Toby - Adopted

Name: Toby

Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: English Coonhound
Age: 8 months

Location: Lenoir City, TN

Vet/Medical Info: Toby is not neutered. Toby had three-year rabies vaccine on 7/14/11, they have no other record of vaccines. They did not do HW test and they have no other relevant medical information.

Owner Info: Toby's current owner got him to be a hunting dog, however his limited eyesight makes him unsuitable for this. He would make someone a great pet because he has a gentle temperament, however he is not the best around cats. He is only partially blind and would be great around other dogs or children. Has had rabies shot 07/2011, Hartz flea and tick and wormed. Previous owner said he had all of his 7 way shots (we have no record of this). Toby has seen family Vet after discovering his sight was not 100% during a hunting trip, vet said he was going blind. He adapts very well due to his other senses which help him compensate for his lack of sight. He can see at short distances within 20 yards, but vet is not sure of whether this will lessen or increase over time. He appears to have beginning stages of cataracts. Vision appears to be impaired at long distances, you can see the film inside the lenses as pointed out by the vet. He is a very active puppy, other than his vision he is in great health. Has a great nutrition program and is at goal weight, teeth, ears and coat are good. They take very good care of their dogs and tend to spoil them like children. It broke their hearts to discover Toby had vision problems. They play with him a lot and had started training him to hunt. He hears voices and turns his head to greet, but cannot determine where they are by sight when they leave the house. He is sweet and playful and would be a great pet for someone, especially if they had a fenced-in yard.