Dickens and Luther- charming 1 year old pups in need of a good home
Date: 2010-05-07, 7:23PM

Dickens and Luther are well-behaved, lovable brothers born Valentines Day 2009. Their mom was a Beagle, and their dad was a Labrador/Great Dane mix. We've had them since they were 2 months old, and they've been delightful. We are both graduating from medical school, starting residency, and welcoming a (human) baby in the next few months, and we will no longer be able to give them the time, love, and attention they deserve. Please see below for pictures and other vital statistics.
- Neutered, microchipped
- Up to date on immunizations (next update this summer)
- Excellent (very playful) with children and other dogs. Can be overwhelming for shy cats due to excitement, but submissive and absolutely not harmful.
- House trained
- Do not bay or growl. Almost never bark (once or twice a month).
- Have never bitten anyone or another animal.
- Sit, lay down, stay, come, heel, go potty, go to bed, and go to crate on command
- Shake, roll over, fetch, play hide and seek with rope toy
- Ring bell to ask to go outside to potty
- Love to walk, jog, play at dog park, run alongside bicycle, and play with a ball
- Love to romp and wrestle with each other (very equal in this interaction)

Dickens (red collar)
- Reddish-golden short hair
- 48 lbs, 23 1/2 inches tall from floor to shoulder
- Energetic "people-pleaser" who loves to retrieve and learn new tricks
- Excellent listener
- Had one scary encounter with a bee that left him with hives and swollen face at 6 months old. Benadryl and Tylenol did the trick.

Luther (blue collar)
- Golden short hair
- 54 lbs, 22 inches from floor to shoulder
- Affectionate "lover-boy" who loves pets and rubs (and treats!)
- Very attentive to his surroundings, always sniffing and on the lookout
- Was diagnosed with Valley Fever at 5 months old. Has been on twice daily fluconazole (anti-fungal, $15/month at Fry's) since then, though his symptoms completely resolved within two weeks of treatment (typical treatment lasts at least one year). He happily takes this pill immediately prior to each meal. Will need repeat cocci titer at vet in three months to assess whether medicine should be continued.

We love these dogs dearly and have thoroughly enjoyed training them and spending time with them. We hope to find a home where they can get just as much exercise, training, and attention. They love each other and are such an adorable pair, so they must find a new home together.
We are not trying to make money off of them, but are requesting an adoption fee of $150 total. We will include their bed, crate, food bowls and bin (with food), familiar toys, treats, leashes, etc. Please e-mail with serious inquiries.
www.azdesertrottis@aol.com