Collins

Meet Collins - Professional Snuggler, Toy Enthusiast & Big-Dog Chaser!

Collins is the sweetest little guy with a heart as big as his puppy-dog eyes! When he first arrived, he was a little timid and preferred to hang back and observe the action from a safe distance. But oh, how this boy has blossomed! He has gained so much confidence and is now a happy, playful, affectionate pup who is ready to experience all the fun life has to offer.

Collins is definitely a "watch first, jump in later" kind of guy. He likes to study the situation, make sure everything looks good, and then-SURPRISE!-he's off to join the party! Once Collins decides it's time to play, he is ALL IN. He especially loves chasing after the big dogs and keeping up with his siblings. He may be little, but he has absolutely no problem thinking he belongs with the big-kid crowd!

And then there's Collins' favorite activity: SNUGGLING. ❤️ This boy LOVES his humans and is happiest when he can be close to you. If there is an available lap, Collins would like to formally submit his application. If there is an available pair of arms, even better! He loves being held and will happily settle in for some serious cuddle time.

When he's not busy following his canine friends around, Collins can be found exploring the toy selection. He enjoys all kinds of toys, but there's something extra special about having a stuffie nearby. Give him a cozy spot, a favorite stuffed toy, and a human to snuggle beside, and you've got one very happy puppy.

Collins is the perfect combination of playful and cuddly. He has a fun, curious puppy side that loves to romp, chase, and get into the action, but he also has a wonderfully sweet, affectionate side that just wants to be close to his people.

Watching Collins come out of his shell has been such a joy. That once-timid little puppy has discovered his confidence, his playful spirit, and just how much he loves being part of the action. Now he's ready for a forever family who will continue to help him grow, give him plenty of adventures, and-most importantly-provide an endless supply of cuddles. ❤️

If you're looking for a puppy who will keep you laughing, follow the fun, chase the big dogs, love every toy in the house, and then curl up beside you for a cozy snuggle session, Collins might just be your guy!

I'm a growing puppy and I have not yet had a lot of experience with crates, kids or cats and I might bark if something alarms me, but I really love to learn and hoping for a family who will take me to a basic obedience class to continue to help me build confidence and dog skills. Ideally my forever home would need to be home during the day to help me with my potty training and not leave me for breaks longer than 3 - 4 hours. If you are looking for a best friend, please fill out the puppy application. The more info you include on the application the better so I can find a good match for my forever home. Get your toy box ready!

**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!

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.

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his 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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