Sometimes you can tell how long a dog has been at the SPA not just from his unique identification number (we start with a new letter and from 001 on Jan 1st each year), but also from his name. Looking at the number LL326, SPA aficionados can tell that Peraud has been with us since last year (LL) and about the middle of the year (we get about 650 dogs in annually, so 326 is about halfway. So maybe June or July. Then his name, Peraud. This is a cyclist who did great things in the 2014 Tour de France! Et voila!
Peraud did indeed arrive in late July 2014. He was found as a stray and never reclaimed. His date of birth was estimated as being July 2008 (it has to be an estimate, as like so many of our dogs, he arrived unidentified). Peraud is a grey and black spaniel, who is fine with female dogs and most males. He is very lively, despite his age, and loves his walks.
Peraud is of small to medium size and shares his kennel quite happily. I am not sure how he is with cats, my guess would be enthusiastic, but not necessarily aggressive. A voir, as they say in French.
In any case, if you are looking for a middle aged but active dog to accompany you on walks, why not give Peraud a chance? He has been with us for a long time, and we just can’t work out why no one is interested in him. Spaniels are not just good for hunting, they make great pets too. And the fact that his owner did not come and collect him implies that Peraud is probably not a great hunter. That has to be in his favour! Go on, give this boy a chance!