Percy is a 3-4 12 months previous male Poodle pass Terrier. He used to be discovered as a stray in Cyprus simply over a 12 months in the past. He used to be terrified when he first got here into the refuge and struggled to navigate a hectic, high-adrenaline atmosphere with quite a lot of different canines.
When he used to be followed a couple of weeks later we have been overjoyed for him, however unfortunately because of the arriving of a brand new child, Percy is looking for a brand new house all over again. He has turn out to be very unsettled because the child arrived and can be way more at ease in an adult-only family.
Percy’s circle of relatives have spotted his basic behaviour exchange considerably since their child used to be born because of him dwelling in a heightened state of tension because of the really extensive exchange in surroundings within the family. They subsequently really feel it’s solely truthful to permit Percy to discover a calmer house the place he will also be the centre of consideration, as at the moment he’s no longer at his happiest and they would like not anything however the most productive for him.
Percy has the affectionate, people-oriented nature (and rushing hairdo) of a Poodle, and the fiery, cheeky and centered characteristics of a regular Terrier. He’s an overly playful, vigorous canine, however is similarly very cuddly and willing to sleep in your lap as soon as house. Percy loves humans and is raring to engage with them.
Percy loves a stomach rub greater than anything else, and he likes to lick humans after a stroke to turn his appreciation. His pleasure at being fussed over method he’s going to every so often leap up, however he’s spoke back neatly to finding out ‘sit down’ and as he’s a small canine, he’s no longer the sort to knock someone over simply. With maximum canines, Percy may be very willing to have interaction. Now and again this comes throughout as reasonably intense over-excitement, however normally, he likes to only say hi after which proceed together with his day, reasonably than taking part in.
It’s vital to remember that on the refuge Percy used to be one of the vital smaller canines and used to be surrounded through greater doggies. This has had an affect on his interactions with greater canines when out on walks, and he does every so often display reactive inclinations in opposition to larger canines which can be extra curious of him. This hasn’t been aggression however is best described as defensive, principally thru vocalisation to articulate he desires his barriers to be revered. Percy has stayed in a area with any other canine a number of occasions prior to and had no problems.
Percy usually prefers quick classes of play prior to spending time by myself or interacting with people. He has additionally been pleasant with youngsters elderly 7+, however general. We simply really feel he can be happier in a house with out youngsters. Percy’s favorite factor excluding humans is arguably meals. He’s very meals motivated and being an ex-street canine, he considers maximum meals to be precious.
Percy does subsequently every so often scavenge, and this may end up in useful resource guarding whilst you attempt to take it from him. He has been to the vet two times for consuming issues he shouldn’t have on walks, together with animal faeces and mushrooms. That is one thing that must be noticed to make sure his protection, however is common in canines – they’re inherently scavengers however like anything else, some are extra liable to it than others.
Percy will also be described as people-oriented. He can be happiest in a house the place he’s the one canine, in a peaceful, extra comfortable family with none kids. He can be easiest suited for a extra suburban house than proper within the middle of the town and would have the benefit of having quiet walks close by. He loves taking part in tug of battle together with his toys, being chased, stealing socks from the dryer, and being the centre of consideration. He’s a continual boy (terrier high quality!) and may be very made up our minds as soon as he units his thoughts to one thing.
Percy wishes an lively house with a circle of relatives who’re ready and willing to coach him. He’s tremendous artful and responds neatly to sure reinforcement, so with the proper focal point, we expect he’s going to excel. We really feel that Percy can be easiest suited for a house the place he’s the one canine. Even if he does get on with different canines for essentially the most phase, he can be positive with out them and doesn’t depend on their companionship. He’s 100% extra enthusiastic about humans.
Percy isn’t appropriate for a house with cats, and being a terrier he does have a herbal prey pressure so likes to smell and chase when out on walks. He has excellent recall when no longer distracted and likes to run about and stretch his legs, so he would additionally truly have the benefit of a house with a lawn to play in. Percy is lately based totally in Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire and is able to meet his new circle of relatives. He has a blank invoice of well being and is housetrained, crate-trained and neutered.