Boxer/Shar-PeiFrankie one big hunk of love.   He is active!  Loves to run and play outside with his siblings.   Loves tennis balls and tug-a-war.     Frankie is a cuddle bug who has been spoiled rotten and loves to sleep on the bed snuggling close.  
He is very attentive and bright. Frankie is very loving and responds to love and affection and positive reinforcement.
Frankie is eager to please - loves being with his family.  He is  a loving gentle dog.    He knows basic command.  Wiggles his little behind when called, knows Sit,  potty, bed, and of course treat.   He understands "Share".. but sometimes decides to ignore that command!     He is a favorite in the household!
Frankie will do well in a house with older children and at least 1 other dog his energy level.  Frank doesn't tolerate puppy energy well.  Not recommended for families with children under 8.   
Frankie does NOT Kennel, but is also not destructive.  Frankie is house broken and has full access to house and yard through a doggie door.
 Please contact app@aarfhouston.org for more information about this dog or to schedule a meet and greet.    You can apply online by clicking on     Application    . Once your application is approved, we will schedule a meet and greet at one of our adoption events.    Thank you for considering a rescue!  The adoption fee includes vaccinations, Bordetella, de-worming, rabies, spay/neuter and microchip. There is a an additional $12.99 fee for Home Again for a lifetime registration of the microchip.
Puppies cannot be adopted outside of the Houston area until they are spay/neutered after they are 4 months old.  It is against the law in the State of Texas for a rescue not to be sterilized so we have to make sure it gets completed and that we have record of it. 
 NOTE: In our bios, we provide information based on our volunteer's experience with a particular dog; such as temperament, training, and ability to get along with others. 
 AARF is a 501(c)3 Non Profit, all breed, no kill organization. Our group is always in need of     donations     in order to continue to give the needed medical care to our rescues. Adoption fees do not begin to cover all of the medical costs. Any     donation    , no matter how small is a big help and is greatly appreciated. Please help us to continue to help them. Thank you.