Richard

Meet Richard, a one-and-a-half-year-old liver roan German Shorthaired Pointer bursting with playful energy! This goofy charmer is an outdoor enthusiast, happiest when he has a big yard to explore. While most of his time has been spent in the backyard, Richard is still learning the ropes of indoor living, but he's a fast learner!

Richard shines with his friendly personality. He loves attention, enjoys playing with people and other dogs, and even has a fondness for fetching sticks. Volunteers describe him as remarkably calm and sweet, appreciating good ear rubs and head pats. He's also very gentle, demonstrated by his tendency to jump on people softly while backing up to offer space.

However, Richard can sometimes be a little shy when meeting new people. It generally doesn't last long before he warms up. Overall, Richard's sweet and playful nature shines through.

The Basics:

Gender: Male
Age: 2 years
Dogs: Good with well-behaved dogs
Cats: Unknown
Kids: Good with most well-behaved children

What the Volunteers are saying:

- so calm and sweet.
- Loves ears rubbed and head pats.
- chased a soccer ball and got the zoomies
- a little shy at first but warms right up
- does very gentle nibbles on your fingers when you let him sniff you.

The Good Stuff:

Active, sweet, and responsive. Will be easy to train.

The Challenges:

 He will need some training and can sometimes be shy

If you're looking for an active, loving companion to share adventures with, consider Richard! Submit an application today to learn more about this delightful dog and see if he'd be the perfect fit for your forever home.