Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement-Kennel License #2617 Could he do well with kids? Yes, with children around 12 years, on a kid-by-kid basis. Could he do well with other dogs? Yes, on a dog-by-dog basis. Has this dog lived with cats? Yes. [The Lycoming County SPCA does not "cat test" dogs per the Association of Shelter Veterinarian's Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.] --- What volunteers have to say about this animal: Meet Blu - Slobbery Goofball, Zoomie Champion, Certified Fun Machine Blu is a 1-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier-Spanish Mastiff mix with oversized enthusiasm, a permanently wagging tail, and just the right amount of delightful chaos. At 51 pounds, he's a big, bouncy boy with a zest for life that spills out of him in every direction. Blu wakes up ready. Ready to play. Ready to run. Ready to meet you. Ready to maybe jump up and kiss your face before remembering his manners. He's still young, still learning, and very excited about the world, but underneath all that energy is a smart, responsive dog who wants to do well. What Blu Is Like: - Energetic, playful, and always up for action - Knows "sit" and responds well to redirection - Plays gently with toys (though he prefers solo play) - Adapts his behavior to match other dogs once he settles in Blu can start off a little... enthusiastic. With strangers and new dogs, he may be a bit rude at first, but he does calm down. He demonstrated good social skills once he adjusted and even matched his play style to the other dog. That's a smart cookie right there. He can be jumpy and occasionally nippy when excited, but with continued training and consistent boundaries, Blu has all the makings of an excellent companion. Blu's Ideal Home Looks Like: - Kids around 12+, on a case-by-case basis (he's a big, bouncy guy) - Other dogs, pending meet-and-greets - Possibly cats (he has lived with them before) - An active family ready to continue his training - Humans who appreciate a little slobber with their love Blu is not a "quiet Sunday afternoon" kind of dog - he's a "let's go do something and then collapse happily afterward" kind of dog. He will make you laugh. He will test your reflexes. He will absolutely adore you. If you're looking for a big-hearted, high-energy best friend who just needs a little polishing around the edges, Blu might be your guy. --- Condensed Staff Assessment Notes: Blu is an energetic and fun-loving dog with potential for good behavior with proper training. He can be jumpy and occasionally nippy when excited, but he showed good bite inhibition. His enthusiasm may lead to more excitement during handling. There were no resource guarding issues; he played gently with toys, although he preferred solo play. He responded well to redirection and understood the "sit" cue, showing stability around objects and sounds. Initially, Blu can be rude to strangers, but he calmed down over time. He starts off a bit rude with new dogs but demonstrated good socialization skills and adapted his behavior to match the other dog's.