It causes him no pain, and he functions very well. Merlin is a sweet, calm, quiet, love of a boy. He loves attention but is not pushy. Merlin is wonderful with other dogs, and gives that small circular tail wag, to indicate that he just wants to be friends. He is a bit shy, but we don't feel that he has been abused.
Merlin is completely housebroken and has lovely manners.
He will sit patiently to be petted, and is very soft-mouthed when taking treats. Merlin is of medium size with a pretty dark red coat that will only improve with proper nutrition and care. Merlin does very well with children, and although he has not been cat tested, he is so sweet and gentle that we can't imagine he would harm one. Ivy came to us as a stray abandoned in a rental house. Ivy has most likely been handled roughly.