Meet Yuli! A spirited five-year-old Boxer mix in Amherst, MA, Yuli blends devotion and goofy charm, sporting a handsome brown brindle coat with white accents. This 90-pound sweetheart, lovingly called a velvet hippo, is the perfect companion. Yuli thrives on affection and enjoys curling up beside you or trotting alongside you with a rope toy. He'll gently nudge you for belly rubs, lean in for snuggles, or propose a friendly game of tug with his soulful eyes. He feels most secure with routine and calm transitions in the home, creating a deep bond with his humans. Yuli is house-trained and crate-trained, boasting a repertoire of commands like sit, stay, and even spin! His energy level is moderate; he enjoys daily walks and fetch, followed by cozy afternoon naps. Inside, he’s a gentleman, knowing the difference between chew toys and furniture (though he's a self-proclaimed Super Chewer who needs durable toys). Social with people, Yuli has made friends in the neighborhood and enjoys greeting familiar faces. While he can be initially wary of newcomers, he simply needs a calm introduction and a short decompression period before joining in. He does well with adults and older children who understand gentle interactions. Yuli's only challenge is leash reactivity. He's working on staying calm around other dogs, especially off-leash ones. He'd thrive with an experienced and patient pet parent committed to ongoing positive reinforcement. A fenced yard would be ideal for him to explore and play safely. Without any required special needs, Yuli is simply a healthy, happy boy eager to find a confident guardian to support him. Could Yuli be the snuggle-loving sidekick your family has been waiting for? Ready to fall in love? Hit apply and let's get started.