Gilbert

Gilbert is a gorgeous 5 year old male neutered chow chow. Gilbert came to us as an unclaimed stray from the pound along with a little female frienchie, he is a wonderful lad and an absolute delight to be around. He is your typical aloof chow, his fantastic and cheeky chow chow nature is shining through. Is Gilbert the right dog for you? the Chow combines the nobility of a lion, the drollness of a panda, the appeal of a teddybear, the grace and independence of a cat, and the loyalty and devotion of a dog, dignified and aloof. Not really fond of being hugged or fussed over, but a quiet, attentive companion to his favourite person, and his loyalty extends to other family members. This is a highly territorial and protective breed, who’ll give a clear warning to anyone approaching without his person’s welcome. Chow Chows are very independent and aloof, and they need an owner who appreciates those traits but won’t let the dog take over. Chow Chows may bond with just one person or to their immediate family. They’re suspicious of strangers. Chows need to be brushed two or three times a week to keep their coat in good condition. Chows need daily exercise. the Chow Chow has limited peripheral vision; it’s best to approach from the front. Some compare the Chow Chow’s disposition to that of a cat: aloof, reserved, independent, dignified, intelligent, and stubborn. Chows tend to mind their own business and don’t usually start trouble. They’ll play with their people, but strangers are of no interest to them unless they’re approaching the Chow’s home without invitation from his owner — in which case he’ll challenge the trespasser. He will, however, let strangers touch him if introduced by one of his owners. Gilbert is quite the regal little man, he walks beautifully on the lead, nose down sniffing everything in sight!! he is house trained, he loves his food and walks. Gilbert is a gentle little soul, he is a darling with not a bad bone in his body. He loves other dogs on his terms and was totally dominated by the little frenchy he arrived with, when out together he just sits in her shadow, when out separately he loves to play with the other dogs, especially the chows! He is not destructive at all and is quite content being left for short periods. Gilbert travels perfectly in the car, and is an absolute pleasure to have. This lovely boy would make a fantastic addition to any family as he is a lovely loyal companion. He can be housed with older children age 13 plus. Due to their stubborn nature we are looking for a home for him that has breed experience – THIS IS A MUST!! you must also be committed to his grooming needs as he will need regular grooming. Gilbert has not been cat tested. Gilbert is neutered and chipped, he is flea and wormed. Select CountyAvonBedfordshireBerkshireBordersBuckinghamshireCambridgeshireCentralCheshireClevelandClwydCornwallCounty AntrimCounty ArmaghCounty DownCounty FermanaghCounty LondonderryCounty TyroneCumbriaDerbyshireDevonDorsetDumfries and GallowayDurhamDyfedEast SussexEssexFifeGloucestershireGrampianGreater ManchesterGwentGwynedd CountyHampshireHerefordshireHertfordshireHighlands and IslandsHumbersideIsle of ManIsle of WightKentLancashireLeicestershireLincolnshireLondonLothianMerseysideMid GlamorganMiddlesexNorfolkNorth YorkshireNorthamptonshireNorthumberlandNottinghamshireOxfordshirePowysRutlandShropshireSomersetSouth GlamorganSouth YorkshireStaffordshireStrathclydeSuffolkSurreyTaysideTyne and WearWarwickshireWest GlamorganWest MidlandsWest SussexWest YorkshireWiltshireWorcestershire