Dog Details

Meet Thumper, a Frenchie–pug mix with the cutest mismatched ears—one floppy like a pug and one standing tall like a Frenchie—and a heart that is absolutely devoted to his people.

Thumper came from a backyard breeder situation in Texas and is just beginning to learn what it means to have a home of his own. Because of that, he forms strong bonds with his humans and can be a bit protective of his people, food, and toys. With patience, structure, and understanding, he will continue to grow and feel more secure.

What he already knows how to do perfectly? Love his humans. Thumper is incredibly affectionate and lives for snuggles. His favorite place in the world is on your lap, belly up, soaking in all the scratches and attention he can get. He truly wants to be your little shadow and best friend.

Thumper does best as the only dog in the home. He has shown resource guarding behaviors with other dogs and is not a good match for homes with small dogs. He doesn’t require a canine companion and will be happiest soaking up all the love and attention from his people.

He is doing really well with potty training and enjoys going outside—especially when he gets praised for being a good boy. He knows commands like “come” and “go potty,” and he’s food motivated, which will make continued training a great bonding experience. He’s also making progress with leash training and does best using a specific harness setup.

Crate time is still a work in progress. Thumper may bark at first and takes a little time to settle, but with consistency and patience, he is learning that his crate is a safe space.

Thumper has a playful side too—he loves zoomies and will happily show off his silly energy before curling right back up with his favorite humans.

He would do best in a home that can provide structure, patience, and lots of love as he continues to adjust to life as a cherished companion. In return, Thumper will give you his whole heart—loyal, snuggly, and completely devoted.

Thumper isn’t just looking for a home—he’s looking for his person. And once he finds you, he’ll be yours forever.

Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home. 

Bulldogs, pugs, and Boston terriers, Brussels Griffons, Pekingese and others are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise.  Because these dogs are new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of.  Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure this breed is a good fit for you and your family.  It is estimated that the average brachycephalic breed owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs. In addition to other surgeries, this dog may have had surgery on their nares and soft palate to improve the quality of their breathing.  This will be partially reflected within her adoption fee.

These breeds are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses.  The application process for these breeds usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters do research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application.  They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one!  

This dog requires a separate application and an application fee.  This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void.    We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. This dog requires a Bulldog Application.  All applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee.  Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the bulldog, we will not approve your application.

To learn more, visit  https://underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/bulldogs/ to fill out the Bulldog application.

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