Cedric

Cedric is a 2 year old male Lurcher.  He is is a lovely dog in the home, and needs a stable forever home where he can have all the attention he needs to feel comfortable and secure. He is housetrained and lets you know when he needs to go out. He loves cuddles and the sofa (of course!), and to snuggle under the duvet. In his own bed he likes to be covered with the duvet and tucked up for the night.

Cedric likes to play “fetch” with a ball (especially one with a rope), a kong and his octopus. He understands “leave” for you to throw again. He can sit and give a paw when given a treat. In a dog field with few distractions, he can return to “Cedric, Here”. He seems to be receptive to training, is a quick learner and likes to be praised for being a ‘Good Boy’.

Cedric likes to be with you all the time and can get anxious and howl when left alone- he does settle when left if he has the company of other dogs. He likes other dogs once he knows them and enjoys their company in the home, including playtime, but becomes anxious/frustrated/agitated if he sees another dog when out on a walk (or from the car window). It is work in progress to learn how to meet other dogs more calmly and gain confidence. He is improving but needs someone who is prepared to give him time and consistent coaching. He has taken part in training walks with a behaviourist and with their training and pointers has already shown improvement. He has made friends with and spent time on walks and in the house with dogs of all other breeds, including small breeds and other reactive dogs, and does have good social skills with them- it is really only on walks where he is reactive.

Cedric likes his food and treats (and is the ideal height to steal human food from worktops). He generally will leave it but will take the opportunity to help himself if left alone! As a sighthound he wants to chase anything that moves, including cats, but is able to live in a house with sighthound savvy cats present.

All in all Cedric is a very lovely boy who loves people, cuddles and TLC. He needs a home where people are around most of the time, ideally with a calm female dog/sighthound as a friend. He would be better in a rural area where he won’t see many dogs on walks whilst he continues his training. He is smart and willing to learn so with time and patience we feel his reactivity will settle down, especially as we have already seen such progress in a short couple of months.

born June 22

Her career in the noble profession, for which she was bred lasted 104 days. We think the 18 lengths trouncing might have something to do with it. Her connections headed to the bar.

Dolly doesn’t care. Life is great. Terrific. Look at me. Another tiny girl, looking for her sofa. Everyone loves her and there will be some tears when she goes.

Twenty wins, and was in the van with the boys last night at Towcester. Bonnie came in last but didn’t disgrace herself as she is a pro!  She’ll forge ahead next time and dazzle all the boys, you’ll see. All they will see is her backside. A straightforward lady in the kennel, who can be relied on to get on with her mate. A godsend to any trainer (and rescue).

There won’t be a dry eye in the house when Bonnie goes off to her family but her trainer would rather make it sooner than later. At four years old, Bonnie owes the game nothing and her connections would like to see her finish in one piece. They will miss her though.