My name is Ben!

Meet Ben! A 5-year-old Jindo mix weighing 16kg

Ben is a little shy at first, but he warms up quickly if you offer him a treat. He gets along exceptionally well with children under 13 and even allows strangers to pick him up. Once he trusts you, he’ll reward you with his signature move—rolling over to show his belly!

With other dogs, Ben is generally friendly but cautious. He’s uncomfortable around larger dogs or those with high energy levels but is more relaxed and amicable with dogs his size or smaller. While he doesn’t initiate trouble, Ben might engage if another dog provokes him, particularly dominant males, so introductions to unfamiliar dogs should be supervised. However, he’s mostly indifferent to other dogs unless they’re particularly territorial. Ben isn’t a fan of cats—he gets overly excited when he spots one on walks and tries to chase them, so a cat-free home would be best. His energy level is moderate; he loves outdoor adventures but is content to relax peacefully afterward.

When it comes to walks, Ben is calm and steady enough for even seniors or children to handle, though his love for sniffing means he’ll often pause to investigate interesting scents. Ben rarely barks and is well behaved in a crate or car. He does need a little help getting into the vehicle as he’s not quite ready to jump in on his own.

Ben is polite with humans around food but may growl if another dog approaches his meal. However, if the other dog stays neutral, so does Ben. He’s fully outdoor potty-trained but may mark in new environments.

Once a loyal guardian of a vegetable garden, Ben found himself homeless when the area was redeveloped, but he’s now ready to find his forever family.

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Does Ben sound like the right companion for you? Send in your application today here or through our website:
adoptmekoreanrescue.org/adoption-application/

AKR dogs can arrive at Vancouver or Toronto airport and may be able to arrive at some US airports (Seattle, LA, NY, Boston, etc) where we have flight volunteers. If interested, please contact us.