Puzzle the Shepherd Mix, Bright-Eyed Brainiac Looking for a Loving Home—Could You Be the One?
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Adopted Date: 01/22/2026
- Pet's Location: oakland CA, 94601
- Pet's Size: large
- Pet's Gender: male
- Pet's Color: black
- Pet's Breed: Shepherd / Mixed
- Pet good with dogs? no
- Pet good with cats? no
- Pet good with kids? yes
Organization:
- Name: oakland animal services
- Address: 1101 29th Avenue, Oakland, ca 94601
- Site: http://oaklandanimalservices.org/
Meet Puzzle, a 1.5-year-old Shepherd mix weighing 53 pounds with striking sectoral heterochromia in his left eye and a personality that’s just as captivating. Puzzle is a bright, affectionate young boy who balances playful energy with a deep desire for connection.
Why Puzzle Is the Ultimate Companion
🐾 Age: 1.5 years | Weight: 53 lbs
❤️ Affection-seeking—loves pressing in close for pets and soaking up attention
🐶 Happy and bouncy—playful energy that settles into focused engagement
🍪 Smart and responsive—works for treats and responds well to cues like ‘sit’ and ‘touch’
🏡 Nice walking buddy—moderate puller, non-reactive to other dogs on walks
🐕 Playful with pups—enjoys games of chase with well-matched canine friends
What Puzzle Is Looking For
✔️ A loving, patient home that can provide both mental stimulation and affection
✔️ Either a well-matched canine companion or a home where he can thrive as a solo pup
✔️ A family ready to embrace his energy, intelligence, and playful spirit
Puzzle isn’t just looking for a home—he’s looking for a family who will challenge his brain, celebrate his energy, and love him wholeheartedly. Could your home be the perfect match for this bright-eyed brainiac? 🐾
