Could you give big-hearted Boots a good home? Gentle giant pining for his forever home

At first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking this was a Panda but no, Boots is a dog, an Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog. Aged only 3-4 years old, the KWWSPCA describe Boots as a gentle giant, a really sociable, loveable lug - albeit a giant one.

“To describe him as an unusual looking dog is not an exaggeration” said Sally McCaffrey of the KWWSPCA. “We have never seen a dog quite like him before. He is like a stuffed toy or something out of a cartoon and certainly attracts attention!”

But whilst he is a big boy, weighing in a 30kg, he is actually very good on the lead and easy to walk.

“He is also friendly towards other dogs but unfortunately for Boots, when we try to pair him up with another dog for companionship, the other dogs feel intimidated by him so he has to live in his kennel alone”.

The giant canine adores human company and since he was a puppy, had been living in a home with two adults and two children.

Gentle Giant Boots with one of the vounteers at the KWWSPCA

“While we don’t know a lot about this breed, we feel he needs an owner who can guide him with firmness and consistency, without using force or cruelty. The confident Alapaha is best suited to a home with an experienced dog owner.

“He is intelligent and highly trainable if he has an effective leader he can respect, and responds well to affectionate reinformcement, such as praise, play and treats. The Alapaha takes his family membership seriously and makes an excellent watchdog. He would not be suited to apartment living. The Alapaha has a moderate activity level, and would need to walk at least 2-3kms daily in addition to 20 minutes or so of training practice”. This canine giant is making human friends at the KWWSPCA animal shelter in Athgarvan and just loves to see any of the volunteers coming to to take him for a walk.He shows no aggression toward other dogs when he meets them out walking.

“He just loves a snuffle and snuggle with whoever is giving him attention” said Sally. “After spending all of his life in a home with a family, we really hope Boots will find a loving family soon”.

As per all dogs at the KWWSPCA, Boots is neutered, chipped and vaccinated; minimum donation of €130 on adoption and a licence and tag for the collar are required. a home visit also applies. Expressions of interest please via email [email protected] or contact 087 1279 835.

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