Merlin is a 6 year old male English Cocker Spaniel cross Springer. He came into rescue after an unfortunate incident when out walking left him with a Dog Control Order being issued against him. Merlin is THE most amazing, gentle, sweet, loving boy, but a chance encounter with a jogger in the woods one day was to change his future.
The jogger cane out of nowhere and startled him and Merlin nipped him He was reported and the only way his owners could prevent the guy from filing for his destruction was to agree to accept a D.C.O on him, after which they felt they could no longer keep Merlin as they were worried they could not keep him safe.
Merlin could stay with us forever as he is truly AMAZING, but he is worth so much more than the life he will have here in rescue. There are quite strict controls placed on him (which we are happy to discus in more detail with anyone interested in adopting him), but basically he must be kept in a lead out walking and if off a lead he must be muzzled.
He cannot be walked by anyone under 16 years of age and the garden of the place he resides in must be 100% secure and display a warning sign that a dog is lose on the property. Merlin is an impeccably behaved dog.
He walks nicely on a lead, travels well in the car, loves all other dogs, is crate and house trained, has fabulous recall and is great at retrieving. He was a much loved pet from being a small puppy and we are still in contact with his owners who miss him everyday.
They felt that he was always a little stressed living in a town and was always much happier in the country, so we are looking for a lovely rural home for this super dog, with a person we trust will 100% obey the D.C.O and keep this boy safe for the rest of his life. In return you will get the best dog.