Romeo is a playful, outgoing 2.5 month old Rottweiler / Shepherd mix that weighs 18 lbs. He is estimated to be around 75-80 lbs once he is full grown. This sweet boy is a perfect blend of silly, social, cuddly, and curious. Romeo is a lover of treats, naps, and belly rubs, and he’s convinced that all three should happen several times a day. While he’s super playful, his favorite part of every play session is the snuggle and nap time that follows. He absolutely loves squeaky toys. He’ll make them squeak, pause dramatically, and then bark back at them before grabbing it again to make it squeak a few more times. Romeo is a certified goofball who will keep you laughing with his charming puppy antics and big, expressive personality. Curious by nature, Romeo likes to be included in everything his humans do. He’ll follow close behind like a loyal little shadow, making sure he doesn’t miss out on any of the action. If there’s a cardboard box, paper bag, or anything new within sight, he’s guaranteed to stick his head right in to investigate. Exploring the world and making people smile along the way is one of his greatest joys. Romeo loves meeting new people and other dogs, and he’s very outgoing and social. He’s the class clown of his litter, always finding creative ways to entertain himself and everyone around him. He is truly the perfect combination of comical and cuddly, giving you the best of both worlds. Romeo’s ideal family is one that enjoys fun, adventure, and spending time outdoors. Whether it’s leisurely walks on nature trails, exploring new places, or visiting dog-friendly shops around town, Romeo will be happiest right by your side, soaking up all the attention and love you’re willing to give. This sweet boy is ready to bring joy, laughter, and endless affection into his forever home. If you’re looking for a loyal, lovable companion who will grow up sharing every adventure with you, Romeo is the pup for you.

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Romeo is medium energy, so he enjoys a nice balance of playtime and relaxation. Right now because he is so young, he quickly burns his puppy energy through running around in the backyard and playtime with his siblings a few times a day. As he gets older, he will need longer walks or play time multiple times a day. This spunky boy loves romping around the backyard, playing with his favorite toys, and hanging out with the other dogs in his foster home. While he enjoys playing with his doggy friends, he’s also perfectly content to entertain himself with his favorite toys when he can't find another pup to play with. He enjoys activities that give him a bit of mental stimulation, and would love to have some puzzle games and treat dispensing toys that he can work on to win the main prize - some yummy dog treats. As he grows and masters leash training, Romeo would love to go on neighborhood walks or explore longer nature trails as he hikes with his humans. His future home will have a toy box full of squeaky toys, ropes, and chew toys, and he’d be thrilled to have a BarkBox subscription to keep the fun going with new surprises every month. Puzzle games and chew bones will also be great for keeping him busy indoors, especially as he starts teething soon.

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Romeo is dog, cat, and kid friendly. He loves other furry friends and would love to have another playful dog in his forever home. He would be perfectly fine being the only dog in the home, but he would benefit from having frequent play dates with other dogs as he grows up so he continues learning proper doggy communication skills and play etiquette. He would do best in a home with another dog that is patient and playful as he is a puppy and an older dog who isn't used to puppy energy and silly antics may not appreciate having a young little fur-brother around. It would benefit him to continue socializing him with dogs of all ages and sizes though so he learns how to interact with them. Because of his young age and gentle demeanor, he would be able to acclimate to having a cat in his forever home with slow introductions. Since he is a playful puppy, he would do best with dog-friendly cats that have lived with dogs before and don't mind standing their ground when he gets to be annoying (because he is a puppy and will probably annoy a cat that isn't used to dogs). Romeo is currently in a foster home with kids around day care age through elementary school age, and he loves them all! He would do well with kids of all ages as he has a playful, gentle demeanor, but he would really love to have older kids that can play and cuddle with him. He loves to cuddle and share his sweet puppy kisses with everyone he meets, but may trip a small child who isn't steady on their feet while he is still young. He is going to start teething soon so his humans will need to keep a watchful eye on him to make sure he doesn't chew on human kid toys laying around in his reach. Since he is very fun-loving, cuddly, and sweet, he would do great with a family with kids who want a loving and playful pup to grow up with.

 

Romeo is excelling in potty training and he would prefer to go outside to do his business. He will notify you that he needs to go outside by lingering around and putting his feet up on the back door. He has not yet started leash training due to his young age, so he will need additional practice with that as he grows a bit more. He sleeps in a kennel and playpen setup at night with no fuss, but he usually has to be encouraged with a yummy treat to go in for the night. When he is ready for bed, he likes to sprawl out on the cool floor and will fall asleep almost immediately. When he gets older, he would love to snuggle up in bed with his humans every night so he can get in as many cuddles as possible. For now while he is still potty training, it is recommended to use a kennel or puppy play pen at night and when you are not home.

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Romeo's ideal home would be one where he can be included in his family’s daily life and get plenty of love, exercise, and attention. He would love to live in a home with a fenced yard to run and play in, but he’d also be perfectly content in an apartment, condo, or townhouse as long as he gets regular walks and playtime. Since he’s still a young puppy, he will need someone home most of the day or that's able to take him to the office if working a hybrid schedule as he still needs frequent potty breaks and socialization. He would thrive in a home with other dogs and kids to run around and play with, and can even coexist with some kitties in the home too. If he is the only dog in the home, he would benefit from going to doggy day care to help him burn his puppy energy and to learn proper play etiquette with other dogs as he continues to grow. No public dog parks for this sweet boy (who wants to risk your pup catching a disease or being bullied on by other random dogs anyways), but he would love to have fun adventures at Sniff Spots or doggy day care occasionally for playtime and exercise if he does live in an apartment, condo, or townhouse without a private fenced-in yard.  Romeo's ideal home would be with a fun, adventurous, loving family that enjoys a balance of outdoor adventures and cozy cuddle time, and that will let him be his playful, goofy self and love him unconditionally for it.