Jax

Jax is an adoptable male Weimaraner looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Downey in Downey, California. He is fully grown and large in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 3 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Jax, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Name: JAX Animal ID: A5807445 Location: Downey Breed: WEIMARANER Color: GRAY Sex: Male Age: 3 years 0 months Weight: 65.2 lbs Assessment BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT DISCLAIMER This assessment reflects the animal's most currently observed behavior and available history at the time of evaluation. This assessment should be considered a snapshot in time that will require updating as new information or behaviors emerge. It should not be relied upon to predict future behavior or as a statement of overall temperament. For additional information about an animal's behavior, please contact the animal care center. EVALUATION DATE: 2026-10-26 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: NO OTHER DOGS (REC) i SMALL DOG SOCIAL \"OVERALL SCORE\": NEEDS ASSESSMENT i ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: B-MOD HANDLING i EVALUATION COMMENTS: 'The behaviors described today reflect the dog's responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.' Jax A5807445 was moved to the side yard to proceed with his handling assessment. He was nervous, he walked away when the handler called him. The handler used the leash to move him closer to her. The handler pet his head, he allowed it, he was nervous but tolerated it. The handler began to pet his back, he flinched and moved away from the handler. The handler coaxed him and continued to pet his head. When she reached to pet his back, he whipped around and snapped at her (air snaps). The handler stopped and asked the second handler to hold his leash. She coaxed him and gently pet him, when she began to make her way towards his back, he whipped around again and snapped (air snaps). At this point to no further overwhelm him, the handler placed him back in his kennel. Due to handling sensitivity Jax will be rescue only for now, if his behavior improves, please advise BET.