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Jackson

Age: 7 months | Dog | Lurcher

Rescue: Starfish Dog Rescue

JACKSON – UPDATED PROFILE ??26th August 7 month old Lurcher type – fostered in Gloucestershire Jackson has now been in the UK for nearly three weeks, so we can give you a really good picture of what life is like living with this lovely boy and, importantly, how he has settled into life here. Jackson started his life as a stray in Spain and came into the rescue we have worked alongside for the past 15 years when he was a young puppy. I travel to Spain twice a year with my own dogs and, because of the relationship we have built with the rescue over many years, I only bring dogs back to the UK that I have personally met and spent time with and would be happy to have living in my own home or one of our foster homes. When I met Jackson in June, I believed he was probably a Galgo — a Spanish Greyhound — but he may well be a mix, possibly with Labrador. One thing I did know was that he was going to grow into a big boy and that he was far too special to spend his puppyhood growing up in Spanish kennels. He was a lovely, friendly puppy who wasn't particularly nervous. I took him out to a café and to the vets while I was in Spain and he simply accepted everything that was happening around him. New places, new people, other dogs — nothing seemed to faze him. And having now lived with him here, we can see that this really is Jackson. ?? ?? LIFE WITH JACKSON Jackson currently lives with five other dogs, including his great friend Kyle, who also came over from Spain. For such a young dog he has been remarkably easy and uncomplicated. Like he was in Spain, Jackson adjusts to new situations incredibly quickly. He is lovely with the other dogs and, importantly, he is respectful. Not every dog wants to play with a seven-month-old whirlwind! He and Kyle absolutely love playing together and sometimes they get a little bit over the top ?? but you only have to tell them and they stop. And then you will often find them cuddled up together asleep. Jackson also looks for Kyle when they are out walking if Kyle has wandered off somewhere sniffing, so it is very obvious that he forms lovely bonds with other dogs. Because of this, we really don't think it would do Jackson justice to be an only dog. He genuinely enjoys canine company and we would like to see him living with another friendly dog. ?? OUT ON WALKS Jackson has been brilliant out walking. Obviously, anyone who knows Sighthounds will know that recall isn't necessarily their strongest attribute! ?? But so far, so good with Jackson. He has met lots of other dogs and has walked in a pack alongside friends' dogs, including three small Terrier types, and he has had no issues at all. If Jackson gets a little too playful and another dog tells him off, he is respectful and listens. He absolutely loves his countryside walks and has recently discovered the wonderful art of blackberry picking! ?? We have some lovely videos below of him doing exactly that, happily wandering along with a whole pack of dogs. He walks nicely on the lead, although he is a strong young dog and occasionally forgets himself and needs reminding that we are supposed to be walking nicely! Mostly, though, he is very good. ? OUT AND ABOUT We have deliberately taken Jackson to lots of different places to see how he copes with life outside the home. He has been to coffee shops, a garden centre and a pub, always accompanied by other dogs, and he has taken everything completely in his stride. He is a very friendly boy and will happily say hello to anyone who wants to say hello to him. At the garden centre he absolutely loved the ladies and was rolling around on his back amongst the clothes rails, thoroughly enjoying himself! ?? He has met children who were the right height to receive Jackson kisses too. At the pub we sat in the garden and Jackson simply lay down and watched the world go by. The same at the café — just completely relaxed and taking everything in. He really is a very adaptable young dog. ?? AT HOME At home, Jackson is actually a pretty chilled boy. He is a typical Sighthound in that once he has had his walk, he is very happy to crash out and relax. He sleeps at night in the utility room in his own bed alongside Kyle and there are no problems at all. He is completely clean in the house. He is also happy to jump into the van, although sometimes he does get a little car sick. It is still early days and he is getting used to travelling, so we expect this to improve as he becomes more accustomed to it. Most of the time he is absolutely fine. ?? SO WHAT SORT OF HOME DOES JACKSON NEED? Jackson is looking for someone who is looking for a large, friendly, happy young dog and understands that, although he is wonderfully balanced, he is still only seven months old. He will need someone who has the time and patience to continue his puppy training and help him grow into the lovely adult dog we know he is going to become. He needs: ?? Two good walks a day where he can have plenty of opportunity to run and explore safely ?? Someone who enjoys getting out and about with their dog ?? Another friendly, sociable dog in the home ?? Someone who isn't going to leave him for hours on his own ?? Continued training and guidance as he grows ?? And, most importantly, a family who will let him be the young, goofy, loving dog that he is Jackson is a very special boy. He is affectionate, friendly, sociable, adaptable and incredibly loving. He has already experienced so much in his short life and has taken every new challenge in his stride. We have included videos below showing Jackson in different situations — out walking with a pack of dogs, blackberry picking, visiting places, meeting people and simply being Jackson — because sometimes seeing a dog for yourself tells you far more than we ever can in words. Jackson is not neutered as he is still too young and has plenty of growing to do. He is fully vaccinated and has had all his required blood tests, which were clear. If you think Jackson could be the boy for you, please email us in the first instance at starfishdogrescue@hotmail.co.uk and we will send you our questionnaire. Please don't apply if you are looking for a quiet little sofa dog — Jackson is a young, active boy who needs a home prepared to give him the life, exercise, company and continued training he deserves. But if you are looking for a big, beautiful, friendly, slightly ridiculous, loving young dog who is going to make you smile every single day… Jackson could be your boy. ?? Videos below ?? At the Pub with new friends https://youtu.be/pmVjYd46k1E?si=mD9_f6bRu4F6wrpN https://youtube.com/shorts/n4bgxrxA34w?si=PUootI-UpBV4Nbbr Leaving the Pub https://youtube.com/shorts/X4iDfqLQXG8?si=uo_Gq9JCh8vU26fS After a busy day https://youtube.com/shorts/yoFf3rnlf7M?si=pcKZfk77UqGczVrs Out on walk new friends https://youtube.com/shorts/i8OWONBGB18?si=OHtShtRgaiwkNa9x https://youtube.com/shorts/QCI-EvV0h4U?si=hj76xm3SnLJMt1II This is meeting them for the first time https://youtube.com/shorts/VYJd27728A0?si=upP6qxw27l4xU-ps Bitey face with his best friend Kyle https://youtube.com/shorts/o-1EluxGTG0?si=EkfzFma7KznyC-Fq Got really bored shopping and just laid down https://youtube.com/shorts/jhQI2DWKGgQ?si=Nzs-jgflQBd9sz1r Waiting for Tea Cake https://youtube.com/shorts/qehwaw9zKfg?si=4PV0D5aaAT58AnWi Out walking with his foster family https://youtube.com/shorts/W517YhJzYZw?si=uSS9KauqPpcLfulj https://youtube.com/shorts/yQlzDtQRMWY?si=NuBYGpaTTSRS6RFI Climbing a tree https://youtube.com/shorts/xEFj6dLfIB0?si=EKJQf7WtaQ0w6GMv Blackberry Picking https://youtube.com/shorts/yJKyADKLQfk?si=9ToXGTp5y0_pOhhK https://youtube.com/shorts/tjTR9cSwOjk?si=ScXMVDwCV-p4HHkW Meeting Uncle Steve for the first time jumped on his lap https://youtube.com/shorts/qXIdsf_ZM0M?si=JpxFtT743C-KvlNj

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