Description
How big? Large (around 30kg)
How old? Young adult (around two years)
Male or female? Female
Living with kids? I can live with children (8+)
Living with dogs? I can live with other dogs
Resident dog required? Preferred
Living with cats? I’ve not been tested with cats
Where can I live? I’d like a calm, semi-rural home
Where am I from? Cyprus, now in Devon
About Vicky
Vicky has been in her foster home in North Devon since May and unfortunately, she’s yet to find her forever home. Now well adjusted to her new lifestyle, Vicky has really blossomed into a calm, friendly, silly and trusting girl, and we know that she’s going to make someone very happy given the chance.
Vicky has been loving her more rural surroundings and has adjusted really well. She is brilliant with other dogs and loves their company, sharing her toys and pottering about with them outside. She’s playful and absolutely loves a stick, ball or frisbee thrown for her! She’s also a big foodie and never says no to a treat. She’s also partial to a bit of sunbathing in the garden, and loves exploring on walks.
Vicky is very dog friendly and has interacted well with every dog she’s met so far. She enjoys playing chase with dogs that match her energy but is also respectful around older or more reserved dogs. She could live happily alongside another friendly and balanced dog, but she’d also do well as the only dog in the home, provided she has regular chances to socialise with other dogs on walks or at the beach. Her confidence in a new environment may also take a little longer to grow without the reassurance and guidance of resident dogs.
Vicky has great manners at pubs and in restaurants, and lies quietly under the table. She’s a very sociable girl and once she’s bonded with you she loves a cuddle! As is quite common in many rescues, she’s still a bit more wary with men than women, but with those she sees frequently and knows are kind to her, she grows very fond of.
At home, Vicky is generally well behaved, housetrained, and responsive. She loves toys and is highly, highly food motivated, which has been a big help in her training, although she will opportunistically help herself to any food left unattended, so beware! She managed to raid a dog food bag which ended in a trip to the vets because she ate so much she could hardly move! She is clever (just not when it comes to knowing when to stop eating) and trainable and has already learned how to sit.
Although she’s a bigger breed, Vicky is a gentle girl and aside from some frisbee throwing, delivery of treats and a solid number of pets per day, she doesn’t ask for very much. She is a charming, loving and very sweet natured girl who is looking for a semi-rural home with a garden and would love a resident dog to befriend. She’s great both on and off-lead, and despite those eyes making her look 24/7 sad, she’s a happy, friendly sweetheart
Vicky would thrive in a calm, rural or semi-rural setting with access to a garden and lovely places to explore nearby. She is a gentle and sensitive dog who just needs the right environment and a bit of patience to help her fully relax and continue blossoming. She has already come such a long way and, with the right support, will make a loving and loyal companion. Her foster family say she is a delight to have around and has slotted into their home so well, so we would love to find an equally as wonderful forever home where she can settle down permanently.