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 20 to 25 kg. Since being in foster, he has been learning what it means to live in a home and is making lovely progress every single day.

He is a calm, affectionate boy indoors who loves to please and enjoys relaxing 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 is clean in the house, although he still needs guidance to ask to go out, so ongoing training will be important. He does not counter surf, has no guarding issues, and currently stays off the furniture. He has recently learnt how to sit, showing how willing and eager he is to learn.

Daithi is gaining confidence all the time. He has just mastered the stairs, his tail is wagging more, and he is now choosing to come over for cuddles. He loves spending time with his people and really enjoys playing together in the garden. While toys are still a bit of a mystery to him, treats definitely are not. He especially loves licky mats and snuffle balls.

Out on walks, Daithi enjoys getting out and about 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, but can become anxious in busy traffic, crowds, or if he spots a cat, which may cause him to pull or freeze. He recovers well with reassurance and looks to his humans for support. He absolutely loves the countryside and would be best suited to a quiet rural home or peaceful town setting.

Daithi gets on well with other dogs and greets them nicely. He enjoys playing and would benefit from living with another confident dog, male or female, to help build his confidence, although he could also live as an only dog with the right support. He does have a high prey drive and is not cat friendly. Care is also needed around small dogs at first, as he may initially think they are prey until he realises they are dogs.

He is generally friendly when meeting people, though he can be a little shy with some visitors. 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. There are no real negatives, just a sensitive, loving dog who needs patient humans and a calm environment to help him fully shine. With consistency, reassurance, and possibly a canine friend, he will make a truly loyal and rewarding companion.

Daithi is currently in foster in East Sussex. If you are looking for a gentle, affectionate lurcher and can offer a quiet lifestyle and plenty of love, Daithi could be the perfect addition to your family.