Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Story
Jolly ol' London ACCT-A-171572 is a 3-year-old lady wot came in as an owner surrender on 15/8/2024 'cause of some skin issues they done noticed 'bout free weeks ago - also the blighter wot's been takin' care of her all this time had to pop off to 'ospital, and they don't allow mastiffs in them waitin' rooms, innit?
While hanging fire in't chock-a-block shelter, London done her best to keep calm and carry on, pipe down and get in the queue for a quick trip to rescue, but gor it's bleedin' tough, innit? Them blokes 'round her just need to give a bird some space sometimes - it's a lot to go frough when you lose yer 'ome.
Jolly ol' London's down for a mini break here in the shelter, but wot's really her cup of tea would be a nice, easy, soothing stay with a rescue wot knows how a mastiff thinks. If that's you, then blimey, ring us up. Cheers!
Behavioural notes:
Per a shelter bloke on 16/8/2024: Took London out for a trip to the play yard. Found her seated in the far corner of her kennel, where she looked over at me with large eyes and sideways glances. She was uninterested in treats tossed over to her side. I closed the guillotine door and went over to her side, crouching down with the door closed. She was standing, sniffing, and presented at the front a bit more curious but still hesitant - large eyes, sideways glances. Leashed without issue. Walked well through the kennels and outside - pulling only occasionally. Throughout, her anxiety and stress levels appeared elevated: she appeared as though she was searching for something or someone, displaying some exit-searching behaviors (e.g. patrolling fencing), becoming more alert near the parking lot (looking out at the cars, ears and posture up). She didn't direct much attention to me on the walk or in the play yard, only once circling round and sidling up to me while I was crouched and taking photos, offering me a lick on the face and accepting a gentle pat on the head. Otherwise she was exploring, sniffing, getting her bearings. She remained aloof for a couple impromptu dog meets we did while returning to kennel: lip-licking; averting gaze; not sniffing the other dogs, but allowing them to sniff her; retreating after 10-15 seconds. Did not pee or poop throughout the walk. No issues returning to kennel.
BEHAVIOUR EVALUATION (15/8/2024)
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KNOWN HISTORY:
Owner surrender
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
London was on the backside of the kennel curled up when I approached. She stood up and glanced at me and then retreated away to the other side of the kennel. I went to the side she was now on and lowered the divider. She retreated back by the divider and appeared nervous. I was able to lasso her with the leash easily and she needed a bit of leash pressure to exit the kennel.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulled Minimally, but is strong when she wants to be
HANDLING:
London was nervous in the room at first but warmed up quickly. She had a neutral body, was trembling, neutral semi soft eyes, and was panting heavily. She would flinch at handling attempts at first, but with some time she eased into it and allowed me to pet her head and back. She was neutral for handling and was very tolerant, giving no issues when petting her at all. No interest in treats at this time.
PLAY:
No interest
TOYS:
No interest
COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Blue
Per her owners on 8/14, London was described as: having lived with big dog, small dog, kids; selective toward togs; nervous toward strangers and children; has a history of displaying separation anxiety.
Medical notes:
During an intake exam on 15/8/2024, shelter blokes noticed:
Severe, chronic ear infection evident, strong yeast smell, dry, scaling, thickened skin.
Teeth have some staining, tartar
Patchy hair loss, dry scaly skin, interdigital cyst between digits 4,5 on LF, swelling on toes
Female intact, large amount of loose mammary tissue
BAR, tolerant of handling
Videos:
Virgo and London: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRpKTxEusfc
Walking with London pt 1
https://youtube.com/shorts/V9Uvz9hqDg4?feature=share
Walking with London pt 2
https://youtube.com/shorts/P0YsuRNTV3A?feature=share
