**If you’re interested, please fill out an application at diggs4dogs.com.** Adoption fee: $250 Rome is a 5-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer located in **Manteca, California**, and he is a classic example of this breed—athletic, driven, and built to run. Weighing about 75 pounds, Rome is neutered and up to date on most care, though he will need a rabies vaccine updated. He came from a breeder and has spent much of his life without the space or outlet his breed requires, and it shows. Rome is a **very high-energy dog** who has been crated far too much and simply hasn’t had the opportunity to live the life he was bred for. He moves from crate to yard and back again, and because of that, he has a lot of pent-up energy. He does not like being crated, and understandably so. Given the chance to run, swim, and be part of a family, there is every reason to believe he will settle into a much more balanced dog. He is good with men and women and does well with older children, though due to his energy level, he would likely knock over small kids. He plays rough with other dogs and has strong bird instincts, as expected for his breed. He is also known to eat socks, which is something to be mindful of in the home. Rome knows basic commands like sit and is both crate trained and leash trained, but what he truly needs is not more confinement—it’s **freedom, exercise, and purpose**. He would thrive on acreage or with someone who can give him daily, meaningful activity. He also loves water and would be in heaven in a home where he can swim and explore. Rome is not a dog for a sedentary lifestyle or a small home. He needs space, structure, and a person who understands high-drive working breeds. Give him that, and you will have a loyal, incredible companion. **If you’re interested, please fill out an application at diggs4dogs.com.**