Alyosha Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) "Rocco" is a nearly four year old male, desexed Pharaoh Hound. He has always been a house pet and is fully housetrained, happy, gentle and safe with cats. He gets on well with other dogs but true to his sighthound heritage he prefers running games to wrestling ones. He loves children but is a gentle boy who doesn't enjoy rough play so will be best suited to living with kids around 10 years old and up. Rocco is quick minded and agile and needs routine and activity to keep his busy mind and body active. He is currently in foster care and happily indoors both overnight and during the workday, provided he gets attention, activity and exercise morning and night. He has lovely house manners, but is a busy boy so best settled when he has his own crate indoors for rest times. He will become bored if left alone in a cold backyard and may bark to entertain himself. So he is not suited to that lifestyle. He will be seeking a home where he can be genuinely part of a family, whether that family is one person or many. He thrives off being a part of everything and learning new things. He is well and truly an indoor dog and will not be adopted to an outside-dog home. Rocco is new into foster care after his previous family had changes in their circumstances that meant they didn't have the time for him that he so craves. He has been one of the most joyful and easily integrated foster dogs we have ever had the pleasure to welcome into our home. He will no doubt bring much love and joy to his new permanent owners when he finds them. He will be available for adoption after his vet clearance, in late May. Enquiries are welcome. Edit to add photo. :D Edited May 19, 2014 by Alyosha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris the Rebel Wolf Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 He's a really lovely boy Alyosha, I hope he finds a loving home. If you have a link/info on facebook do you want to PM it to me? I'll share it around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Thanks!! I can but don't know if my privacy settings will be an issue. I don't have his full ad on there anyway, just some pics. He is here though - easier to share: :D http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/rescue/pharaoh-hound.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 He is gorgeous! A few months earlier and my work colleague would have snapped him up! But she has a baby Ibizan keeping her busy now. I will keep him in mind if I hear of anyone looking for a Pharoah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris the Rebel Wolf Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Shared! But "Near Canberra, NSW"..? He is near Canberra, but in NSW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Alyosha is located in NSW ;) Absolutely stunning dog, was watching the pharoah hound at that show I met you at Alyosha and they are amazing looking dogs! Edited May 20, 2014 by kelpiecuddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 He's beautiful! Good luck Rocco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof4girls Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 He is just beautiful :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Wish there was some way to bring Rocco to the notice of Maltese-Australians. He's a beautiful example of a Pharaoh Hound ... the new name given by British Kennel Club to 6 dogs imported from Malta, original breed name Kelb tal-Fenek ('Rabbit Hound'). It's the national dog of Malta & is on the stamps and coins. http://www.k9magazinefree.com/k9_perspective/iss11p8.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 quote name='mita' timestamp='1400722119' post='6489386'] Wish there was some way to bring Rocco to the notice of Maltese-Australians. He's a beautiful example of a Pharaoh Hound ... the new name given by British Kennel Club to 6 dogs imported from Malta, original breed name Kelb tal-Fenek ('Rabbit Hound'). It's the national dog of Malta & is on the stamps and coins. http://www.k9magazinefree.com/k9_perspective/iss11p8.shtml Maybe he could be listed here if the site owners agreed? Canberra and Qbyn Maltese Community site[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Good find, Diva. There's a contact email given for that association. Maybe they'd be kind enough to pass word around about Rocco's need for a new home. http://www.malta.org.au/site/ContactDetails.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 I'll bear that in mind. He has someone tentatively interested so will wait and see how that pans out first. And yes I live in NSW but near the ACT... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Has Rocco found a home yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryGirl Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Oh, he's gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Update on this one. Rocco has a perfect and permanent home and is settling in wonderfully. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keetamouse Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Update on this one. Rocco has a perfect and permanent home and is settling in wonderfully. :D Well done Alyosha I take it Rocco is the one I forwarded to you?? Maree CPR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof4girls Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Fabulous he is a beautiful boy :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris the Rebel Wolf Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Update on this one. Rocco has a perfect and permanent home and is settling in wonderfully. :D That's fantastic news :D Excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Update on this one. Rocco has a perfect and permanent home and is settling in wonderfully. :D Wonderful wonderful update Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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