Graf is a middle-aged, but very beautiful dog, supposed a half-breed of Labrador. The exact age can not be determined; veterinarians say that he is about 7 years old. He is very well built and thanks to his noble appearance he received the name of Graf (the Earl). He has a short black fur without a single white spot, only gray hair on his face. Graf was once a domestic dog. What happened to him, we do not know, but he had been walking about the streets of a small town near Moscow for a long time. In January 2018, exhausted, very tired and frozen so that his teeth chattered from the cold, he came to one of the gas stations. He was all wounded, limping on his right hind leg. When we saw what a poor state he was, we immediately took him to a warm house. Graf is still hungrily eating food, swallowing with great speed, although its weight has already normalized. Apparently, it’s because of his hunger past. Now he is healthy, vaccinated, neutered and treated from all parasites. His weight – 32 kg, height – 63 cm, neck girth – 63 cm, chest girth – 83 cm.
Graf lives in a temporary house with 7 more dogs (5 females and 2 males). He quickly became friends with these dogs; he does not conflict with any of them. On a walk shows interest in other dogs, does not show aggression the first. Attitude to cats is unknown. Birds are hunting. Graf has a calm character. He is not interested in toys, he can play with other dogs in the street, but he is very attached to a man and prefers communication with the owner, appreciates affection, loves to be hugged, often begs to be petted, but never licks a person. Likes to sleep on the couch huddling up to the man. But Graf is unobtrusive. He will just follow you around, as if he is afraid of losing his owner and again being of no use to anyone. Graf is friendly to strangers. He is good for children. He communicated with children 7 and 10 years old.
Graf walks well on a leash and without a leash. He knows the commands “sit”, “give a paw.” He already knew these commands when we took him from the street. Graf does not spoil things in the house. Well travels in the car, even for long distances, but throughout the trip he has abundant salivation. We did not have to accustom him to the toilet 2 times a day; he had already known this rule. We left him many times in the house, but only together with other dogs. Most likely he is peacefully sleeping all this time, while we are not at home. But when we are leaving, he can howl for 1-3 minutes for company with the rest of the dogs that have taught Graf to do it.
Graf likes any food – dry food, canned food, natural food and canine delicacies. There was an allergic reaction to smoked cheese.
Graf is suitable for any family; he can live with the second dog and in a family with children. He does not need long active games, so he will be good for people who love a quiet lifestyle.