nacho
This is Nacho and he is 4 years old (DOB 4/10/21). He is a Sabueso Hound. He is currently with his owner in Bedfordshire and he is looking for a new home which has been a tough decision to make.
Nacho really needs to be an only dog. He is living with 2 dogs but it is not working out and he has to be separated from them. So we need to find him a home where he can have his freedom more often in the garden and be the goofy boy that he is.
He loves his garden, running to try to chase the pigeons and squirrels. Not many dogs like the rain but Nacho does! A nice little soaking and then indoors for a towel rub.
He likes to settle on the sofa in the evening for his calm time and sleeps in his crate from 10pm to 7am quite happily.
Nacho lives in a quiet area so he doesn’t see much traffic. When he does he is a bit nervous by it including tractors. He can be wary of strangers. He can be a little strong on the lead. As a scenthound, his recall is very hit and miss so he is only off lead in the garden or in a secure field.
Nacho is a very bright boy and a bit of a Houdini if allowed. So here are the bits you need to watch out for! He can open doors even if the door is locked but the key is in the door, he has worked out how to turn the key until it unlocks – wow! So locked doors need the keys taken out for Nacho. He can slip his collar quickly so when walked he still needs to be on a harness and a slip lead.
He loves his toys but can be destructive with them including bedding. He just needs some tough bedding and toys to stop him in his tracks.
Nacho has been around children of 7 and 10 years old without any problems.
Nacho has not really been left for any length of time, only a couple of hours a week so we need a home where someone is home daily for him.
Nacho really needs to be an only dog. He is living with 2 dogs but it is not working out and he has to be separated from them. So we need to find him a home where he can have his freedom more often in the garden and be the goofy boy that he is.
He loves his garden, running to try to chase the pigeons and squirrels. Not many dogs like the rain but Nacho does! A nice little soaking and then indoors for a towel rub.
He likes to settle on the sofa in the evening for his calm time and sleeps in his crate from 10pm to 7am quite happily.
Nacho lives in a quiet area so he doesn’t see much traffic. When he does he is a bit nervous by it including tractors. He can be wary of strangers. He can be a little strong on the lead. As a scenthound, his recall is very hit and miss so he is only off lead in the garden or in a secure field.
Nacho is a very bright boy and a bit of a Houdini if allowed. So here are the bits you need to watch out for! He can open doors even if the door is locked but the key is in the door, he has worked out how to turn the key until it unlocks – wow! So locked doors need the keys taken out for Nacho. He can slip his collar quickly so when walked he still needs to be on a harness and a slip lead.
He loves his toys but can be destructive with them including bedding. He just needs some tough bedding and toys to stop him in his tracks.
Nacho has been around children of 7 and 10 years old without any problems.
Nacho has not really been left for any length of time, only a couple of hours a week so we need a home where someone is home daily for him.
rufus
This handsome boy is Rufus & he is a Grand Griffon Vendeen. He is 5 years old (Dob 01/06/2020) and he is currently in foster care in Bolton, Manchester. Prior to this he was in a shelter after being released from the pound where he spent 3 years.
Rufus is a big strong boy with a hunting instinct. He can be strong on the lead for a while until he has burnt off his energy. This is improving.
He has good manners out and about with other dogs, male or female. He is good off leash in an enclosed area and will follow what other dogs are doing. In the home, he can be grumbly with other dogs.
Rufus is very affectionate to humans and does favour people than other dogs. He is very independent so a home as an only dog would probably suit him better as long as he had lots of human attention. He could be with older children but due to his size he would not probably suit little children.
Rufus was cat tested in Spain but once he arrived in his foster home, he did chase the cats so he would suit a home without cats.
Rufus is a big strong boy with a hunting instinct. He can be strong on the lead for a while until he has burnt off his energy. This is improving.
He has good manners out and about with other dogs, male or female. He is good off leash in an enclosed area and will follow what other dogs are doing. In the home, he can be grumbly with other dogs.
Rufus is very affectionate to humans and does favour people than other dogs. He is very independent so a home as an only dog would probably suit him better as long as he had lots of human attention. He could be with older children but due to his size he would not probably suit little children.
Rufus was cat tested in Spain but once he arrived in his foster home, he did chase the cats so he would suit a home without cats.
rafa
This is gorgeous Rafa and he is currently in Nottinghamshire. He is approx 2.5 years old and weighs 19kgs>
Rafa is very obedient and well mannered within the house – not food possessive and will sit and wait patiently on his bed and wait for food, sit and offer his paw before dish being put down. He won’t attempt to steal from other (female) dogs fed in the same space, and doesn’t react when they sniff around his empty dish. He doesn’t beg.
Rafa is not destructive – he doesn’t chew or scratch furniture. He is not anxious when being left alone (usually has another dog for company). Rafa is housetrained (but may scent mark in a new space – did this for a few months after we adopted him. Will mark territory in garden).
Good traveller – Rafa enjoys being in the car and will look out of the window most of the time.
Loves a donut bed and will happily hunker down in that.
Doesn’t mind being bathed, and loves being brushed.
Loves human contact, being stroked / petted. Makes a ‘grumbly’ noise.
Rafa is intelligent, picks things up quickly and is good with a crate.
He loves walking / adventures. Has never experienced a town, so it’s all been rural.
Rafa has learned to be playful, he can become quite physical / exuberant. He is still in the process of learning what to do with toys. Rafa is excellent at the vets – being examined and vaccinations / kennel cough.
Dislikes / Negatives:
Rafa has become jealous of other dogs, particularly resident male. He is possessive when it comes to contact / attention from ‘his’ humans.
Rafa will plonk his paws on you and jump up, onto hind legs to ensure he gets your attention. He’s can be heavy footed.
