Calev is 3 years old
(he’ll be 4 on July 27) 

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Temperament & Personality:

Calev is energetic — he loves to run, jump, and play. He’s an incredible athlete; he’s cleared a 7-foot fence twice, with a vertical leap of about 3 feet. He enjoys playing fetch in short bursts and could quickly become an excellent fetch or agility dog with training. He also knows how to relax and wind down when it’s time. He’s got a great on/off switch.

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He’s extremely obedient and eager to please. I often walk him off-leash (when safe), and he sticks close. He knows sit/stay and can hold it for over five minutes until released. He responds well to commands during training sessions, including with food and toys. His recall usually works within two calls, though it may take a bit more if he’s distracted or not in training mode.

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Training & Behavioral Notes:

Calev is housebroken and signals when he needs to go out. He’s crate trained — but not just any crate will work. When he was younger, he broke a tooth trying to chew through a standard wire crate, so we invested in an impact-rated, anxiety-safe crate for his well-being. He still doesn’t love being alone for long, and he does have some separation anxiety, so a calm, consistent environment is essential.

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As a puppy, he also suffered a deep cut to his paw that required surgery to reattach a tendon. Thankfully, he healed fully, and it has never affected his mobility or energy — he runs, jumps, and plays like nothing ever happened.

Calev is not a good fit for homes with young children. While he’s never shown aggression, he once nipped at my girlfriend’s son during play between him and my daughter. He’s playful, but he doesn’t always realize his own strength.

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Around other dogs, he’s a bit of a mixed bag. He’s shown aggression toward intact males at dog parks, so we don’t take him unless he’s muzzled. However, in controlled home settings, he’s done great with visiting dogs — even other intact males — and has never had issues with female dogs. He’s often submitted to older males.

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He also tends to bond more easily with women. He’s never shown aggression toward men, just some brief wariness initially.

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In Summary:

Calev is a loving, loyal, and intelligent dog with enormous potential. He thrives in structured environments and would do best with someone experienced and present, ideally without small kids, and possibly with a compatible female dog. Letting him go is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made, but I believe the right person is out there for him.