K32, Roxy and Rogue, Absolutely fabulous staffie pair

[Baglady]

Oh wowsers - meet our resident staffie stunners, Roxy



and her best friend in the whole world, Rogue



This beautiful pair were signed over by their owners due to a change of circumstances. They are just under three years old and have lived together all their lives.

Roxy is a mirror image of her bestie!



We gave her the pick of the toy box, and she loved the spikey ball!



Belated Christmas present - sorted!



Rogue was more interested in the cuddles on offer when we brought him out for his pics....

He's a proper flirt! Any lap will do!





As long as there's a scritch and a kiss!





The staff are having a bit of a dilemma regarding whether to rehome Roxy and Rogue separately or as a pair. There's not a bad bone in either of them, but having had each other for company all their lives they have missed out a bit on their basic training as they 'listen' to each other rather than to humans.

They both need help learning to walk nicely on-lead, and didn't show us any indication that they have paid any attention to their teacher in puppy school.

If they are adopted as a pair their new peeps should be prepared to spend a lot of time with each dog individually to help them become model doggy citizens. Separate walks, separate training sessions, recall sessions, separate one-to-one time....

There are a zillion reasons why the best dog trainers and behaviourists don't recommend taking on littermate puppies, and Roxy and Rogue are, to an extent, living proof that having sibling littermates is hard work. But, as they have lived together all their lives they are pretty bonded. Rogue in particular pines a little when they are separated.

So whether they are rehomed together or separately will really depend on the expectations of their potential rehomers. Either way, they are truly fabulous youngsters and without a doubt they will make fabulous family pets with a little training.





if you'd like to meet Roxy and/or Rogue, please phone the Dogs' Home: 029 2071 1243 or visit Cardiff Dogs' Home, Westpoint Industrial Estate, Penarth Road, open 7 days a week, 10.30 - 4pm.

For more information about the rehoming process at Cardiff Dogs Home, please click here

[miggy]

We passed this absolutely stunning pair this morning. They are absolutely beautiful ! 

[katewcdf]

Ok, so I know as a volunteer I shouldn’t have favourites, but every now and then there a dog (or two) that totally steals your heart.
Hands up - I’m totally in love with these two.
They are both fantastic dogs with the most amazing personalities.
They both love their walks and as mentioned they could do with some lead training as they do pull a bit at the moment, but one look or a cwtch from this pair and I think you could forgive them anything.
As soon as you stop with them they’re looking for cuddles, Roxy is usually first in there with Rogue hanging back ever so slightly - but not for long. They both love getting attention and will pretty much stay there as long as you’re willing to keep it up!
They’ve been super friendly with everyone we’ve encountered whenever i’ve taken them out and aren’t at all phased by joggers, cyclists or traffic. Roxy in particular can be a little vocal around other dogs (she has the strangest bark!) but is easy enough to move on as she listens well. I’m sure with a little training this would be quickly sorted.
I really hope they can be rehomed as a pair as they are just the cutest when they are out together - if one is ahead of the other (usually Roxy), she’ll turn and wait - touch noses when Rogue catches up and then they’re off again, if they’re not doing that they’re walking side by side and bumping shoulders.
If my circumstances were different I’d have these two in a heartbeat, so until their very lucky forever family find them - I’ll take them out as often as I can.
Here’s a few more pics of them out and about:

[helenb]

We walked these two lovely staffies on Christmas morning, it's very rarely that we get a chance to walk two dogs together so we were delighted.

It is true that they are both quite strong dogs and they did pull a fair bit but we are both in our sixties and managed to hang onto them ok but I did feel that I had one arm longer than the other by the time we took them back to the Home. However, it was their first walk of the day so they obviously had a lot of pent up energy to burn off.

Roxy was definitely the more affectionate of the two and loved a good scratch. Also, when we stopped at the trading estate to let another dog pass by she started talking in doggy language. Not sure whether she was trying to tell us to get going again or whether she was talking to her bro Rogue but it was so funny!

Here's hoping that they get rehomed soon, whether is it together or separately. Good luck Roxy and Rogue!

[Sian A]

We took this gorgeous pair out on Tuesday after our walkies with Yasmine and Jade, and these photos just don't do them justice! They're such a happy little pair of absolute sweethearts! Neither cared about the miserable weather and though they were keen on staying close to each other, they seem to have settled down a little and were comfortable not playing bumper cars the entire time we walked Roxy is the more confident of the pair and wanted to take the lead, even if it meant leaving Rogue a few paces behind - though she would always check back to make sure he was still there. She was more forward when it came to seeking out attention and affection, but that doesn't mean Rogue didn't also love a good old fuss. They're a strong pair but with some training and a stable forever home, I've no doubt they'll be a pair of perfect walking companions soon enough.

I would write more but a little birdie told me that these two might be packing their bags soon! I'm not sure of all the details so I don't know if it'll be together or separately, but if they're still at CDH the next time I'm over, I'll add some more about their walkies.

[janeto]

       These two stunning staffies have trotted off to their forever home - together!!!!     

          How fantastic is that!!!!   

[katewcdf]

Fantastic news - I’ll miss them lots but I’m so pleased that they’ve been able to stay together. They’ve found themselves a lovely forever family and I wish them all the happiness in the world.