Meet Rufus! Rufus is a male, poodle/australian shepherd mix, 4.5 years old and about 65 pounds! He does great on-leash, allowing short and long loose leash time, fantastic in a busy city environment, and learning leave it! He gets a lot of satisfaction from praise alone, and that helps redirect him when he may be overstimulated or overexcited. He is a sweet, sensitive boy who does best with a routine! He loves playing fetch, although still working on actually giving the ball back. He loves meeting people on outings and walks, but can get a little nervous if a first introduction happens in his home. He is very smart and eager to please! Fun fact: He loves apples and having brush time! He is up to date on vaccinations and monthly preventatives, neutered, heartworm negative, and microchipped. His adoption fee is $375. To apply to adopt Rufus, visit www.beaglesandbentleys.org/adopt. Note: Sending a Petfinder inquiry is not submitting an application. We require a completed adoption application to move forward with adoption. Beagles and Bentleys has an across-the-board evaluative process that we apply to every application we review that prioritizes our animals in need. We conduct a vet reference check (all resident dogs must be altered/up to date on dhpp/rabies and monthly preventatives) and a virtual home visit call where we discuss the adoption process and see your home.