progress update: Jan 2024
Hugo came into our lives to join our three other DAWG dogs. Helen was sure he would be a good fit – and he was! He immediately made himself at home.
He loves to walk in the New Forest. He was a bit concerned about the prickly bits at first but now he’s happy to go anywhere. He’s made new friends among the other walkers.
He is a cross between a Jack Russell and a Pug, hence he looks like a tiny Boxer. He must also be crossed with a Springbok because he can jump like no other dog we have seen. He bounds down the garden, clearing the raised bed and pond every time. Unfortunately, he was also able to jump onto the table and eat my sandwich when I wasn’t looking.
He can run like the wind. Lucy, our Jack Russell/Staffie cross used to be the fastest terrier we ever met and likes to challenge other dogs to a race. She was a bit shocked when Hugo could easily outpace her. They are about the same age and are now great friends, having noisy tug-of-war sessions together.
He is a real slug-a-bed in the morning. He waits until the last moment to come for his breakfast. Afterwards, when he’s not on guard in the front window, ready to hurl abuse at couriers, he loves to snuggle up to us on the sofa like a very good hot water bottle. When we give him a tickle, he gives happy little noises.
Thank you Helen for giving us such a great character!
progress update: Nov 2023
Hugo and Lucy are starting to play together.
They both enjoy a tug-of-war.
Of course, there is a lot of noise involved.
Luckily, they are both very good natured!
He doesn’t care where he sits…
Thank you for introducing us to such a character
Bob & Lisa
Hugo came into the Rescue and very quickly went his new home :-
Hugo came into a household already occupied by three DAWG dogs, so it was very exciting for him. He was told to make himself at home… and he did!
The next day, he had settled down enormously and you would believe he had been here for years. The other dogs accepted him, especially after his first walk in the New Forest.
He met several new friends while we were out walking (human and canine) and was very polite. Everybody liked him. He was also very good when we walked past the cows, ponies and donkeys. He loved the ponds. For the first time in years we have a dog that likes to paddle!
He is evidently not an early riser. He doesn’t join the breakfast queue until the last minute and afterwards goes back to bed until a reasonable hour.
During the day, he joins the others on the back of the sofa to watch the World go by through the bay window (and joins in the shouting if a courier appears).
Thank you, Helen, for introducing us to such a nice friendly dog and a real character.