Hi there, I'm Gandalf! I'm a 14-pound male Westie. I'm just a 7-month-old puppy, still learning about the world around me.

I'm a super sweet guy, but I can be quite shy at first. Once I get to know you, I'll warm up, give you lots of kisses, and become your little shadow. I love pets and playing with my foster family's resident dog, and of course, eating!

My favorite toys are stuffed Kong balls and plush dog toys. I adore all treats and, most of all, I love snuggling. Walking on a leash is a bit of an adventure for me because sometimes I prefer to just lie down instead of walking. I’m what you would call a work in progress – hee hee!

I'm still working on my potty training, but I'm really close to getting the hang of it when I'm on a good schedule. Crates aren't my favorite place, and I tend to bark when I'm in one. I need a fenced yard because I'm not leash trained yet and can be quite fearful of new things at times.

I might be okay at home without another dog, but I really enjoy spending time with my foster sibling and other dogs. Having another dog would help me with my confidence and getting on a routine.

I'm very food motivated, so training me should be a breeze. I'm looking for a forever home where I can be your amazing pet and best friend. If you're patient and loving, I promise to give you all the love and companionship you could ever want. I can't wait to find my perfect human to adopt!

*I’m a growing puppy and I have not yet had a lot of experience with crates, kids or cats and I might bark if something alarms me, but I really love to learn and hoping for a family who will take me to a basic obedience class to continue to help me build confidence and dog skills. Ideally my forever home would need to be home during the day to help me with my potty training and not leave me for breaks longer than 3 - 4 hours. If you are looking for a best friend, please fill out the puppy application. The more info you include on the application the better so I can find a good match for my forever home. Get your toy box ready!

**Obedience classes are required when adopting this puppy from Underdog Rescue. Many of our puppies have a mama who was not properly socialized before coming to Underdog Rescue. Since coming to Underdog, this puppy has been in a socialized and loving home, but that needs to be continued with its Adopters. Training classes teach puppies the ins and outs of being a pet while creating a bond with their new Adopter. Obedience classes are key to creating a relationship with your puppy while having it be a happy and successful member of society. Proof of Obedience Class registration is required for this puppy before adoptions can be finalized. If you would like some suggestions, we would be happy to send some trainers who have experience with Underdog Rescue, but a Basic Obedience class in your area should work!

Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.

This puppy requires an application fee. This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void.  We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. 

Puppy Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee.  Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the puppy. Our goal is place puppies in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the puppy, we will not approve your application. 

We accept applications for puppies until we have a candidate that meets all of the requirements needed for the specific puppy and they have been contacted to review the adoption process as well as agree to all of the terms to move forward.

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