Oooooh he is gorgeous!!! My pictures are uploading as I speak.
Here's a quick summary:
I stayed with him in the fenced yard for about 35-45 minutes. He was not very interested in me, but more to be out and playing and sniffing. After about 15-20 minutes, he seemed to want to interact with me more. Specifically by trying to get me to throw the rock for him. (more on that in a minute)
He did not come when called, but if I turned and walked away, he would follow. He did not seem to know 'sit' or 'down'. When he first came out of the kennel he was on a simple cotton slip lead and was pulling fairly hard. After letting him play off leash for a while in the fenced area and leading him by the leash again, he was much better. I could change direction abruptly and he would follow with no hesitation.
He seemed pretty interested in the ratty tennis ball I found. He would chase it and bring it back in front of me. He would drop it, but snatch it up again before I could reach it. No growls though. I could put my foot on it and take it away. He then became interested in a large rock. Dug it up and picked it up in his mouth and carried it around. He dropped it and would dig for it again and again.
As far as other dogs, he seemed content to walk near them and investigate through the fence, even if they were loudly protesting.
His canines were very worn down, which I couldn't figure out. Maybe it's from the rocks, maybe he was a crate chewer? Or could someone have filed them down?
Pictures to follow.
