​ Nyxx and her siblings were part of an unplanned litter in Detroit.  We were told their mom is a Rottweiler mix (not seeing this at all in the pups) and dad was an unknown stray. While ‘Detroit Special’ isn’t a breed we can select for their profiles, that’s what these pups are. Your breed mix guess is as good as ours! Based on current size, estimated age, and paw size, we expect them to be medium-sized adults.

These pups came to us very skinny and under-socialized. They are looking a lot better after getting regular meals – they LOVE their food. New people, places, and things are all a bit scary. They do warm up as they feel more comfortable, but adopters will need to continue to work to socialize their pup to build confidence and trust. Despite their rough start to life, these pups are very sweet and loving!

Belly rubs are an absolute favorite of Nyxx – maybe she’s just wants to show off her very distinctive and adorable black chin? Her eyeliner helps highlight her very sad ‘puppy dog eyes’ that will surely land her some extra treats.  She is a bit less shy than her littermates when meeting new people and is usually the first to greet them with a tentative sniff and tail wag.