brightstar123 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Hi everyone, I have a private rescue looking for a loving and suitable home. He's a 10mth old desexed male English Setter, blue belton, full pedigree papers. Fully vaccinated, current heart worm/tick/flea/intestinal worming. Well socialised with adults and children but still learning not to jump up (only an occasional behaviour now) so he might be best not with very young children. Sweet and affectionate, happy temperament :) Ok on the lead, not trained but doesn't pull too much. Very basic obedience training - recall not reliable yet. Previous owners didn't have any time for him Would suit a family on some land or even an average to large suburban backyard. Ok with other dogs but probably happiest with another bouncy large young dog around his age. We have a young female lab who is not very impressed with him. He needs to learn some doggy manners, his main bad habit is barking in the other dogs face and biting/nipping their neck/ears if they won't play with him. I've seen fairly dominant behaviour so far. He's going really well on a mainly raw diet at the moment, has been fully vet checked and has great skin and ears. No digestive problems I've seen. Well grown and lean body condition, very nice movement and good coat. Hasn't been digging or barking, apart from crying the first night he was with us and barking during play. Has seen cats and was curious and not showing signs of aggression, but most likely would have liked to chase and bounce on them, so no cats recommended. Ok in the car - possibly mild car sickness leading to drooling, but no vomiting. To summarise, a fairly straightforward energetic young dog, pretty well socialised, a few bad habits, no serious behavioural problems, needs love and training. Please ask any questions and share with friends - he is available at a low price just to cover my costs. I'll post some pics later when he gets back from the groomer! Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Have you contacted his breeder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightstar123 Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Yep left a message for the breeder today, haven't heard back yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightstar123 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Here's a few pics of him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightstar123 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Archie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightstar123 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Archie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightstar123 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Archie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Wow, he's gorgeous! Don't see many of them around these days, I'm sure either the breeder or a breed club might have the perfect home waiting for a young dog like this. I can't believe that just a few months after getting him, his new owners didn't want him and didn't let the breeder know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightstar123 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Still waiting to hear back from the breeder and breed clubs. Yes he is a lovely happy boy, he just wants to cuddle. Very sad to see him rehomed so young but I think it was for the best in this case, for a number of reasons. I'm surprised that I haven't had any interest so far, he really would make a great family dog as he's good with older/taller kids and very gentle and affectionate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) He's very beautiful, isn't he. Even tho' this link is Qld, there's a Setter Club of Qld which covers English Setters. They say they're a contact point for rescue/rehoming. They might have some links or some ways of bringing Archie to breed lovers attention (like they have a newsletter & a Facebook page): http://www.irishsetters-whitsunday.com/page1002.html Edited July 14, 2014 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 If you can put together an A4 sized poster & contact Burkes on here, she will organise for it to go out on the rescue email network which encompasses most Federal Government departments, local government, hospitals, unis & interested individuals in the ACT & surrounding NSW. The power of the poster really works, I have found great homes for pets over the years through the poster network. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I will post this on the English Setter club of Vics FB page & the Qld Setter club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecross Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hi brightstar123 It's sad reading this about an English Setter my mum has English Setters and would kindly take him as a loving family pet my mums number is 0416140849 if you would like to contact her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightstar123 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Thanks for the replies and help with this boy :) About an hour ago I spoke to a nice sounding older vet couple who are coming to meet him this week, they live on 10 acres and already have an Irish Setter, so it sounds pretty good. If they don't end up taking him I will definitely follow up with some of the other suggestions. Thanks again, it should be a good outcome for a lovely young dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Best wishes with the rehoming possibilities. I keep going back & drooling over his photo. Gorgeous looking boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 What a beautiful dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightstar123 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Just to let everyone know, I just saw this fellow off to his new home today, they seem lovely and very capable. Beautiful property, had a spot ready for him in front of the fire! He's already had some tasty brisket bones and got a nice new collar, lead, harness, bed and coat lol. Fingers crossed everything works out but she loved him so I think it's a happy ending :) Thanks everyone who offered their help with this guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yay!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Just to let everyone know, I just saw this fellow off to his new home today, they seem lovely and very capable. Beautiful property, had a spot ready for him in front of the fire! He's already had some tasty brisket bones and got a nice new collar, lead, harness, bed and coat lol. Fingers crossed everything works out but she loved him so I think it's a happy ending :) Thanks everyone who offered their help with this guy! Yay!!!!! Top update. Paws crossed for a bright future for Archie & his new family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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