ADOPTED--Purebred Bouvier (fawn colour, 4 years old) for Adoption

Our vets called us this morning. One of their 'clients' brought in their bouvier to be put down.

When the vet asked why (because they have seen the dog before and zero issues, always friendly), the guy just said, "I can't keep the dog, it's too much." Long story short, the vet made him surrender the dog to her. She refused to put down a perfectly good dog. And I have no idea why he just didn't take the dog to the SPCA, the vets gave him that option too. But the guy said, "If you put him down, I want his ashes". My feeling is the wife had issues with the dog, for whatever reason (rumor has it she is an alcoholic) and he just was between a rock and a hard spot.

The vets asked us to foster home him for a while because the clinic was way way too stressful, by this morning he had given himself colitis (really bad diarreha and even to the point of having blood in it). OUr vets assure us he didn't have it when he came it, that it started this morning.

So I have this 110lb gorgeous bouvier in the house with me. He (his name is Budweiser) is resting quite comfortably next to me, but is quite fearful. I don't think the folks that had him really socialized him and certainly no obedience.

He has never shown agression to anyone that the vets or anyone inthe clinic can figure. I think he is suffering from separation anxiety.

We most likely will take him to the behaviour specialist near us and get a better evaluation. He doesn't come from a home with kids but did live with another bouvier until she had to be put down at 12 years old.

ANYWAY, if you are interested in an adult wheaten bouvier, who is all up-to-date with shots, has been neutered and will have a really excellent behaviour evalution, send me an email to kincaic@gmail.com

Of course, there is a possibility he won't leave our place - I mean what's one more dog, we have 10...

Unless the evaluation comes back that he would be better as the one-dog home.

Anyway, yell if anyone is interested.

Oh you can phone me too, please send me an email and I will send you my phone number.


Cathy

omg... the wheaties are gorgeous!'
Im glad you are not closer. Poor boy, definitely deserves a home.

wow... tempting.....

Let us know what happens. If her really needs a fosterhome I have room here. I cant drive out to get him, but there is room.

Aw, poor guy. Happy he found temporary shelter with you and hope a loving home steps forward soon.

Thanks. I sure hope the rescue folks can find someone who wants him as in a forever home. But it will depend somewhat on the evaluation from the behaviourist. Reality, the guy who surrendered him (who wanted him put down) could be lying about everything he told the vet. BUT at least the vets have previous experience with the dog and have never had an issue.

All good I think. He can stay with us until the right home shows up.

No worries He'll go fast.

I knew someone who got a beautiful German Shorthair Pointer in a similar way. She lived next to a vet and happened to be sitting outside when the guy brought the dog in. He and his wife were splitting up and she was going to try and get the dog just to spite him. He was afraid that it would get abused so he was going to put it to sleep (I suppose the SPCA wasn't an option because the wife could have just gone and picked it up). He gave the dog to the girl and it worked out for everyone.

Update.

So after just 12 hours, he is all bouncy and keen to be with us. He comes over and flips your hand for pets.

No issues at all. Right now he is sleeping right by my chair while I'm working.

We went for a walk this morning and met the other dogs through the fence--no barking or growling, nothing.

He is really sweet.

He will need a place with either lots of room for him to run or someone who is willing to walk him every day for significant periods I think.

You would never know this was the same 'afraid' dog that came home last night.

Again, ifyou know of anyone who wants a bouvier or just a nice, loving big companion dog, give them my name and email ...

So this is Graeme. About 30 inches at the shoulder and 110lbs.
Awful clip on him but at least for right now it's easy to take care of...
And yes, most Bouviers get their ears cropped.. but I like them natural.

Wonderful!
I am seeing posts about him on various doggie chat lists also.

He sounds like a great do, Im so glad that he has a second chance!

We are going to keep him! I think he will become my husband's everyday, all day companion dog. thanks for all the kind words.

Hmmm, how is it that we didnt se that coming....?

Well keep us updated as to how he does. I bet he really is a great dog!

Cathyjk wrote:We are going to keep him! I think he will become my husband's everyday, all day companion dog. thanks for all the kind words.

if you ever change your mind!! I have always wanted a bouvier! they are such wonderful sweet giants!!

been a long time, we will have to try to get together soon!!

Cathyjk wrote:Our vets called us this morning. One of their 'clients' brought in their bouvier to be put down.

When the vet asked why (because they have seen the dog before and zero issues, always friendly), the guy just said, "I can't keep the dog, it's too much." Long story short, the vet made him surrender the dog to her. She refused to put down a perfectly good dog. And I have no idea why he just didn't take the dog to the SPCA, the vets gave him that option too. But the guy said, "If you put him down, I want his ashes". My feeling is the wife had issues with the dog, for whatever reason (rumor has it she is an alcoholic) and he just was between a rock and a hard spot.

The vets asked us to foster home him for a while because the clinic was way way too stressful, by this morning he had given himself colitis (really bad diarreha and even to the point of having blood in it). OUr vets assure us he didn't have it when he came it, that it started this morning.

So I have this 110lb gorgeous bouvier in the house with me. He (his name is Budweiser) is resting quite comfortably next to me, but is quite fearful. I don't think the folks that had him really socialized him and certainly no obedience.

He has never shown agression to anyone that the vets or anyone inthe clinic can figure. I think he is suffering from separation anxiety.

We most likely will take him to the behaviour specialist near us and get a better evaluation. He doesn't come from a home with kids but did live with another bouvier until she had to be put down at 12 years old.

ANYWAY, if you are interested in an adult wheaten bouvier, who is all up-to-date with shots, has been neutered and will have a really excellent behaviour evalution, send me an email to kincaic@gmail.com

Of course, there is a possibility he won't leave our place - I mean what's one more dog, we have 10...

Unless the evaluation comes back that he would be better as the one-dog home.

Anyway, yell if anyone is interested.

Oh you can phone me too, please send me an email and I will send you my phone number.


Cathy

Glad to see someone is crazier than us.
We only have 6 dogs. Like the bouvier
but I like big dogs.
Glad your keeping him so now there's 11.
Good luck.

Glad to see someone is crazier than us.
We only have 6 dogs. Like the bouvier
but I like big dogs.
Glad your keeping him so now there's 11.

hahaha...yeah, I keep telling people, once you get more than 4 or 5, you don't notice.

We are supposed to be getting two Tibetian Terrier puppies too, but for right now, that will have to wait a bit!

Graeme has just a wonderful dog, lots of energy, smart --just needs a little bit of manner training!