| Mr. Speckles |
What Speckles wants more then anything else is to be
the love of someone’s life. He is an extremely sweet
boy with people, and loves attention. He had always
been an outside dog before being turned in, and never
really learned to snuggle and cuddle, so he is awkward
at it, but tries so hard. He prefers to be wherever you
are, doing whatever you are doing. He is also one of
the few grown dogs to come through rescue with a
known date of birth. His birthday is October 7, 2001.
When Speckles was surrendered to a shelter, he was
severely Heartworm+ and had to undergo full
treatments. During heartworm treatments, dogs must
be kept confined and are not allowed to have any
activity, so he was crated 24 hours a day, with the
exception of bathroom breaks. During that time, he
developed some severe jealousy issues with the other
dogs, but we have worked on that and he is doing
much better. He does like playing with some of the
other dogs now, but is awkward with that too.
the love of someone’s life. He is an extremely sweet
boy with people, and loves attention. He had always
been an outside dog before being turned in, and never
really learned to snuggle and cuddle, so he is awkward
at it, but tries so hard. He prefers to be wherever you
are, doing whatever you are doing. He is also one of
the few grown dogs to come through rescue with a
known date of birth. His birthday is October 7, 2001.
When Speckles was surrendered to a shelter, he was
severely Heartworm+ and had to undergo full
treatments. During heartworm treatments, dogs must
be kept confined and are not allowed to have any
activity, so he was crated 24 hours a day, with the
exception of bathroom breaks. During that time, he
developed some severe jealousy issues with the other
dogs, but we have worked on that and he is doing
much better. He does like playing with some of the
other dogs now, but is awkward with that too.
Because of this, he might do better as an only dog. He is an “Alpha” dog, and will not back down from a
challenge, so if you have another dog, or would ever consider another dog, be aware he might have issues.
I would only suggest this be attempted with a VERY dog-savvy person, and would be leery to trust him
unsupervised with other dogs.
challenge, so if you have another dog, or would ever consider another dog, be aware he might have issues.
I would only suggest this be attempted with a VERY dog-savvy person, and would be leery to trust him
unsupervised with other dogs.
When he was fully recovered and able to have exercise
again, he had a lot of energy and spent much of his time
in the yard running. He is what we Setter people call
“very birdie” and loves chasing birds in the yard. Since
then, he has settled in and still loves to be outside, he
prefers more to be with us. If we are outside in the
yard, he’ll be with us, running and chasing whatever
moves. If the weather is bad, then he’s happy to pile up
and watch a movie, play video games or curl up at my
feet while I’m in the office at my desk. As long as you
love him, he’s happy. As with many Setters, he should
not be off leash unless in a confined area, as his instinct
is to hunt prey and will focus on that more then you.
He is good with kids, but since he’s such a tall boy
(about 24 inches at his shoulders), I’d be leery to put
him with toddlers, only because he could take food
again, he had a lot of energy and spent much of his time
in the yard running. He is what we Setter people call
“very birdie” and loves chasing birds in the yard. Since
then, he has settled in and still loves to be outside, he
prefers more to be with us. If we are outside in the
yard, he’ll be with us, running and chasing whatever
moves. If the weather is bad, then he’s happy to pile up
and watch a movie, play video games or curl up at my
feet while I’m in the office at my desk. As long as you
love him, he’s happy. As with many Setters, he should
not be off leash unless in a confined area, as his instinct
is to hunt prey and will focus on that more then you.
He is good with kids, but since he’s such a tall boy
(about 24 inches at his shoulders), I’d be leery to put
him with toddlers, only because he could take food
away from them or might knock them down without meaning to. I also feel he would not take well to little
fingers pulling his hair. He's not a counter surfer...he's a counter "I can reach anything I want". Ummmm....
We are still working on that. He knows he’s not supposed to take things from the counter or sink, but still
can’t seem to resist when you aren’t looking. Needless to say, an unattended sandwich, pot roast or
container of dip could ‘mysteriously’ disappear.
fingers pulling his hair. He's not a counter surfer...he's a counter "I can reach anything I want". Ummmm....
We are still working on that. He knows he’s not supposed to take things from the counter or sink, but still
can’t seem to resist when you aren’t looking. Needless to say, an unattended sandwich, pot roast or
container of dip could ‘mysteriously’ disappear.
Speckles has house trained very well, and does good
with a doggie-door. He is crate trained and seems to
prefer to sleep in his crate at night. Sometimes we close
the door, sometimes we don’t. He knows the command
“Go to bed” and will run to his crate and snuggle in and
wait for his nighttime treat. He also knows “Sit”. He does
pull hard with a leash, and is trying very hard to do
better. He is eager to please and anyone with the time
and desire to work with him should find him an eager
and willing companion. However, anyone with a lack of
strength to keep him in check on a leash should be
weary. I would not suggest he be on a leash with a
younger child or anyone who lacks upper body strength
or balance. A “NO PULL” harness would be suggested.
with a doggie-door. He is crate trained and seems to
prefer to sleep in his crate at night. Sometimes we close
the door, sometimes we don’t. He knows the command
“Go to bed” and will run to his crate and snuggle in and
wait for his nighttime treat. He also knows “Sit”. He does
pull hard with a leash, and is trying very hard to do
better. He is eager to please and anyone with the time
and desire to work with him should find him an eager
and willing companion. However, anyone with a lack of
strength to keep him in check on a leash should be
weary. I would not suggest he be on a leash with a
younger child or anyone who lacks upper body strength
or balance. A “NO PULL” harness would be suggested.
Speckles LOVES water, so if you have a pool, you will
need to keep him away from it, or be prepared for a
new swimming buddy. We have a small plastic ‘kiddie’
pool we put out for the dogs to play in during the hot
months, and he loves getting in and laying down in it to
cool off. I can easily see him jumping in a pool or pond.
need to keep him away from it, or be prepared for a
new swimming buddy. We have a small plastic ‘kiddie’
pool we put out for the dogs to play in during the hot
months, and he loves getting in and laying down in it to
cool off. I can easily see him jumping in a pool or pond.
He has the shorter ‘Field Setter’ coat, so grooming
for him is pretty easy. He has a few tufts of fur that
may need some trimming, but otherwise should only
need the normal brushing of his feathers to keep him
looking like the handsome boy that he is. He looks like
a full Blue Belton, but has a few liver colored marks,
which makes him technically a Tri Color. He is not bad
to bark, but will let you know if something that
doesn't belong is around.
for him is pretty easy. He has a few tufts of fur that
may need some trimming, but otherwise should only
need the normal brushing of his feathers to keep him
looking like the handsome boy that he is. He looks like
a full Blue Belton, but has a few liver colored marks,
which makes him technically a Tri Color. He is not bad
to bark, but will let you know if something that
doesn't belong is around.
Speckles has displayed no destructive tendencies, and
shows no real interest in dog toys. His favorite thing to
do is go for walks. Once he sees a leash in my hand he
will go sit at the front door to wait for me to clasp it on,
and take him out. So if you enjoy walks in the park and
bird watching, then this boy might be a match for you.
shows no real interest in dog toys. His favorite thing to
do is go for walks. Once he sees a leash in my hand he
will go sit at the front door to wait for me to clasp it on,
and take him out. So if you enjoy walks in the park and
bird watching, then this boy might be a match for you.
