Meet Nils, a 3-month-old Lab mix puppy with a heart as big as his appetite! Weighing in at about 15 pounds, Nils is your classic happy-go-lucky pup—curious, playful, snuggly, and full of life. He’s currently working through all the typical puppy stages (yes, including teething), and he brings joy wherever he goes. Nils does have a condition called nystagmus, which causes his eyes to move rapidly and likely makes his vision a bit blurry, but it doesn’t slow him down one bit. He runs, plays, wrestles with his foster sister, and even pesters the cat like any healthy puppy would. He’s a bit shy when meeting new people or dogs at first but warms up quickly and just wants to make friends. Nils LOVES mealtime (he's a little piglet!) and is very food motivated, which will be great for training.







He’s still working on his potty training but is doing well for his age—keeping his crate clean overnight and letting you know when he needs to go out. He’s also a big fan of chasing leaves, chewing on bones, and falling asleep in the car. While he's a bit independent, he always looks to his humans when he’s unsure and knows where his safe space is. Nils may not be the best at catching things due to his vision, but he’s more than capable of living a full, joyful life filled with play, snuggles, and those irresistible puppy kisses. Anyone who meets him falls head over heels, and it’s easy to see why—he’s just that sweet.











**Obedience classes are required when adopting this puppy from Underdog Rescue. Many of our puppies have a mama who was not properly socialized before coming to Underdog Rescue. Since coming to Underdog, this puppy has been in a socialized and loving home, but that needs to be continued with its Adopters. Training classes teach puppies the ins and outs of being a pet while creating a bond with their new Adopter. Obedience classes are key to creating a relationship with your puppy while having it be a happy and successful member of society. Proof of Obedience Class registration is required for this puppy before adoptions can be finalized. If you would like some suggestions, we would be happy to send some trainers who have experience with Underdog Rescue, but a Basic Obedience class in your area should work!







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lease 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.  


This puppy requires 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.

Puppy 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 puppy. Our goal is place puppies 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 puppy, we will not approve your application.

We accept applications for puppies until we have a candidate that meets all of the requirements needed for the specific puppy and they have been contacted to review the adoption process as well as agree to all of the terms to move forward.

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