Buddy ~ Maltese x, senior boy (On Trial 19/6/16)

Buddy is a bubbly 10 year old Maltese x. He has a lovely temperament. He is calm, cuddly, playful, obedient but most of all happy. His little tail wags rapidly side to side when he is around his canine foster sister and foster carer. He loves company. He sits on command and listens to everything you say, trying to understand and please you.

Buddy loves to sit and enjoy a bone or a treat and has claimed the dog bed in front of the heater. He seems to feel the cold. He needs to sleep inside at night. He happily stays in his allocated dog bed so is no trouble. During the day, he potters around the yard and has a sniff or a sleep in the sun but is also happy inside doing the same thing.

He is not much of a barker at all and is very trainable. He is great in the car and jumps into the back seat and sits there calmly for the journey.

He is good with the 3 foster sibling cats he has been staying with but sometimes misinterprets their behaviour for wanting to play. After a word from foster mum, he happily moves on. He gets along well with the female dog he has been staying with and sometimes engages in light play but mostly just likes to follow her around and sit next to her where possible. He likes to play with people and when he’s in the mood his tail starts wagging and he jumps around trying to get his toy or chase.

Buddy has a low shedding coat which needs regular brushing (every few days depending on length), bathing (every few weeks) and clipping (every 4 to 8 weeks) to keep him comfortable and beautiful. He is happy to sit still on the floor while he gets brushed and I think he loves the attention. He has also been great getting baths in the laundry sink and enjoys the warm water and massage.

Buddy is an undemanding and happy man, an excellent listener and will be a loving new best friend for the right person or family.

If you have any questions or would like to meet him, please contact foster carer Kate at kateja6182@hotmail.com or 0401 218 211. Located in Mayfield West, NSW (Newcastle). Buddy is available for adoption interstate.

Buddy's adoption fee is $100 and he is desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, microchipped, and lifetime registered.

You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au