Meet Mr. Tex!!  He'd like to know if you're the ones to love him??

Tex is a drop-dead gorgeous 4 year old GSD, who's neutered and up to date on all his shots.  He's a big boy, approx. 90 lbs.  He's a working lines dog bred for high drive, and he does in fact have a high prey drive so we recommend no small animals.  He was purchased by a farmer who later returned him to the responsible breeder -- because he wasn't trained!  The farmer didn't realize that he was supposed to do the training!  As the breeder says, "German Shepherds are not born trained".  Tex was upsetting the dairy cattle and so came back to his breeder, who loves him.

Tex has a wonderful, sweet personality.  He's starving for love, pets and just pure attention!! He's great with people, both adults and children.  Sadly, it's obvious he's not used to getting much love, touch or petting -- but he ADORES it and will be your best buddy.  He'd love to take long walks with you, run, hike, play, you name it!  He'd make a great jogging buddy. 

He has a very stable temperament, a sound character and the typical steadiness of nerves that GSD professionals like to see in a shepherd.  He's one IMPRESSIVE dog!

HIGH DRIVE:  While Tex has a high prey drive, he does not have ball drive or hunt drive.

OTHER ANIMALS:  We prefer an experienced GSD household with no small animals because of his high prey drive. He's fine with other dogs as long as they're medium to larger dogs.  He has been known to kill cats.  NOTE:  he does show the potential to be trained out of this behavior. 

MANNERS:  He does know sit, we are working on leash walking and other commands.


DOGS:                     Yes, good with other dogs as long as they're medium to large size
CATS:                      No, has a HIGH PREY DRIVE
KIDS:                      Yes, good with kids
IDEAL FAMILY:      An ACTIVE AND EXPERIENCED GSD family - a family who knows and understands working lines dogs!  A family who will invest the time and leadership to
finish Tex's training!  A family who will give Tex a job to do - whether in agility, tracking, or other work.   A family without small animals, as Tex has a VERY HIGH prey drive.  A family with a securely fenced area, 6 ft high strongly preferred.
 

If you're looking for a high-energy, high-drive working lines dog who's a wonderful pet and companion but needs a lot of activity or a job to do, and who will ADORE you forever,
TEX may be your ideal family member!

STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!

1. We're picky about our adopters. 
2. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD?  They're not for everyone.  They take a lot of time, effort, training.  They shed year round.  They're big.  They scare lots of people.  They "mouth" and herd.  They're usually strong-willed and stubborn.  You have to have references and a home visit.  If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time or ours applying.  
   
3. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs.
4. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home?   We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone.  You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone.  A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car.  Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into.  Gates are opened.  Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!!
   
5. What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes?  New baby? Divorce?  Moving?   How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? 
   
6. Will you make a lifetime commitment?  It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE.
7.  Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment?  It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
8. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply.

Have Questions? Email us at mogsrescue@gmail.com