We've been keeping our eyes peeled at the rescue shelters and the dog sanctuary near us for a couple of months as we would like another dog. The only requirements we have is must be ok with another dog, smallish breed and a dog that doesn't require too much walking as our current boy is 10 and has issues with his back legs. He enjoys his walks but he can't go very far anymore.
My husband got talking to a guy from work who said him and his wife will be looking to rehome there beloved 18 month pooch as he is retiring and they have bought a property abroad.
He told my husband all bout the dog and he did fit what we were looking for although he is younger than what we were thinking.
The dog has been living with his mum, she had 3 dogs in the litter and he was kept. The mum unfortunately died 6 months ago in a horrific attack at the park and the dog has been struggling ever since as they have said he isn't very outgoing and he needs another dog to lead him.
We have met the dog on a few occasions now and we need to decide if we are going to have him or not.
The few concerns I have are, he has been completely mollycoddled and almost treated like a baby and seems to want constant human companionship.
He has food issues and eats too quickly and choaks himself so feeding will need to be at set times feeding him bit by bit not leaving the bowl down like I would normally.
After the attack on the owners other dog the dog hasn't been out for walks or been to the vets for his boosters. Nor has he been to the groomers.
She clearly loves him so much she doesn't want any harm coming to him but she's not meeting his needs, he seems to be quite matted also.
He's a sweetheart, so gentle and loving and is so beautiful he looks like a teddy bear (shauzer/ poodle) from what I've seen He isn't that active and does lots of sleeping on laps.
I've always said next time we got a dog I didn't care what breed as long as he was right for us, and this little boy is so lovely but do you think with a bit of work we can over come these little issues?
Also would it be best to introduce our dog to him in advanced? Due to him not having the vaccines we won't be able to do it on neutral ground.
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TeddyTeddington · 12/11/2016 10:45
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