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Rescue group
PetRescue ID
845831
Shelter code
ED0305
Location
Hopetoun, WA
About Buddha
**Before applying, please remember that adopting a puppy into your home is a huge commitment, and very demanding of your time. Puppies require daily exercise, positive socialisation with other people/dogs/puppies, grooming, training and playtime. When applying, please consider your work hours, holidays, and if you have space in your personal life. Buddha will require a commitment and investment of your time as a younger puppy, and a home where he has human company for most of the day **
NAME: Buddha
BEFORE SAFE ESPERANCE: The litter was taken into care when a few hours old. 6 of his siblings have found their perfect home and we just have Rosa and Buddha to go!
KNOWN BREEDS: American Staffordshire Terrier x Bullmastiff
BREED TRAITS: American Staffordshire Terriers are quite high energy, playful, affectionate and intelligent but do require training as they can be headstrong. They are very social with adults and children and are extremely loyal but can suffer from separation anxiety if left for long periods. Their sociability with dogs is a facet that needs work from an early age.
Bullmastiff: originally bred as a guard dog, this breed is affectionate with family but can be standoffish with strangers. Sensitive and loving to his clan he is a powerful and courageous guardian They are independent thinkers so training and socialisation to people, places and other dogs should start young. Best as an inside dog he needs to be protected from overheating. They have low to medium energy requirements but can excel in various dog sports. He is a drooler and definitely not for novice owners
ASSETS: Sweet, devoted, friendly, playful, demanding at times, eager to please, confident, laidback and affectionate. He's friendly to pretty much everyone he meets with no signs of fear at all and adores cuddles.
FAVOURITE THINGS: Loves cuddle time and playing with his human and siblings. He laps up any attention he gets!
ENDEARING FEATURES: He has a beautiful sweet nature.
OTHER ANIMALS: He gets on well with other friendly dogs after gentle introduction and enjoys playing with them. He hasn't been around cats but given his young age he should be fine with a dog-savvy cat that will stand its ground after closely supervised introductions.
GENERAL INFO: Buddha is still a blank canvas. He will need extensive training and socialization in his new home so a commitment will be required from his new owner to take him to puppy school where he can socialise and learn new things in a safe and controlled environment and we would strongly recommend ongoing training into adulthood. He will need housetraining at his new home so expect some accidents while this is happening!
NEW HOME ESSENTIALS: Stability: A home where someone is there for most of the day on a permanent basis (not just through Covid 19) or can take him with them when they go out - this breed mix flourishes with human company, they are people dogs and a young pup will not cope being left alone.
Time: Buddha has a medium energy level and will need good daily exercise. Gradual increase in activity as he grows and as an adult dog will need a walk/run twice a day to keep him happy and healthy.
Space: Buddha needs a good sized, well fenced, secure yard with some grass and interesting things for him to sniff.
Love: Buddha needs to be allowed to be inside or out as he chooses, to sleep inside at night and to be included as part of the family. He would go well with dog-savvy, gentle children over 5 years old, and would love a youngish dog to play and interact with in his new home.
If Buddha sounds like the perfect boy for you, please send an enquiry and we'll be in touch soon.
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.
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