Pippin (NC) - Courtesy Listing

Pippin — 9-Month-Old Male German Shorthaired Pointer
Location: Jacksonville, NC
Age/Weight: 9 months / 40 lbs
Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer
Sex: Male
Neutered: No
Heartworm: Negative
Good with: Kids and dogs
Cats/Farm Animals: Unknown
Bite History: None
Meet Pippin! 💙
Pippin is a 9-month-old, 40-pound German Shorthaired Pointer who is looking for an active, loving home where he can continue to grow into the wonderful dog he is becoming.
Pippin came into our family about a month ago after we offered to help a fellow Marine family whose husband was preparing to deploy. We knew the situation was urgent and wanted to give Pippin a safe place to land. Unfortunately, Pippin and one of our other dogs have not been a good fit together, so we are looking for the right home for him.
This is an incredibly difficult decision. Pippin is a very sweet, affectionate boy, and we will keep him until we are confident we have found the right family for him.
Pippin is your typical high-energy, velcro GSP. He is smart, curious, playful, and just a little bit derpy. He picks up commands quickly, is extremely food motivated, and loves toys, chews, walks, playtime, and—most of all--cuddling with his people. He trusts easily and has a wonderful, joyful personality.
Like any teenage dog, Pippin currently has some selective hearing and stubborn moments, but he is eager to learn and has tremendous potential.
Training
Pippin knows:

• Sit
• Down
• Place
• Come
• Off

He is currently working on crate training. He sleeps in his crate and may bark for a little while before settling. He has experienced occasional urine accidents in the crate, which we believe are related to separation anxiety. His crate-related anxiety has improved significantly during the time we've had him. Brown noise and treats help him settle, and his food motivation makes training much easier.
Personality & Behavior

• ❤️ Very affectionate and cuddly
• 🧠 Smart and learns quickly
• 🐕 Good with dogs
• 👧 Good with children
• 🎾 Loves toys, chews, walks, and play
• 🍗 Extremely food motivated
• 🏃 High energy and needs daily activity
• 🐱 Cat compatibility unknown
• 🐄 Farm-animal compatibility unknown
• 🚫 No bite history

Health
Pippin is current on his vaccinations and has a negative heartworm status. His family has all of his veterinary records and will provide them to his adopter.
He is not currently neutered.
The Right Home for Pippin
Pippin needs a family or individual who is committed to investing time, patience, structure, and training into a young, energetic dog.
Ideally, his new home will have someone home much of the day or be able to provide a pet sitter when needed. He would thrive with people who want an active companion and are excited to include their dog in their daily lives.
An active home with room to run and opportunities for walks, play, training, and mental stimulation would be ideal. He has the personality and drive to potentially become an excellent sporting or hunting companion.
Most importantly, Pippin needs someone who understands that a teenage GSP can be energetic, goofy, stubborn, and occasionally challenging—but who is willing to put in the work and enjoy the incredibly rewarding relationship that comes with it.
We are heartbroken that Pippin isn't the right fit for our family. This is not a decision we are making lightly. He is a truly sweet dog, and we will be immensely sad to see him go—but our priority is finding him the home where he can thrive.
Pippin deserves a family who will love his big personality, give him the structure he needs, and let him be the curious, active, affectionate boy he is. 💙
Contact:
📧 [email protected]
📱 678-471-0576
A rehoming fee will apply to help ensure a safe and committed forever home.
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