Tucan

Dog name: Tucan      Nicknames: Tuco

History: Rescued from a perrera by Galgos del Sur, Cordoba

Uk arrival date: 01/08/2026

Breed: Galgo

Colour: Cream

DOB: 23/10/2025

Height: 62cm

Weight: 20.4kg

Neutered: Yes

Mediterranean disease: Clear

Health condition: Eating well and getting stronger. Diagnosed with Megaesophagus. Requires careful feeding in a Bailey’s chair and to remain upright 15 minutes after eating. Also requires an inflatable neck collar to keep his head up after feeding and for some time in the evenings. On daily Metoclopramide.

Character: A delightful, inquisitive and affectionate boy who relaxes easily at home. He can be cautious when meeting new visitors or unfamiliar dogs, but responds well to reassurance and makes friends at his own pace. He is friendly with the resident dog and they love playing together.

Likes: Tummy tickles, back rubs, lick mats, toys, playing in the garden, treats, his chew rope and Kong squirrel. He enjoys walks and settles well in the car.

Dislikes: Nothing specific noted. He can be wary of new visitors and cautious around unfamiliar dogs and small dogs.

Special talents: Excellent on lead, waits on command at the kerb and responds to “Away”. He is gentle, sociable with reassurance and travels calmly in the car.

Specific needs: Ongoing veterinary support for his megaesophagus and continued management of his feeding/medication as advised by his veterinary team. He will benefit from calm introductions to new people and dogs, continued housetraining, and appropriate chew toys as he may look for things to chew.

Cat workable: Yes

How long they can be left for: He has been left for 1 hour 45 minutes; both dogs slept during this time.

Current area: Surrey, UK