Rio is a male Staffordshire bull terrier estimated to be 4 years of age, with bags of energy, fun and excitement. He originally came to us as a stray. He is about average size and weighs 20.5 kilos.

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Rio was with us briefly in June, and was rehomed, and was golden in the home but on a walk off lead in the countryside he bit a sheep, and was returned to us.

 

He would suit an active home with lots of walks, play and fun.

 

The sort of home for Rio

• No dogs currently in the home

• No cats in the home

• No small children, recommended minimum age is 12 years, may consider 10+ if experienced around dogs. Rio is bouncy.

• Not cages in the home

• Access to his own private and secure garden (not shared or communal)

 

Handling

A very friendly and very happy boy, who seems to have a real joy of life about him. Zero aggression, dominance or fear shown, just wants to be your friend. He is quite boisterous and bouncy, and would not suit a home with small children as he might accidentally knock one over. He loves to play, go for walks, have fun, and would suit a reasonably active home.

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A new collar and one of our temporary harnesses was fitted within moments of arriving with no issues at all.

 

Walks

Our walking experience has been limited due to the recent hot weather. Lots of weaving on the walk, and does like to chew a fabric lead so this was changed for chain one and he stopped straightaway.

 

Walks at a nice brisk pace. Will walk ahead and walk to the length of the lead that you give him. Some pulling at times, minor and manageable for us. An occasional lunge ahead to get a little faster. Dogs he has seen he has been inquisitive about but no bad reactions at all. No issues passing traffic or on busy roads.

 

Seems pretty confident and happy out and about. Described by our volunteers as a nice dog to walk.

 

Play

A very happy and friendly boy, very gentle with treats, and enjoys a good snuffle. Happy to play with any toys, but especially loves rope/tug toys and balls. Typical staffie, likes to destroy soft toys.

 

Health

While Rio appears in good general health we have noticed one broken canine, and our vet has checked this. Our vet says that as there is no pulp exposure or gingivitis and doesn't appear to be causing him pain it can be left as removing it may cause greater trauma. However, this does not rule out the possibility of it needing treatment in the future. He has now had his 1st restart vaccinations.

 

Viewings

During very hot weather, viewings (which have to involve a dog walk) may be suspended or arranged only for early mornings.

 

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Please be aware that the profiles of new dogs can change as we get to know about the dogs the longer, they stay with us.

 

The adoption contribution is £250.00.

 

If you adopt a dog from Happy Staffie Rescue you could be entitled to five weeks free pet insurance through Agria (terms and conditions apply).

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Information provided by the last owner:

• House trained

• Very affectionate, and he has been lovely with everyone he has met.

• Not left often, but when left he has been well behaved for the 4 hours he has been left

• Enjoys two walks a day

• He has met several dogs, and has been fine, showing no aggression. He just wants to play.

• Not destructive of toys

• Sleeps through the night

• Friendly meeting new people

• Good recall

• When walking him off the lead in farmers fields, he got through a fence into a neighbouring field and bit a sheep. The sheep was okay.