Benedict is a 4 yr old male Brittany Spaniel. He is presently in foster on the Wirral, UK. Benedict was rescued from a busy municipal pound in Spain after being noticed by our rescue staff. He is the sweetest canine, calm and affectionate, and he’s very pleasant with folks.
He additionally actually enjoys his walks. He is nice with all the opposite dogs – each energetic and quiet ones – and although he’s joyful to walk with them, he’s equally joyful to do his personal factor. He was fairly anxious when he first arrived, however quickly realised that he was protected, and made up for time misplaced by asking for many cuddles from all of the volunteers.
He does like to run on his walks, however likes to remain close to – nevertheless, adopters do have to work on recall earlier than dogs are allowed off lead. He is kind of small for a Breton and weighs simply 12 kg so can be good for any person seeking to undertake a medium-sized canine.
FOSTER REPORT: ‘Well what can I say about Benedict. What a gentle boy he is. He’s been with us two weeks now so remains to be popping out of his shell. He has been clear in the home, one accident proper by the again door so we simply hadn’t observed him desirous to exit. He will stand by the again door or bounce on the door to exit, intelligent boy. He sleeps through the night time in his crate within the kitchen with my dogs. He has been nice with all of the dogs we’ve met, giant and small, female and male.
He’s presently dwelling with 4 small dogs and is okay round them. He nonetheless must build his confidence up, he stands inventory nonetheless if he doesn’t know what you need him to do, calm light dealing with works wonders. He has simply began understanding the request to get out of the automotive and is now very excited to take action. He may be very light when taking treats, doesn’t bounce up (but?).
Loves the woods now he’s found squirrels so in all probability greatest to haven’t any small furries. I can cat check him over the approaching weeks however he wasn’t bothered when he noticed one in every of mine on the drive yesterday even tho 2 of my dogs went mad.
There’s no guarding points round toys or meals. He has a mad hour within the night, with intermittent sleeps, when he’s like a puppy and tries to play with something. A agency no retains him in verify and sends him to the toy field as an alternative for some time a minimum of, ha ha.
If he picks up one thing he shouldn’t have he’ll give it again to you no drawback. After the insanity he crashes right into a cuddly sleep. He loves being touched and can hold coming to you for strokes. He isn’t assuming and though he has jumped on the sofa just a few occasions he stands and waits to be lifted up the place he does wish to snuggle in.
He has been nice with each me and the hubby. He has met youngsters between 6 and 15 and was very well mannered and calm. He might profit for the time being of getting one other canine round him simply to build his confidence. I believe he’ll make a really loyal companion for some fortunate person.’ Thank you to his wonderful foster for this report!
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