Name:    Chester

Estimated Age: 3-5 yr

Sex: Neutered Male

Size:  49 lbs

General Health: Has Leg that was previously broken and healed crooked, but should not cause problems in future.

Available Date: Currently

FOSTER UPDATE 6/28/2010
Chester is still doing perfectly.  He is no longer a skinny dog as he has a healthy appetite and has filled in nicely.  He is so ready to find his forever home.  At first I felt he would do best with a younger dog to play with, but now that I know him better I firmly believe he is a big people dog and would also work wonderfully in a one dog household.  He is very smart and a quick learner.  His favorite place to sleep is on the couch, on his back, with all four legs in the air.   Picture coming soon.

FOSTER UPDATE 5/19/10
I was asked if I would be interested in taking Chester as a foster not long after he came to MAGRR, but after looking at his picture on the internet I decided he did not look much like a golden and in one picture even appeared to be snarling a little; so I passed on this boy. Now I can tell you honestly that I could not have been more wrong in my assumptions on this dog.  He is wonderful.  He is so cute and funny.  He has more personality in that little freckled face than most Goldens we get.  Age is estimated at 3 to 5 on the website but I suspect younger as he acts like a puppy most of the time.  He is very full of energy and loves to play with dog toys and other dogs.  I can certainly see where he might be too much for an older dog as he wants to play with another dog so bad.  My older dog has taught him to steer clear of her, but he is relentlessly pestering my younger dog to play.  I can also see where he might be too much for younger children as he has a lot of energy and is not well trained to keep it bottled up.  He likes to greet guests by getting face to face with them while happily wagging his tail.   He is house broken and can be trusted for long periods in the house.  I would not classify him as a bolter, but he is an opportunist, and if he gets the chance to get out, likes to go on excursions.  Fortunately he is so friendly, we soon get a call telling us where to go get him.  Ok, that's it for the bad, now for the good.  It is hard to express just how big of a sweetheart this boy is.  He loves to lay next to you on the couch with his head in your lap, but is just as content lying on the floor at your feet.  He does enjoy sleeping on the couch with all four legs in the air.  He loves a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ear, and relishes a good belly rub.  He is a very smart boy and I feel certain with the right owner to work with him could control himself very well and be an excellent pet.  He does a great job of chewing on nothing but dog toys, and he adores dog toys, any kind of ball, and running full blast.  It appears previously his leg was a big issue, but it absolutely no issue at all now.  This is a terrific dog who has a tremendous amount of adorable personality.  He would be best suited in a home with other young dogs who love to play and needs someone willing to give him the exercise that he needs.  He loves other dogs and is even good with our cat.

FOSTER UPDATE 2/5/2010
Chester is feeling soooo much better.  He is ready to play.  He enjoys picking up the toys and taking toys away from the other dogs.  Lucky for him my goldens are very passive.  He is full of energy.  He is so restless in the crate now.  He has no issues with his leg.  He can now bend/tuck his leg under his body.  He could not do this a few weeks ago without quickly laying it back flat.  Housebreaking is going well, no accidents this week.  I do trust him in the house without supervision and out of the crate for a short period of time.  He has not bothered anything in the house other than the dog toys.  He would like to sleep on the couch on his back with his legs up.  The couch is off limits in my home.  Sorry Chester.  He is a very funny talker while rolling around with the other dogs. 

FOSTER UPDATE 1/14/2010
Chester is a sweet young boy.  He enjoys being with my two dogs.  He likes my daughter.  He knows the command "sit".  Learning "go lay down".  He is fine in the crate while we are gone.  But, if we are home he does his talking inside the crate.  He would rather be laying at your feet or laying with another dog.    He is well behaved in the house.  He is not completely housebroken.  But, is improving each day.  Sometimes, he will go to the back door when he needs to go out.  This young boy is full of energy and is dying to play.  For now he enjoys a squeaky toy and chewing on a ball which he has not destroyed.  Since, he is on crate rest and must stay off his leg; he has come to love the big oversize bed.  This young guy has a lot of character.  He does have a crooked leg but he does not know it.  I know once he is healed he will be running a race with my youngest golden soo