Charley

Doggie Details

Current status:

Available

I am a:

Lurcher

I am:

Female

My date of birth is:

9 years old

My weight is:

20.5kg

I would like:

A calm, quiet home

I would not like:

To walk in very busy areas (too many dogs!)

My favourite thing is:

Snoozing on the sofa!

My personality:

Sweet and sensitive

Child Friendly:

Adult only home (no children)

Dog Friendly:

Needs to be an only dog

Cat Friendly:

Not cat trainable

Location:

Dorset

About Charley

Charley is a sweet, small-medium sized lurcher girl. She’s 9 years old and is looking for a new home due to a change in circumstances in her current home, where she is a much-loved member of the family.

Charley is not your typical 9-year-old – she still loves her long walks, and although she usually walks well on-lead, she is very keen on wildlife and cats and can be strong when excited! Charley is a loving dog who bonds deeply with her family, and is very intelligent. She loves walking and playing with her tennis ball, but she also enjoys a good snooze during the day, as long as her exercise needs are being met.

Charley is very friendly with women and although she needs a more gradual introduction to new men, it usually doesn’t take long to gain her trust. She is housetrained, well-behaved at home and can be left alone for short periods (but prefers human company most of the time). She travels well in the car, but can occasionally get sick on very long journeys.

Charley is nervous of other dogs; whilst she can make friends with proper introductions, she can be defensive on walks if another dog enters her personal space. She is not severely reactive or difficult to manage, and tends to ignore dogs unless they get too close, but her adopter must be willing to support her and understand that there are some situations she finds challenging. She really needs to be the only dog in her new home, but we would consider placing her with one other resident dog, as long as the circumstances were right.

Charlie would love to live in a quiet suburban or rural area, with a garden to play and relax in and plenty of love and attention from her new family.

Homing Needs

• Needs to be the only dog.
• May be able to live with older teenagers, but would prefer a quiet, calm environment.
• Would prefer a suburban or rural home.
• Is still active for a 9 year old!
• Needs access to walking areas without too many other dogs (especially loose dogs).
• Can be left alone for short periods, but this must be built up gradually in a new home.