Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:41 am Post subject: Shadow Patterdale Terrier 2-4 yrs Dorset
His Story: Shadow was found stray and never claimed. He is held by another rescue and comes to us this week mid Nov. He has been fostered in with other dogs whilst seeking a rescue place. He comes into kennels once we can set up transport.
Salient Points: Shadow is approx 2-4 yrs old and was neutered early November. Mixed in a multi-dog household. Living with an 8 yr old child successfully and is well mannered. Not for cats; 'toy sized'dogs, small furries or feathers as will chase. Retained on extender lead and requires terrier proof garden.
Advert: Shadow is a fluent Patterdale who has shown he copes well living in a multi-dog household with dog experienced people. He initially 'marked' but since shown housetraining. He understands basic commands; walks well on a lead though 'keen' and is well mannered with food and children. He will chase cats and care should be extended around 'toy' dogs and small furries and livestock as his chase and prey instinct are conversant with the working type terrier breed.
Shadow has a wire coat with locks of curls and the classic boxed face. Here is a quote from his current fosterer.."Very soft mouth, will take treat very gently. "Great in the car. Not seen any aggression. Very playful with same sized and bigger dogs, likes to rough and tumble, not good for smaller dogs as he will chase. Definitely not chicken or cat friendly when tested. Nice calm dog in the house, lovely temperment.Not interested in toys, will choose to sleep on a hard surface as well as soft bed." We can only offer Shadow a 'winter kennel..can you offer him a foster place or forever home?
Please visit this Shadow's individual thread, in Dogs needing homes in our care on this forum to find out more about him and follow his progress.
If you are interested in re-homing please complete our homing questionnaire so we can ensure our dogs are matched and will suit your circumstances/lifestyle.
_________________ You can't train the terrier out of a terrier!
Took Shadow out walking with Blue and Bruce today,before transporting him to Gatwick kennels. Shadow got on great with Blue and Bruce and has a great temperament,very high energy dog with BIG chase instinct.
He was crated on his journey to the kennels and behaved really well sleeping most of the way.On his comfort break at the services he was very good as he sat and waited calmly with me while Lorraine went inside the services.He was fussed by several people whilst waiting and was very freindly with them.His companion on the journey was Alfie the Lakeland also going to the kennels and they were very good together,meeting really well.A lovely friendly dog who deserves a good future hope it happens for him very soon.
Shadow is the ultimate in collectable Patterdales ... the real MacCoy ... in the broken coated 'model' as MacTarn is in smooth! Every pose every movement every bit the 'working terrier'. Now's the time for a fun loving and 'feet on the ground' home to retire into. Trophies can go on the shelf and collect dust!!
_________________ You can't train the terrier out of a terrier!
Shadow was originally being fostered here with me and my lot. He is absolutely beautiful and a great house guest, but he was too keen on my tiny elderly yorkie and the other smaller dogs I have here unfortunately. He sits very well and will give a paw shake, he has the most beautifully soft mouth and will take a titbit or treat so softly that he put my lot to shame!
My StaffyX really misses him as they spent a lot of time rolling around in the muddy pit that passes for my garden at the moment!
Good luck Shady, I hope you find a new home or a foster home very soon.
Lovely to meet Lorraine, Frank, Blue and the lovely Bruce finally and thank you to everyone at RR for your help _________________
Shadow's new owners arrived this morning ..with no rain evident but past rain very evident! It didn't take too many muddy puddles for them to arrive at their conclusion Shadow was their dog..as they had known from the moment they saw Shadow's picture on Terrierrescue this is our Patti!
Delighted for them delighted for Shadow...NOT A SHADOW OF DOUBT sorry couldn't resist that...well as little actually. Shadow is on trial adoption but personally I cant see Shadow casting a shadow in Gatwick again! _________________ You can't train the terrier out of a terrier!
Shadow is now Shadow Harris. He is beginning to put his paws under the table and his new owners are still chuckling! Having owned a Patti before and having come back for more their judgement and ours is he is a sweet """well behaved""" Patti!
Now vac'd, and chipped he is making canine friends and generally misbehaving _________________ You can't train the terrier out of a terrier!
I was so pleased to hear from Lynne that Shadow had a lovely new home. Congratulations Shady, and many thanks to our friends at Rescue Remedies! _________________
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