Rafa has gone for the other resident male causing injury to their ear. No aggression toward the female dogs, but he has a tendency to see them off from ‘his’ humans and activities. Rafa reacts to other dogs outside the home (barking and / or lunging toward them). We’ve done a lot of work on this and he has improved, but will need to continue with training.
He has clearly had some bad experiences in Spain – very nervous of raised voices and behaves deferentially when he’s done something naughty – hops on bed, raises paw.
While he loves going for walks, he can be very nervous – on the main road - big vehicles, tractors, etc Usually this can result in him shrinking back, but recently he tried hopping over a wall. With motorbikes and vehicles towing trailers carrying loose, rattling items, he will lunge towards them. This is very dangerous and you have to be constantly vigilant to anticipate his response. He’s walked on a harness with a grab handle – fastened at chest and back – to ensure maximum control. Very interested in wildlife – birds, rabbits etc, and deer. He must be kept must be kept in a lead unless he is in a secure area as he will chase. Occasionally will transfer him onto a flexi-lead when we’re on rural lanes away from traffic, but he’s very strong and needs to learn to listen when on the lead.
Rafa will make a really rewarding companion for a strong, confident, and experienced owner.
He shouldn’t live in a household with children or with someone elderly in the home due to his strength.
Rafa is very obedient and well mannered within the house – not food possessive and will sit and wait patiently on his bed and wait for food, sit and offer his paw before dish being put down. He won’t attempt to steal from other (female) dogs fed in the same space, and doesn’t react when they sniff around his empty dish. He doesn’t beg.
Rafa is not destructive – he doesn’t chew or scratch furniture. He is not anxious when being left alone (usually has another dog for company). Rafa is housetrained (but may scent mark in a new space – did this for a few months after we adopted him. Will mark territory in garden).
Good traveller – Rafa enjoys being in the car and will look out of the window most of the time.
Loves a donut bed and will happily hunker down in that.
Doesn’t mind being bathed, and loves being brushed.
Loves human contact, being stroked / petted. Makes a ‘grumbly’ noise.
Rafa is intelligent, picks things up quickly and is good with a crate.
He loves walking / adventures. Has never experienced a town, so it’s all been rural.
Rafa has learned to be playful, he can become quite physical / exuberant. He is still in the process of learning what to do with toys. Rafa is excellent at the vets – being examined and vaccinations / kennel cough.
Dislikes / Negatives:
Rafa has become jealous of other dogs, particularly resident male. He is possessive when it comes to contact / attention from ‘his’ humans.
Rafa will plonk his paws on you and jump up, onto hind legs to ensure he gets your attention. He’s can be heavy footed.
Rafa has gone for the other resident male causing injury to their ear. No aggression toward the female dogs, but he has a tendency to see them off from ‘his’ humans and activities. Rafa reacts to other dogs outside the home (barking and / or lunging toward them). We’ve done a lot of work on this and he has improved, but will need to continue with training.
He has clearly had some bad experiences in Spain – very nervous of raised voices and behaves deferentially when he’s done something naughty – hops on bed, raises paw.
While he loves going for walks, he can be very nervous – on the main road - big vehicles, tractors, etc Usually this can result in him shrinking back, but recently he tried hopping over a wall. With motorbikes and vehicles towing trailers carrying loose, rattling items, he will lunge towards them. This is very dangerous and you have to be constantly vigilant to anticipate his response. He’s walked on a harness with a grab handle – fastened at chest and back – to ensure maximum control. Very interested in wildlife – birds, rabbits etc, and deer. He must be kept must be kept in a lead unless he is in a secure area as he will chase. Occasionally will transfer him onto a flexi-lead when we’re on rural lanes away from traffic, but he’s very strong and needs to learn to listen when on the lead.
Rafa will make a really rewarding companion for a strong, confident, and experienced owner.
He shouldn’t live in a household with children or with someone elderly in the home due to his strength.
bimba
Bimba is currently in foster care in Kent and is now ready for her forever home. She is 4 years old (DOB 15/06/2021).
Bimba is 23.2kg (she has gained 3kg since her arrival in the UK), 58cm high, 98cm long, 38cm neck & 65cm chest & she is a Sabueso Hound.
Bimba is looking for a home with another dog and in a quiet environment where she can relax. She is currently in a busy area and she is not coping well with the traffic noise or people. She will crawl along if she sees someone. This girl has certainly suffered at the hands of someone. She loves her foster family and is comfortable around them but she is scared when people come to the home. She is not aggressive at all.
Bimba is a happy and active girl, she's strong and energetic when she is in a dog field in the countryside. She loves running and smelling around. A completely different girl.
Bimba is very sociable with other dogs, she's used to living in a big pack. She needs a family who will have plenty of time and patience for her to come on at her own speed. Someone who is around home a lot and that crucial doggy friend to live with to show her life is not too scary.
Bimba is 23.2kg (she has gained 3kg since her arrival in the UK), 58cm high, 98cm long, 38cm neck & 65cm chest & she is a Sabueso Hound.
Bimba is looking for a home with another dog and in a quiet environment where she can relax. She is currently in a busy area and she is not coping well with the traffic noise or people. She will crawl along if she sees someone. This girl has certainly suffered at the hands of someone. She loves her foster family and is comfortable around them but she is scared when people come to the home. She is not aggressive at all.
Bimba is a happy and active girl, she's strong and energetic when she is in a dog field in the countryside. She loves running and smelling around. A completely different girl.
Bimba is very sociable with other dogs, she's used to living in a big pack. She needs a family who will have plenty of time and patience for her to come on at her own speed. Someone who is around home a lot and that crucial doggy friend to live with to show her life is not too scary.
