Daithi
Daithi is a gorgeous lurcher lad with a gentle heart who is ready for his second chance. Around four years old, he stands at approximately 24 inches to the shoulder and weighs 25 kg. Since being in foster, he’s been learning what it means to live in a home and is making lovely progress every single day.
He’s a calm, affectionate boy indoors who thrives on routine and loves to relax on his bed or in his crate, where he sleeps happily with the door open. He settles very quickly when left for up to three hours and has great house manners. He’s clean in the house, although he still needs guidance to ask to go out, so ongoing training will be important. He doesn’t counter surf, has no guarding issues, and currently stays off the furniture. He’s recently learnt how to sit and is very keen to please.
Daithi’s confidence is growing all the time. He’s now happily using the stairs indoors, his tail is wagging more, and he’s choosing to come over for cuddles. He loves time with his people and really enjoys pottering about or playing in the garden, where he’s incredibly well behaved and not barky. He has the occasional burst of zoomies, especially after dinner or at bedtime, which is very sweet to see. Toys are still a bit of a mystery to him, but treats definitely aren’t, especially licky mats and snuffle balls.
Out on walks, Daithi really comes into his own. He absolutely loves the countryside and settles beautifully indoors after a good walk. He does need regular exercise to help him relax, and will need two to three good walks a day, around 90 minutes in total. He walks nicely on the lead most of the time and has excellent recall indoors and in the garden. He can still be unsure on certain surfaces and environments, such as metal stairs or some types of flooring, and can feel overwhelmed in busy or unfamiliar situations. He benefits from gentle reassurance and looks to his humans for support. A quieter rural home or peaceful town setting would suit him best.
Daithi gets on well with other dogs and has grown in confidence socialising, not just with sighthounds but with calmer dogs of other breeds too. He enjoys their company and would be happy living with another relaxed, confident dog, male or female, although he could also live as an only dog with the right support. His prey drive has increased as his confidence has grown, so he’s not cat friendly, and care is needed around small dogs at first until he realises they’re dogs.
He’s generally polite when meeting new people and is becoming more relaxed, often choosing to ignore visitors or occasionally asking for a gentle fuss. He can still have the odd wobble with new or less familiar people, where something unexpected can spook him and he may need space and time to settle again. With calm handling and reassurance, he recovers well. He travels well in the car, responds to his name, and is an easy, pleasant companion to have around the home.
Daithi is a beautiful boy inside and out. He’s sensitive and thoughtful, with so much love to give, and he just needs patient, understanding humans and a calm environment to help him continue building confidence. With consistency, kindness, and possibly a canine friend, he’ll make a truly loyal and rewarding companion.
Daithi is currently in foster in East Sussex. If you’re looking for a gentle, affectionate lurcher and can offer a quiet lifestyle, lovely walks, and lots of reassurance, Daithi could be the perfect addition to your family.
