Available Dogs

2025_Acacia + Tayho

2 & 1 Years old
Location: Knighton, Powys

 This lovely pair are looking for a home either together or seperately

About Acacia
* Fiesty energy outside, low energy inside;
* Exceptionally devoted and loving;
* Dislikes cats and large farm animals;
* Low prey drive, more likely to bark than chase;
* Requires a slow on-lead introduction to any new dog;
* Good recall;
* Travels well in a car;
* Very inquisitive about everything and everyone;
* Used to being in a home where there is always someone around;
* Pulls on lead at start of walk but settles down;
* Will bark at anyone entering the house but once a good sniff happens then absolutely couldn’t care less;
* Counter surfs;
* Raids kitchen bins;
* Dislikes ear rubs but will tolerate with a grimace;
* Likes to do snappy-snaps to initiate play
* Loves raw un-cooked marrow bones;
* Very messy eater, needs a large bow;
* Will reluctantly go outside in the rain;
* Dislikes nail clips with a passion;
**Has an under-bite which does not cause her any problems**
About Tayho
* Adores his person, loves being loved;
* Used to being in a home with someone always around;
* Will howl if left alone;
* Dislikes cats and large farm animals;
* Requires a slow on-lead introduction to new dogs;
* Very good at letting you know when he’s uncomfortable in any situation;
* Great recall;
* Does a happy dance to initiate play or if he wants to get under a duvet;
* Will hop straight into a car but very anxious once moving, needs reassurance;
* Couldn’t care less about the rain;
* A little nervous of new visitors;
* Likes to be fed at same time daily;
* Genuinely a happy boy that loves attention;
* Tolerates nail clips.
 
Neither dog has lived with children & so will not be rehomed with young kids.
2025_Acacia & Tayho

If you would like to adopt one of our dogs, please fill out a potential owner’s form with all your information. 

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Before contacting us to express your interest ……

1). Think seriously about the time & commitment rehoming a dog will bring
2). Please ensure your home life is suitable for a dog to join your family
3). Ensure that you can look after a dog whilst going out to work 
4). Be able to collect the dog from it’s current location
5). Be 100% certain that you would give a home to a rescue dog if we call you……check with ALL members of the FAMILY

Please note that if you DO NOT fit the criteria required for a specific dog, YOU WILL NOT be considered for them as we want to get the perfect match

 

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