Cooper

Available

2 months old|Dachshund, Golden Retriever|Male|Small|Fort Lauderdale, FL

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Good with Children🐕 Dog Friendly

Cooper

Available

2 months old|Dachshund, Golden Retriever|Male|Small|Fort Lauderdale, FL

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Good with Children🐕 Dog Friendly

Cooper is a black, baby male pup in Fort Lauderdale, FL. As a Dachshund/Golden Retriever mix, he’s about 2 months old and growing. He is up to date on vaccinations and will be neutered before adoption.

About Cooper

Cooper came to Abandoned Pet Rescue with his mom Bambi and siblings when they were barely a day old. Raised with care in a foster home, this 9-week-old is the only boy in his litter. DNA testing shows Cooper is more than half Golden Retriever, with the rest of his heritage coming from his mom, a small tan Dachshund/Chihuahua mix around 20 lbs. Cooper is likely to grow into a medium-sized dog, larger than his mother. Puppy basics are underway—he's just starting on potty and crate training and will need someone patient and committed to finishing the job. Cooper is healthy, loving, and ready for his next chapter—he's already microchipped, vaccinated, and will be neutered before adoption. He’s young, eager, and needs a home ready for the ups and downs of puppyhood. Cooper gets along well with other dogs and is a good match for homes with children looking to raise a young dog. Ready to meet your new best friend? Apply now!

Questions about Cooper

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Cooper, with his Golden Retriever and Dachshund heritage, adapts well to both houses and apartments as long as he gets regular play and exercise. Homes with families or individuals who can give him plenty of attention are best.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
While Cooper doesn't need acres of yard, he will appreciate daily outdoor time for play and exercise. A small yard or regular visits to a park will keep him content.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Cooper’s Golden Retriever and Dachshund mix generally makes for a friendly, playful companion for children. He is well-suited to families who want to raise a puppy with their kids.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Cooper would do fine with a committed first-time owner or someone experienced; the main need is time and patience to guide him through puppyhood.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
With friendly breeds in his background and a positive start in a foster home, Cooper typically gets along well with other dogs.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Golden Retrievers and Dachshunds can both adjust to living with cats if given proper introductions, so Cooper should adapt to a home with cats if socialized early.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
With supervision and proper socialization, Cooper can learn to live alongside small animals, but always watch puppy curiosity around them.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
A mix like Cooper is usually social and curious, warming up to visitors quickly, especially if he has positive early experiences.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Like most puppies, Cooper will need frequent companionship and bathroom breaks. He shouldn't be left alone for long stretches, especially while young.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Cooper will benefit from consistent and patient positive reinforcement training as a puppy, and his breeds tend to respond well to it.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Cooper is expected to be a medium-sized dog as an adult, larger than his 20 lb mother but not as large as a full Golden Retriever.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
With a mix of Golden Retriever and Dachshund, Cooper could live around 12 to 15 years with good care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Cooper’s coat may shed moderately, thanks to his mixed heritage. Regular brushing will help keep it in check.