Rufus is a 4 month outdated male Shepherd cross.
When a closely pregnant Shepherd cross was introduced into the shelter after being discovered as a stray we knew it was solely days earlier than she gave delivery to a litter of puppies.
Being born within the shelter isn’t the start you hope for for any canine, but it surely’s higher than being born on the road. A few days later, she gave delivery to 5 beautiful puppies, Rufus, Ringo, Rider, Riley and Ruby.
Though all of the puppies are completely beautiful, Rufus is mannequin materials. He boasts probably the most lovely eyes and lightweight colouring, which units him other than his littermates immediately.
Rufus is usually a little extra reserved than his siblings generally and can linger round his mum if he’s unsure in a brand new scenario.
He does want just a little little bit of reassurance every now and then, however his life has been so sheltered that who can blame him? When he feels secure and content material round folks he’s tremendous affectionate, goofy and playful.
All the puppies are fairly assured and having their mom to observe over them has actually helped of their first few months. She is affected person and mild, however when she’s had sufficient she’s not afraid to inform them off they usually’ve due to this fact realized to learn physique language higher and to respect the house and bounds of different canine. They’re nonetheless solely infants, in order that they have much more studying to do, however they’ve had good foundations laid by mum!
The pups get so excited when folks go to the shelter and are all the time eagerly ready by the bars of their kennel for a stroke. Their little tails wag like loopy they usually’re comparatively fast to belief new folks. They’re sociable canine and all of them are very intelligent, so they may positively choose up coaching rapidly.
They’re adaptable and eager to analyze new issues, so so long as their socialisation is sustained of their endlessly houses we’ve got excessive hopes that every one the pups will develop into balanced and resilient younger canine.
Based mostly on his breed combine, Rufus is searching for a reasonably lively life-style. Shepherds are switched on and want loads of psychological and bodily stimulation, so an outdoorsy household could be good for him.
Rufus has not been examined with cats, and he has not had the chance to spend time with younger youngsters. We predict that youngsters aged 8+ could be appropriate for him, so long as the children in query are comfy round bigger sized canine.
Based mostly on the dimensions of mum, we predict the pups will probably be medium-large as adults and contemplating his breed combine, Rufus is searching for a reasonably lively life-style. Shepherds are switched on and want loads of psychological and bodily stimulation, so an outdoorsy household could be good for him.
Rufus may handle a house outdoors of town however would like a house with entry to a backyard. It’s necessary to notice that he’s by no means lived in a house earlier than so it is going to be an enormous change for him and his new household will should be affected person and understanding as he adjusts.
With time although, Rufus will kind sturdy bonds along with his new household and being a Shepherd, we’re sure his loyalty will probably be unrelenting.
Rufus is at present based mostly in Cyprus and has a clear invoice of well being. He is able to journey as soon as he finds his endlessly residence.
- How large? Medium-Giant as grownup
- How outdated? Pet (round 4 months)
- Male or feminine? Male
- Residing with youngsters? I can reside with youngsters (8+)
- Residing with canine? I can reside with different canine
- Resident canine required? No
- Residing with cats? I’ve not been examined with cats
- The place can I reside? I’d like an lively residence
- The place am I from? Cyprus
