Optimus was rescued from a backyard breeder in Central Florida. He lived outside in a pen and was used for creating puppies. Optimus came to rescue with a severe untreated skin condition as well as an oozing hot spot as large as a human palm. He hadn’t spent time in a house or gotten to hang out as a pet.
It turns out that Optimus is a wonderful, kind and patient bull mastiff! He likes children, chickens and other dogs. Cats make him a little worried, but he hasn’t chased them – even when they’ve run from him. He’s fostered in a house with four other dogs – 2 of them male and one of them blind. Optimus has integrated nearly seamlessly into the household. At first, he was anxious and unsure in a crate. But after a few days he became a relaxed, sprawled-out member of the household. Loud noises, running children, thunder, even a Roomba – Optimus has learned to deal with anything.
He doesn’t climb on furniture (even when invited on the couch he doesn’t jump up because he’s not experienced this luxury before). Optimus is gentle enough for a 5-year-old boy to walk and allows toys to be marched up and down his back. He loves sleeping upside down and very much wants to be near his people – without being all over you or climbing into your lap. He’s respectful of people, loves pets, is non-destructive, housebroken, easy to bathe, doesn’t mind his nails clipped, doesn’t guard his food and likes to keep an eye on his house and his people.
Optimus is probably around 5 years old, and weighs about 105 pounds. He’s likely to always have some bald spots on his rear end but is a gorgeous deep red boy. He’s calm, kind, and trustworthy. Optimus would make a wonderful addition to nearly any home.
