How big? Medium-Large as adult
How old? Puppy (estimated DOB 04.10.2023)
Male or female? Male
Living with kids? I can live with children (6+)
Living with dogs? I can live with other dogs
Resident dog required? No, but would be beneficial
Living with cats? I’ve not been tested with cats
Where can I live? I’d like a calm, semi-rural home with a garden
Where am I from? Cyprus

About Spike

Spike and Eren were found in an outhouse belonging to a public swimming pool, but no one had any idea how the puppies had turned up there. A likely story is that someone dumped them in an area where they knew they would be found, and someone else would take responsibility for them. Well look how that worked!

Eren was adopted in Cyprus recently, but Spike is still looking for his forever home. Since he arrived he has really come out of his shell and spending time with other dogs has helped him to gain trust in humans significantly. He is still a little reserved in his approach, but he really wants to be friends with you and once you start giving him a fuss he absolutely loves it.

Spike is very good with other dogs. Aside from his brother, he is gentle with puppies much younger and smaller than him, he’s friendly with other bouncy and playful dogs, and he’s gentle with other shyer dogs. He reads the room very well. He likes to play and often gets involved in some some rough and tumble with the other dogs, but will always show submission if the other dog gets a bit too worked up and will take himself off for a break.

Spike has recently discovered the wonder of belly rubs and will roll onto his back and paw you for more if you stop. His fur is still in the puppy-soft stage and it’s like stoking velvet! Although he has clumsy, big paws, he tries very hard to be gentle with them and just softly taps you if he wants more attention. He also likes an ear rub and a chin scratch.

Spike has the most gorgeous face and lovely eyes, and when you’re stood talking to him he gazes up at you listening. He’s still a bit unsure around strangers, but there’s not a bad bone in his body at all and he’s simply shy. There’s never any aggression or hostility, he just needs time and reassurance. This in mind we think Spike would probably prefer a home with another resident dog who he can learn from, and who can help make him feel safe. He interacts so well with other dogs and we think it would help him settle into a companion lifestyle faster than if he was the only dog in the household.

Spike is looking for homes outside of the city away from busy roads and lots of noise. His confidence will naturally grow as he gets more settled and in tune with a new routine, but we feel putting Spike in an environment that was too busy for him would just be too overwhelming. He is a cheeky, playful and inquisitive puppy, and could be homed with children aged 6+ as long as they’re not too boisterous. He would also like a home with access to a garden, as he’s never (to our knowledge) been inside a home before, and having direct access to a garden really benefits dogs that have never lived in the confines of a house before.

Spike will grow up to be an amazing young dog given the time, understanding and security he craves. He had a really rough start in life and he just needs the reassurance that the future is going to be so much better. Puppies are a lot of work, but you reap the rewards of the effort and energy you put into raising them, and Spike has heaps of potential to make a brilliant companion.

Spike 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.