How big? Medium as adult
How old? Puppy (around six months)
Male or female? Male
Living with kids? I can live with children (8+)
Living with dogs? I can live with other dogs
Resident dog required? No
Living with cats? I've not been tested with cats
Where can I live? I'd like an active, semi-rural home
Where am I from? Cyprus

About Rufus

Rufus, Tyler, Spencer, Smoky and Shiloh were rescued along with their gorgeous mum, Sally, as the family were living as strays. We think they had probably survived on the outskirts of a small village for a while, but eventually the dog warden was called to come and collect them, and take them to the local municipal shelter.

Rufus is the more confident and self assured pup of the litter. He has boundless enthusiasm when meeting new people and loves nothing more than being the centre of attention. He has a very charming personality and is always eager to be snuggling into you or chewing your fingers so you’ll pet him. He’s very affectionate and happy being handled. Rufus gets on with other dogs outside of his littermates too and is always the instigator of a game of chase. He’s not shy to being a little bit naughty if he wants to get the attention of another dog to play with them, and will dance around them, play bowing and wiggling like a little goon. He’s a funny character and sure to bring so much joy into a household.

Being hound mix puppies, this litter will need active lifestyles with families who enjoy the outdoors and can offer a semi-rural surrounding area. Although confident when together, the pups will initially struggle once separated and we think they would do better outside the city. It doesn’t have to be in the middle of the countryside, but away from lots of noise and hustle and bustle would be best for them.

The pups are now around six months old and have had no training, so adopters need to be prepared to start from scratch. They had a rough start in life, and so they need to be treated with kindness, respect and patience as they adjust to a companion lifestyle. They have never lived in a home before, and it will be a huge change for each of them.

We feel that all the pups could be adopted into homes with other dogs. They are sociable, friendly, curious and very fun-loving, so having a four legged playmate would be great for them. They are still in a nibbly stage, typical of their age, and therefore might be better suited to children a little older (8+). The pups haven’t been tested with cats.

Rufus is currently based in Cyprus and has a clean bill of health. He is ready to travel once he finds his forever home.

Please note, any mention of breed is nothing more than an educated guess based on what we know about the dog, their appearance, behaviour, and common breeds in their country of origin. We can never guarantee breed specifics, nor can we confirm the exact age of our dogs, unless they were born in our care. Age estimations are made by our vets based on the development of the dog, their general health and energy, and assessing their teeth.