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About Lola (& Ziggy)
YouTube https://youtu.be/jk_xN6O1r9g
1) Generally
Other Dogs Ziggy - Good with Familiar Dogs, Lola - Good with Other Dogs
Not Good With Cats
Good with Kids + 12 yrs
Toilet Trained
Size - Ziggy 25 kgs, Lola 23 kgs
2)Likes, Dislikes, Fears, Endearments and Quirks
This adorable bonded pair are obedient, affectionate, active, outdoorsey and loyal. Super fit and healthy too.
Lola is everything you would expect of a labrador, kelpie, staffy cross. People orientated, gentle, outdoorsey, active and affectionate. She'll collect and bring treasures to her owner (a leaf, a flower) and is a steadfast companion.
Lola doesn't like people shouting or being separated from Ziggy. She is very affectionate and will gladly hop on a lap for cuddles.
Ziggy is gentle with his family, smart and loves to explore nature.
Ziggy is a typical Weimaraner - highly athletic with a lot of energy who brings an air of elegance wherever he goes. Though they are active and require a lot of outdoor time, Weimaraners expect to interact closely with the family and soak up as much affection as they can get. Deny this and you will have a very unsettled doggy.
Those who know the breed understand Weimaranas have a natural prey drive toward small animals such as cats, birds and rabbits. They need an owner who can provide leadership, socialisation and training beyond the beginner level.
As Ziggy has been attacked several times he is nervous around other strange dogs and tries to scare them away. He is better with dogs he knows. Another Weimaraner trait.
Both thrive on exercise which maintains their good behaviour and happy, funny, cheery dispositions.
Both are very well (professionally) trained. Their vocabularies are broad and they respond to all the usual commands and more.
3) Ideal Owner
Couch potatoes look elsewhere.
Active singles or couples home more often than not looking for obedient, loyal and affectionate companions.
They have not had any exposure to kids so we recommend any are at least 12 years and only if gentle and calm around dogs. No dogs deserve to be rough housed or exposed to a loud, chaotic environment.
Ziggy and Lola will not suit homes where people live in very close proximity to each other with small outside areas e.g. villas, units, apartment complexes, terrace houses, strata complexes etc.
As the dogs are people orientated they need to be part of family activities.
They will not suit homes with residents that are:
- very young, frail, elderly,
- renters,
- novice dog owners or
- time poor.
4) Tolerance to Being Alone During the Day
Will alert to something strange but are not currently nuisance barkers although Ziggy will bark at a passing dog if he can see it.
The dogs will suit any of the following:
- someone home more often than not.
- stay at home parent.
- someone that works from home.
- part time workers.
- empty nesters.
- active retirees.
They are fine for half the day but then become anxious.
5) Exercise Requirements
Medium - playful and moderately active.
Ziggy loves and needs to run and has a little more energy than Lola. As Lola prefers to sniff and explore it works best if the dogs are allowed off lead - see movies above.
6) When ON a lead ...
Like most dogs they start off pulling but settle. Ziggy is also strong.
7) When OFF a lead ...
Their recall is pretty good unless there are distractions.
8) Type of Yard Required
Medium to large interesting and secure.
May take advantage of an open gate and wander off but do not usually try and escape.
Ok with shoulder height fencing.
9) Contractural Note
Cannot be separated after adoption in accordance with the Dog Adoption Terms and Conditions. Dog Adoption may ask for updates from time to time.
Cheltenham, Melbourne VIC 3192. Applicants within driving distance. If interested please complete this form https://www.dogadoption.org.au/expression-of-interest---adoption.html
Adoption details
ADOPTION PROCESS (simple and easy)
1. Read the dog's detailed profile thoroughly - for you to self screen
2. The Expression of Interest (EOI) form MUST be completed prior to a meet and greet.
https://www.dogadoption.org.au/expression-of-interest---adoption.html
3. Speak to the carer/owner directly for more detailed info to determine if there are any 'deal breakers' - designed to save time and avoid falsely raising hopes.
4. 'Meet & Greet' - you travel to where the dog is. If you have a current dog it must meet too. We strongly recommend all members of the family attend. Both parties may wish to report their thoughts to each other but MUST update Dog Adoption directly too.
5. The dog MUST not be taken on the day unless PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS have been made e.g. travelling more then 2 hrs round trip. In this case we need a minimum of 2 days notice. The adoption agreement and payment must be made before collection of the dog.
6. Normally, both parties have a think about the meeting, and if they wish to proceed, the adoption is completed after the adoption agreement, payment and screening is finalised.
7. A 2 week cooling off period commences once the dog arrives.
Learn more about Cooling Off Periods V Risky Trials
https://www.dogadoption.org.au/can-my-dogs-new-owner-have-a-trial-period-before-deciding-to-adopt.html
Folks who complete EOIs have a higher priority then general enquiries - due to a lack of resources. Your info is protected under Privacy Legislation.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.