Hugo

Description

Hugo is the kind of French Bulldog who will steal your heart with his goofy personality, endless wiggles, and unwavering devotion to his people. This lovable, smart, and active boy is happiest wherever his humans are—even if that means following you to the bathroom! Every morning he wakes up in his crate with a toy in his mouth, ready to start the day. Hugo loves toys of all kinds, especially tennis balls, stuffies, squeaky toys, elk antlers, and Yak chews. He also enjoys short walks, lounging in the sunshine, and curling up with his people. Around the house he’s generally a quiet companion who sleeps soundly through the night in his crate with his orthopedic bed and favorite stuffed toys. He does prefer his crate to be in the same room as his people. He’s eager to please and responds well to gentle redirection. Because he gets so excited to greet the people he loves, he’s still working on keeping all four paws on the floor. He’s a sturdy little guy, so a home with older children would likely be the best fit. Like many French Bulldogs, Hugo has a few simple daily routines that help him feel his best. He rests after meals to aid digestion and does best when encouraged to drink water slowly. These routines have become part of his normal day and are easy to maintain. Hugo is potty trained on a schedule, keeps his crate clean, and will go potty on a leash. He enjoys neighborhood walks and, while he may pull toward an especially interesting smell, he’s an enjoyable walking companion. Hugo currently lives with a female Great Dane and two cats. He enjoys having a canine companion, though introductions to other dogs should be thoughtful since he can be a little exuberant at first. He’s also very curious about cats, so confident, dog-savvy felines would be the best match. If you’re looking for a loyal, entertaining companion with a huge heart and an even bigger personality, Hugo is ready to make you laugh, keep you company, and become your very best friend.   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.  Bulldogs, pugs, and Boston terriers, Brussels Griffons, Pekingese and others are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise.  Because these dogs are new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of.  Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure this breed is a good fit for you and your family.  It is estimated that the average brachycephalic breed owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs. In addition to other surgeries, this dog may have had surgery on their nares and soft palate to improve the quality of their breathing.  This will be partially reflected within her adoption fee. These breeds are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses.  The application process for these breeds usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters do research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application.  They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one!   This dog requires a separate application and 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. This dog requires a Bulldog Application.  All 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 bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs 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 bulldog, we will not approve your application. To learn more, visit  https://underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/bulldogs/ to fill out the Bulldog application. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***