Gherkin is a lovable Bulldog with a sweet, goofy personality and a heart full of love for his people. Once he feels safe and comfortable, he's incredibly affectionate and happiest snuggled up close with his family. He especially loves kids and would be thrilled to have a home where he can soak up attention, cuddles, and plenty of couch time.

Like many sensitive dogs, Gherkin can take a little time to trust new people, especially men, but patience and kindness go a long way with him. Once you earn his trust, you'll discover a playful, loyal companion who loves being part of the fun.

Gherkin is a big fan of toys, chewing sessions, and fetch, and he is highly food motivated - if snacks are involved, he's interested. He's intelligent, eager to please, and knows commands including sit, come, quiet, go potty, and leave it. He also rides well in the car, making him an easy companion for adventures or errands.

He is leash trained and crate trained, though he may need a little time to fully settle and relax in his crate while he continues building confidence with it. Gherkin also has allergies that are managed with a special diet, and he is sight impaired after having one eye removed, but he navigates life beautifully and doesn't let it slow him down.

One thing that makes Gherkin especially happy is having canine companionship. He absolutely requires another dog in his home and thrives with dog friends of all sizes. He plays wonderfully with both the resident bully breed and a 150-pound Bernese Mountain Dog in his foster home and has done great with all dog-friendly dogs he's met.

Gherkin is the kind of dog who will make you laugh, steal your spot on the couch, and completely win you over with his squishy face and loving personality. He's looking for a patient, affectionate home with another playful pup and people who will adore him exactly as he is.

Please 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.

Bulldogs, pugs, and Boston terriers, Brussels Griffons, Pekingese and others are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise. Because these dogs are new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of. Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure this breed is a good fit for you and your family. It is estimated that the average brachycephalic breed owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs. In addition to other surgeries, this dog may have had surgery on their nares and soft palate to improve the quality of their breathing. This will be partially reflected within her adoption fee.

These breeds are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses. The application process for these breeds usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters do research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application. They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one!

This dog requires a separate application and 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. This dog requires a Bulldog Application. All 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 bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs 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 bulldog, we will not approve your application.

To learn more, visit

https://underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/bulldogs/ to fill out the Bulldog application.

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