Mallomar is a handsome 3-year-old, 60-lb athletic Basenji/Lab mix pup with a sleek black coat, a bright white chest, and the cutest biggest ears. He’s playful, smart, house trained and wonderfully goofy in his own ways — he loves chasing anything you throw, proudly removing squeakers from soft toys, running around outside, and working on a really good bone. Mallomar loves to be outdoors and would thrive in an active home with experienced dog owners who are home and have time to take him on walks, hikes and have  a fully fenced yard where he can run and play. He greets you warmly when you come home and makes a loving, loyal, and protective companion. He does have some handling sensitivities — he prefers not to be touched while lying down or around his mouth, ears, and paws. Because of this, he needs a home with an experienced patient dog owner and no kids or small dogs. He would also do well in a home as your only dog or with a larger female dog. The home must be an adult only house. Mallomar really shines. He’s a loyal, athletic, outdoorsy buddy who has so much love to give when his boundaries are respected. If you’re looking for a smart, active companion who will be genuinely excited every time you walk through the door, Mallomar could be your perfect match. We require adopters to have a safe and secure backyard - not electric or Fido fences as they are not as safe at containing dogs or keeping other animals or people out. For these reasons we do not adopt to homes with electric or Fido fencing. The adoption fee is $375, which includes age appropriate vaccines, microchip, monthly flea, tick and heart worm preventatives at time of adoption. Mallomar is neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped.