate ... no whining or anything like that. He did resist going into the crate, but went willingily for a treat.

* Calm and gentle with the vet. No problem getting blood samples or taking meds.

* Pretty quiet; the only time he barked is when my cat came into the yard. He definately wanted that cat! To be on the safe side, let's assume he would prefer not to be in cat family.

*** According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle, loving disposition, the highly trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dog for the disabled. The breed is also an outstanding obedience and field trial competitor. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.