Scally(wag), Patterdale, 2 years old

Scally(wag), Patterdale, 2 years old



His Story: Scally was found stray in Wales.

Salient points: Delightful terrier a true rough diamond who both entertains and surprises, 'his own man' and generally nicely mannered. Not naturally a 'lap dog', but laps up attention as he builds trust. Scally currently needs confidence behind him on an extender lead as he learns to gently greet dogs, reading and adjusting to social cues. He has had terrier moments with other dogs in new situations, so his owner needs terrier experience and to instill assurance. On the whole meets dogs well.

Advert: Scally is good looking, young and ready to take life by storm. He is in his prime, but still picking up his skills, so learning manners and decorum. Scally really is up for adventure and struts bravely into situations charming to all. Most dogs are friends on first meeting, but he has had the odd altercation so if you are able to accept 'dogs will be dogs' and further his socialisation, he'll soon polish those facets..and rub along with most, sparkling like true diamonds do. Welsh dogs are rarely formally walked so we think he just needs exposure and etiquette. Scally shouldn't live with children, but will mix well with visiting respectful children.

Scally had been fostered for long weekends with another terrier as he isn't too keen on kennels. He has been delightful and shown a soft , affectionate side to his terrier ways. Developing trust and bonding well he certainly turns the heads and laps up the strokes and stokes up the laps on his terms! So Scally the entertainer, has an energy which is both containable and entertaining. Destined to be loved to bits by owners who accept the rough with the smooth ... fast becoming a smoothie!

An update from Scally’s fosterer:

“A few pics of our walk on the common yesterday - not easy as he doesn't keep still for very long... They don't do justice to his shining coat”.

An update from Lynne on Scally ...

“Scally came out to play today with Fern my Irish Terrier. So lovely to meet him and see how healthy he looks and to remind me why we called him Scally Wag”!






“Here he is devoted to his foster mum Charlie - his love is tangible”


Scally is still looking for his forever home!

These new pictures of Scally put his size into perspective ... he is such a dinky little sweetheart ...

Scally lording it over his mate Ted!



Scally is currently in a foster home and still waiting for his forever home to find him ... where are you?

Aw what a cutie! Is he still in Wales?

No he is currently in a foster home in Tooting, South East London

Scally is still in a foster home near Tooting Common (SW London) patiently waiting for his forever home. Could it be you?

An update from Scally's fosterer:

"Sorry for the long delay in updating Scally's thread - oops. Such a gorgeous boy!



We have settled into a routine - Scally takes a turn around the neighbourhood with me first thing, then if I am working or walking he is off to Wimbledon Art Studios with Bill to supervise his painting, with a run in Richmond Park at lunchtime. In Bill's studio he sleeps for most of the day.



He still has his 'terrier moments' & wears a muzzle when there are off lead dogs around - he does not like anyone charging up to him even in play.



Ted impatient with my walk preparations takes charge...



Off at last!



Don't be fooled - although a little angel most of the time Scallywag is terrier through & through"!

Scally is patiently waiting for his forever home to come along - could it be you?

An update from Scally's fosterer:

"He certainly prefers to keep strange dogs, particularly excited or large ones, at a safe distance.
We are working on reducing the distance he is comfortable with, slow progress with so many factors out of our control.

In the meantime he has been practicing his vampire face for Halloween...


Trick or treat"!

Scally is still waiting for his forever home to come along - could it be you?