Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
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For Adoption: Kiki!
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Look no further if you love the Cocker Spaniel breed!
We would like to introduce you to Kiki. Her name means “beloved and cherished pet”. Kiki came to us weighing in about 34 lbs but has lost a couple pounds adjusting to a new life in a warm loving home with a schedule and eating kibble. She is white / liver in colour, she still has her tail that she loves to wag non-stop, even while laying down splooting, or in a half sploot position! Kiki came to us with 2 big OL’ cherry eyes which have since been fixed, but to be honest they grew on us and became part of her cuteness as she looked up at us, which she does on a regular basis looking for love and attention. Believe me she’s very hard to resist!
Kiki is a 5yr old mill mama who has had many litters of puppies. Considering what she must have gone through her nature is amazing. All Kiki seems to want is to be loved and give love in return! She had probably never lived in a house, and had no training, but the first thing she learned upon arrival was to jump up on the couch to be close to her people. When she arrived, she was unsure of the stairs and of course unsure of what everything was around. She definitely sniffed a lot which comes with her breed as well! At first she was a little shy and timid but that almost entirely left within the first day. She hasn’t yet shown a lot of interest in toys. She has been curious about the snuffle mat, and is just starting to discover Nyla bones, and will now get the occasional bout of the zoomies! It is so much fun seeing her personality start to shine through. She really is going to make some family an amazing loyal companion.
Since the time of this writing Kiki has not barked once ( 6 weeks now) even when the doorbell has rang and the other 2 dogs she lives with go crazy lol. She just sits and looks on with curiosity but not fear. Kiki may take a couple quick steps back if something loud happens beside her that she wasn’t expecting but I’m confident in a new family setting that would go away quickly once she feels comfortable in her forever home.
Kiki would be able to live in almost any type of home/apartment arrangement since she is able to do stairs and is not vocal. She does well in her crate now during the day if we need to leave for a while. At first though she did tend to do some quiet howling/whining to protest a bit. However, this has changed now that she is comfortable here. One of us works from home and she is quite content to lay in the office on her dog bed and nap on the job. At night Kiki goes into her crate in the bedroom by herself when the lights go off, and she is content and quiet until morning when we wake up and let her out, which is 9ish hours at a time. She generally likes to eat in her crate at bedtime. She does get anxious during car rides which leads to excessive drooling, but has not gotten car sick. She has taken car rides in a crate, as well as with a dog seatbelt.
Kiki’s house training was a rough start in the beginning because she didn’t have a way of letting us know she wanted out or knowing really what the routine was to relieve herself. She has since become used to our routines of outside potty breaks, and walks, and hasn’t had an accident in quite some time. She has learned that it’s ok to do her business on her walks and not hold it until we get home.
Kiki is a fantastic walker. Her walks should be around 30-45 minutes once a day or split between 2 walks, depending on your schedule. She loves walking and is tired out after them so it’s a win-win for everyone. Kiki will typically stay either right beside you or slightly behind you and usually on your right side. This is a far cry from the first walk we ever had with her, she wanted to sniff everything, so she zig zagged and was all over the place tripping us up. She does like to stop and sniff things now but it’s at her pace, she really wants to enjoy her new life and take it all in. Kiki will stop and watch other dogs with her tail wagging like crazy and wants to meet everyone in her path. She may be a bit cautious while approaching but typically not afraid. Once she gets a sniff and if you have a treat, you will be her best friend LOL! Kiki lives with 2 other dogs and although she is ok with dogs as walking companions, she wants all the love and attention to herself now that she knows what it’s like. Kiki would like to be the only dog in the home. She has not been cat tested, but I’m sure there would be great interest in what another furry friend might smell like. Kiki has a laid back nature and has not shown any prey drive with squirrels or birds in the backyard, so it is possible that she would fit into a home with cats. Kiki hasn’t been around small children since she has been with us. We have a teenager, and that has always been fine, but again because of her nature I’m sure she’d be okay with children 8 yrs old & up. She may be a little nervous in the beginning with noise level or quick movements that she’s not used to, but that should pass quickly with her becoming more comfortable in the home.
Kiki has been put on kibble food and has some issues with adapting to that or getting a regular schedule of eating. We believe she is a grazer and if her bowl was allowed to be left down she would eat her allotted amount throughout the day, but unfortunately we are unable to do that with our other 2 dogs. We feed Kiki her kibble in her crate at night. We like to use her Kibble as her treats during the day as well. But to be fair, she would also love for you to give her freeze dried liver treats or any other kind of treats you want to give her instead. She is very motivated by treats, which will be helpful when training.
Kiki has had her spay and cherry eye surgery. She has recovered and healed well. She looks just as cute as before. She has the most adorable look that she gives when she is doing her half sploot beside you in the kitchen when you are making dinner or eating something. She has also had dental work done, 7 extractions, and cleaning. She did very well in a vet setting, and the Vets have commented on how sweet she is. Kiki has had all her vaccines and has been microchipped. She will come with a Vet booklet that documents everything. The Vet has noted that she is showing signs of narrowing in her ear canals which MAY lead to recurring ear infections. Kiki did have an ear infection when she first came into our care but we had no issues administering her ear antibiotics …Kiki was a champ. Cockers are prone to ear infections due to their heavy, hanging ears, so regular ear cleaning is needed to ward off any further infections. During her dental procedures, the Vet heard a Grade 2 (2 out of 6) heart murmur. It was relatively soft, and nothing to worry about, but something that will need to be monitored at yearly exams.
Kiki is definitely motivated by treats and will be quick to learn tricks and do well in obedience training. We’ve got her to sit and she does very well with her recall but will need some more work with her new family for sure! Obedience training is a fantastic way to create, develop, and strengthen the bond between you and your pet.
Kiki has had a bath in our tub and didn’t seem to mind it too much. She also let us trim her nails while relaxing on the couch. She doesn’t mind being brushed, but introduce the brush slowly so she can sniff it first and then she is good to go.
In summary Kiki is best suited to be the only dog in the home just so she can have all the love and attention she deserves after her first rough 5 yrs in a mill. She can live pretty much anywhere, but a busy downtown city environment will be too much for her as she is still adjusting to life outside of a mill/ Kiki is a gentle soul, her energy level is on the lower side. She is happiest when she can be with her people. With her sweet, cuddly, quiet demeanor, and desire to be with her people, Kiki has been a wonderful addition to our home and we have no doubt she will be the missing piece that will complete some lucky family
Name: Kiki
ID # PDR1347
Age: 5yrs
Gender: female
Spayed: yes
UTD vaccines: yes
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Colours: brown and white
Coat length: med
House trained: yes
Special needs: no
OK with kids: older
OK with cats: yes
Ok with dogs: yes, but not to live with
Status: adoptable
Microchip: yes
Size: medium
Location: Waterloo
Adoption fee: $700
