Dog name: Almanzor Nicknames: Zor
History: Almanzor and his brother Teleno arrived at The Animals Home in Jaen as puppies, just two months old. All their siblings were adopted but they stayed behind and waited a long time to be adopted due to the severity of their fear
Uk arrival date: 20/06/2026
Breed: Galgo Podenco cross
Colour: Mostly tan with white chest and back paws
DOB: 08/11/2024
Height: TBC
Weight: 23kg
Neutered: Yes
Mediterranean disease: Clear
Health condition: Good
Character: A lovely gentle personality, very timid and extremely anxious – loves a head scratch, on his terms.
Likes: Loves to sleep, loves all food but only when indoors (he is too distracted outside to take treats) and ripping up egg boxes. Loves a doggy companion to follow around.
Dislikes: Being touched unexpectedly or anyone walking towards him. He does not like going out for walks at the moment
Special talents: His tail goes around like helicopter when excited
Specific needs: He is scared of everything when outside, people, dogs, cats, empty crisp packets. Easily spooked. When spooked, which is often, he tries for a few minutes to get out of his harness and back away from you – he remains a huge flight risk.
Cat workable: Passed cat test in Spain
How long they can be left for: Up to two hours with three other dogs and there was no issues.
Current area: Central Scotland
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