​ Styx and her siblings were part of an unplanned litter in Detroit.  We were told their mom is a Rottweiler mix (not seeing this at all in the pups) and dad was an unknown stray. While ‘Detroit Special’ isn’t a breed we can select for their profiles, that’s what these pups are. Your breed mix guess is as good as ours! Based on current size, estimated age, and paw size, we expect them to be medium-sized adults.

These pups came to us very skinny and under-socialized. They are looking a lot better after getting regular meals – they LOVE their food. New people, places, and things are all a bit scary. They do warm up as they feel more comfortable, but adopters will need to continue to work to socialize their pup to build confidence and trust. Despite their rough start to life, these pups are very sweet and loving!

Styx is the most timid of the group. It’s heartbreaking to see her cower and tuck her tail when faced with unknown circumstances. Despite being shy, she does still want to engage with her people. She loves to play and can forget to be shy when she’s fetching a toy or playing tug. Each day her foster family sees her getting more and more comfortable.  A home with another dog to show her the ropes may be a good fit.