Leo (was Spotty)
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Character
UPDATE: Leo has definitely calmed down since coming into his Norfolk foster. He is much better on walks, and he is also less mischevious and chews things less frequently. But he hasn't lost any of his wonderful character!
CALLING ALL TERRIER ENTHUSIASTS! Look no further than partially-sighted Little Leo - born 2023, 9kgs, neutered and in foster in Norfolk UK.
Leo is a typical terrier pup; naughty, clever, energetic and needing firm boundaries. He’s having a late puppyhood (after a difficult start in life) so life for Leo is either at full blast, as a pocket rocket who’s not easy to tire, or quiet as a mouse crashed out in his bed. Rarely anything in between!
We are looking for a home who know how to manage terrier types - people who absolutely love their incredible enthusiasm for life, but also know how to calm and tire them: with love, exercise rules, routines and consistency in training from all members of the household.
Leo is happy, sociable, confident, playful and mischievous. Given half a chance he will steal things and chew them. He loves his toys. He will complain when crated, but ignore him and he’ll calm down nicely.
With other dogs, Leo will try to rule the roost (he steals toys off his calmer dog companion). He’s really good with dogs, but would benefit most from living with a dog larger than him who he wouldn’t try to bully. He can be rough and mouthy in play. Like many terriers, he has Little Dog Syndrome and is barky when he sees dogs out and about; mostly because he’s excited and wants to play.
Leo isn’t aggressive with cats but tries to play and will chase if they run. He should only live with very dog-confident cats if he lives with cats at all.
Leo loves people and is good with children. He has been lovely with his foster-carer’s dog-savvy 7-year old grandson. He could live with dog-savvy children.
Leo will need plenty of exercise, but when he’s tired he puts himself to bed or curls up in your lap. He’s incredibly affectionate and very food orientated.
Leo is fully housetrained. He can be left alone. He has already picked up several commands and knows ‘sit’. He walks well on the lead but pulls hard, so will need ongoing training in this respect.
Originally, Leo came from Bosnia. He came to our rescuer's attention when he was hit by a car. Unfortunately Leo ran off before he could be taken to the vets. When he was found a couple of days later, his eye was found to be badly damaged and had to be removed. However, Leo really doesn't mind that he only has one eye and it doesn't hold him back in the slightest!
With a little initial effort, Leo will become the most wonderful, bright, vivacious sparky little dog.
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Please note - we do not rehome dogs to families with children under the age of 10.
Type of Home Sought
Leo would love a home with a garden so he can play and have fun. He needs a home that has experience of terriers and who are prepared to put in training as he is still a work in progress. He will need plenty of exercise. He can live with children. He could live with other dogs (ideally larger dogs who he will not try to bully), or as an only dog as he is independent. He can live with cats but they do need to be very confident dog-savvy cats.
Please read about our Adoption process. We really appreciate it when potential adopters have read our advice, and these are the people who are most often successful at application stage! https://www.bdruk.org/rehome
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