Meet Pickleback (aka Chonka) – your golden teddy bear, the leader of the pack, and the guy who’s always first in line for a cozy bed! At 25kgs and lab height, he’s a rather solid unit likely taking after his Wolfhound x Mastiff papa rather than his staghound x greyhound mama.
Enthusiastic about bed time? You bet. Chonka’s always ready to curl up in his bed and settle in for a good snooze and that’s probably because he’s had a busy day leading his pack of rowdy hounds, he has boss energy but like a cool boss not the tyrant kind. He’s not overly affectionate but is a healthy, happy boy who’s great with some crate time and happy to enjoy a little more independence.
Chonka’s looking for a family who appreciates his confident, independent vibe and is ready to offer him the love and structure he deserves. He’s the perfect fit for someone who wants a steadfast companion, without the need for constant cuddles. Having grown up in the serene, laid-back countryside of Victoria, Chonka is accustomed to a quiet, sedate life, but he’s open to a little more action. It might take some patience and gentle guidance for him to adjust to the hustle and bustle of a suburban home but trust, he’ll make it worth your time!
BEFORE you read Pickleback’s adoption criteria it is extremely important that potential adopters give great thought and communicate in their adoption application as to what their home set up and routine plan is for the first few weeks/months if they are the successful adopter of this most precious doggo. Pickleback cannot be settled in over just a weekend and then left on a Monday home alone while you return to work… There needs to be a plan outlined so that his foster family can feel assured that he is going to be set up for success in his new home.
ADOPTION CRITERIA
Deal breakers:
– Committed to ongoing training and support to help Chonka continue being the best version of himself.
– Daily exercise and a healthy diet to keep this healthy, strong boy happy and fit.
– It is not negotiable that Pickleback’s new forever family stay in contact with LoP Rescue and his foster family. This sweet baby is a very special boy and we hope to stay in his life to support him and his family and see what he achieves.
Non deal breakers:
– A family or human who’s home more often than not, especially during the first few weeks to help him settle in.
– Another dog friend would be ideal – Chonka’s used to company – but as long as he gets plenty of love from humans, he’ll be just fine.
HEALTH
All of the hounds are in excellent health. They have all been desexed and fully vaccinated, they eat a premium diet and enjoy daily exercise with no issues at all!
ADOPTION DETAILS
**We do our best to review and reply to all applications within 14 days, please be patient.
Please click here for an adoption application.
– Microchipping
– Desexing (done)
– Hound appropriate harness and leash
– Up to date vaccinations, flea, tick & worming treatments.
MICROCHIP NUMBER 953010100759082
SOURCE NUMBER RE128924
**Located in foster care in Victoria, Pickleback is available for interstate adoption however this comes with the firm understanding that if an interstate candidate is successful, Pickleback’s new family will need to come to HQ to complete adoption paperwork and travel home with him. Interstate candidates please see above in deal breakers/non-deal breakers. Video footage of yard & home will also need to be provided along with the agreement to a possible home check by a local Life of Pikelet rescue volunteer.
