Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
*Note: Currently, Dahaeng is in Korea, but will arrive in Toronto once adopted. For more info about him or the adoption application, please click here.Adopt Dahaeng, the Calm Big Boy Who Lives for His WalksDahaeng is a gentle, easygoing companion who asks for very little, except his walks. Just put on his harness, and he'll start hopping with excitement, ready to head out the door with you.Quick Facts: Breed: Samoyed Jindo mix · Sex: Male · Born: June 2022 · Weight: 34 kg · Location: Korea · Traits: Calm, gentle, easygoing · Health: Neutered, vaccinatedBackground: Dahaeng was rescued in July 2023 from a city shelter in Korea. Even then, he showed no fear of people. He lived at our partner shelter until May 2024, when he was adopted to a home in Germany. Sadly, that adoption didn't work out. He became very afraid of the boyfriend in the home, and in January 2025 the shelter brought him back to Korea. We don't know exactly what happened there, but since then, he has been nervous around men. At his current shelter, he's relaxed and content.Personality: Dahaeng is a boy who loves his walks more than anything. He knows exactly what a harness means, and the moment it goes on, he starts hopping in place. When someone comes to his kennel in the morning, he follows them around with eyes that clearly say, "Let's go for a walk." His favorite things are walks and treats. He isn't a fan of nail trims, and he can be shy around men. His energy level is low. New people, places, and objects catch his curiosity for a moment, but he soon loses interest and heads to his own comfy spot to rest. When he's on his own, he mostly lies down and naps.Compatibility: Dahaeng is comfortable with women, but he's timid and nervous around men in general. When a man he doesn't know comes into the room, Dahaeng avoids him, walks away, and sits quietly in a corner. That said, he's comfortable with some of the male staff at the shelter and with our vet. He isn't reactive toward men. Unfamiliar men simply make him a little nervous. He has met a child of about 10 who visits with a parent, and he showed little interest. He loves being petted and especially enjoys a good scratch on his rump. His paws are his one sensitive spot.Dahaeng lived with a cat during his time in Germany. He paid little attention to the cat and would happily lie down and sleep right beside it.Dahaeng gets along well with other dogs. He's calm that he does well with small dogs, and he plays nicely with dogs his own size. His style is to stay quietly by a friend's side, and he doesn't guard his food or toys at all.Behaviours & Training: Dahaeng goes to the bathroom outdoors and lies down to rest quietly in his kennel. He walks well on a leash and harness without pulling. When another dog comes close, he only turns his head to watch, and when you say "Dahaeng, let's go," he heads straight forward with you. In the car, he pants a little and enjoys looking out the window. He behaves well at the vet. Bath time and brushing go smoothly, though he doesn't like the blow dryer. He has no chewing habits. He knows his name, though he has a bit of a mind of his own. He rarely barks and shows no signs of separation anxiety. He isn't a greedy eater and is currently eating Dermadog large kibble.Health & Diet: Dahaeng is neutered, microchipped, dewormed, and up to date on all his vaccinations. He takes a monthly parasite preventative. He was treated for a skin condition shortly after his rescue, and after returning from Germany, he was treated for fungal dermatitis, possibly brought on by stress. Both have been treated, and he has no other health concerns. His tail is docked. He has no missing teeth, and a dental scaling is scheduled. He has passed his veterinary screening and is healthy and ready for a forever home.Ideal Home: Dahaeng is looking for a quiet home with only women. Although he's comfortable with a few men he knows well, we don't want to risk placing him in a home where he may feel nervous. He wasn't always this way, but after his adoption experience in Germany, he became nervous around men. We want him to go to a home where he feels welcome and at ease from the very start.Dahaeng is a mellow, laid back boy with low energy. He'd be happiest with a woman who is retired or works from home, in a quiet household where he can relax and enjoy his daily walks. Easygoing and low maintenance, Dahaeng will be a wonderful companion, and whoever adopts him will be very lucky to have this precious boy.
