Birch

About Birch (Eskimo dog) in Williamsburg

Birch is waiting for you at Safe Haven of Iowa County in Williamsburg, IA 52361. Meet Birch, a handsome young fella who is ready to find a family to grow up with! At around just 5 months old and weighing in at 21 lbs, Birch is a slightly smaller but equally charming version of his sibling Olive. He shares the same unique heritage, with a father who was an American Eskimo and Great Pyrenees blend and a mother who was a Pit Bull mix, resulting in a one-of-a-kind boy with a heart of gold. Being a young pup, Birch is looking for a family that is ready to embrace all the excitement and responsibility that comes with raising a puppy. He is incredibly lovable and sweet, though he does take a moment to find his courage when meeting new people or exploring unfamiliar spots. He will thrive in a home committed to his continued socialization and house training, helping him build the confidence he needs to navigate the world as a well-adjusted adult. Birch has been brought up to date on all his vaccinations and was neutered on April 22nd. At this vet appointment it was found that Birch does have a serious dental concern - it appears that as his permanent adult teeth were forming, the enamel on the teeth never formed. This is a relatuv rare occurrence which can be caused by several different things, including maternal illness during his mom's pregnancy, or if he had certain diseases or infections during his early life. Enamel is necessary to protect teeth from damage, bacteria and plaque buildup, and without enamel his teeth are eventually likely to be soft and exposed to infection. Safe Haven tried to reach out to a dental specialist for a consult appointment at Iowa State University Vet Medical Hospital - however they are scheduling right now for January 2027 - so Birch's adopter will need to be prepared for likely dental issues, including extractions as needed. This may be an expensive undertaking that adopters will need to take into consideration if they are adopting Birch