Murphy

Now Adopted

Breed

Bernedoodle

Gender

Male

Location

West Lothian, Scotland

Age

July 2024

Fee

£350

Murphy is a typical young dog, full of fun, a bit giddy and a goofball, very loving, can be a bit of a mischief maker.

No Full Time Workers
Large and secured garden
No children under 12 years old
Active home

Murphy Loves

Walkies
Tug of war
Attention

Meet Murphy

Background

Murphy is very much loved by his current family but sadly there has been a sad situation with the family so they have found at present they cannot give Murphy the full attention he so requires. A family member has become serious ill and it’s so hard for everyone involved, trying to juggle to cope at a time so precious to them all.

Requirements

Persons need to be at home most of the day, be fit and able to exercise a large dog that needs some training, he does tend to still pull on his lead. A home where Murphy will get exercised regularly with some socialising and training put into place please.

Murphy can live with another dog, all dogs in the home MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED and we will ask from you a vet letter. Your dog needs to be well socialised and calm around other dogs. No cats, may chase.

We will only rehome Murphy in a home with dog savvy children aged 13 and over. If you have visiting small children he will tend to jump up and knock them over with sheet excitement, so supervise at all times

Your garden must be safe and secure, any gates must have a lock.

Absolutely no “showboating” Murphy in (at least) the first week. This means allowing Murphys time to settle in your home, with you/your family and the people that Murphy will be living with.

Exercise

Murphy loves his walks and has two good walks per day, plus playtime in his garden.

He does sometimes pull on his lead especially when he sees other dogs and gets giddy with excitement (we do recommend some loose lead training).

His recall is variable at times as he gets easily distracted (would benefit with some training going forward). We do not recommend allowing Murphy off lead unless you are 100% trusting with his recall. Our suggestion would be to hire safe secure dog paddocks and practice recall, these are around £6 for 1/2 an hour.

He is very excitable and keen to interact with other dogs; no aggression, just keen to sniff and play.

From the owners

With the recent family issues, they are really struggling to give Murphy the time and training that he needs. He is an intelligent dog who could make someone a great pet. I just wish it could be us. It will break our heart to give him up, but what is best for Murphy is the only thing that matters. I hope you will be able to help.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes: Playing with his toots and tug of war

Dislikes: Reactive to sudden noises, with the noise reaction he with jump up

Murphy has a soft curly coat which his owners keep short.

He only sheds minimally, as all dogs shed some amount.

Happy to be brushed at home every few days.

Attends a professional groomers every 8 to 10 weeks.

Murphy is a typical young dog, full of fun, a bit giddy and a goofball, very loving, can be a bit of a mischief maker, lively, energetic, does bounce, loves the attention to be petted and enjoys playing games with his owners.

Murphy is good with adults and children but will get over excited, all giddy and may jump and bounce. He needs to time to settle himself and calm down, then he is fine.

Murphy needs to be better socialised. Because of recent family issues stated above, he has not encountered as many other people as his family would have liked. He also may bark at unexpected noises.

Counter surfer, a boy who just loves any food by the sounds of things.

On two occasions Murphy has bitten, not intentionally, after he stole a large block of cheese/piece of banana cake . Murphy bit his human Daddy when he put his hand in his mouth and tried to retrieve the food. He does not guard his normal kibble or toys. He has never shown any form of aggression to other dogs or people.

Murphy’s general obedience is ok we are informed but would certainly benefit with some extra training.

Murphy is mostly toilet trained but he has been known to have the occasional accident (this just maybe due to some anxiousness within the family dynamics, dogs can pick up on things and react in different forms).

He sleeps in the kitchen but has access to the dinning area (with newly rehomed dogs we ask you sleep nearby the first few nights as they will be unsettle with the change of environment).

Murphy can be left alone for a few hours whilst you attended appointments or go shopping etc.

Only been destructive in the home when he was a small puppy whilst he was teething.

Never been crated.

Travels well in the car.

Colour Tri Coloured

Height 21 inches might still have a bit of growing to do

Weight 24 Kgs

Booster due October 2025

No known allergies and in good health.

Before you apply

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