Hendrix is a gentle giant who has done really well in building his confidence since arriving at the ark. He's a friendly boy who can be a little worried at times but works through this well with his trusted people. He is a staff favourite for sure, he loves to lean on you for a fuss and really thrives around people.

Hendrix struggles with separation anxiety and will howl when left. He will need someone around all the time especially when settling into his new home and any potential adopters will need to be prepared to make adjustments for this. We do believe he could eventually learn to be left for short periods but this would need to be built up very gradually.

Hendrix is an incredibly large dog (his photos do not do him justice, he weighs 75kg!) so will need competent owners who are prepared to potentially make adaptations to their house to accommodate Hendrix's long legs! Although Hendrix does walk well on the lead, he can at times pull, so will need physically capable owners who are able to manage him. Hendrix loves to gallop in an off lead area so would LOVE a large garden to run around in. Hendrix has walked well with other female dogs here but can whine/bark toward others occasionally.

Due to his size Hendrix will need a large home and garden that is fully secured. Potential adopters will ideally have experience with large breed dogs.

Hendrix could live with secondary school age children but will need to be the only pet in the home. Hendrix would enjoy having some calm doggy friends to walk with and would benefit from being introduced to dogs slowly.