Dog Story: Ryder is a typical nine month old Brittany puppy that is a sweet, young and a very active boy. He will need a family that can give him lots of attention and plenty of exercise. Ryder is a very handsome boy, loves walks, hikes, riding in the car, chewing his rawhide bones and toys, he loves to play in the water, or just hang out with his foster family.He plays enthusiastically with the younger Brittany foster sister, he respects the distance that the older Shepherd prefers; he even does very well with the cats at his foster home.. Ryder has energy to spare and would do best with a family that has the energy to keep up with him.He walks great on a leash.Ryder is completely house trained; he knows all the basic commands and learning new tricks every day.He is very, very smart!Ryder is a great little guy with a lovable and affectionate nature. He is as happy to curl up in your arms and snuggle, as he is to romp in the yard and play. Ryder tries to be the Alpha and he will do best with patient and experienced dog people, and he would greatly enjoy and benefit from having stable and mature dogs in his family who can provide Ryder with leadership as well as play with him. You will fall in love with Ryder, the moment you meet him! If you are interested in Ryder, please make sure you can devote to him all the time and attention he needs. Then fill out theadoption applicationonline and call his foster dad for any more details. Ryder was surrendered by his family, because of their work schedule; they could not give him the attention or exercise that he needed.