Viggo
MALE | BORN APPROX SEPTEMBER 2023 | DALMATIAN
LOCATED IN AUCKLAND
Meet Viggo: 101 Spots, Zero Chill, and a Whole Lot of GO!
Have you ever looked at a Dalmatian and thought, "I wonder what would happen if someone gave that thing an energy drink?"
Well, meet Viggo. We don't actually give him energy drinks because we're fairly certain he'd achieve flight.
Viggo is a gorgeous, happy, enthusiastic Dalmatian who approaches life with the energy of a toddler who's just discovered sugar and the decision-making skills of a drunk bloke at a BBQ.
He's a GOOD boy. A very good boy, actually.
Does he always ACT like a good boy? Absolutely not. But that's a minor administrative detail.
THE VIGGO EXPERIENCE
🐾 Energy levels: Somewhere between a Formula 1 car and a washing machine with a brick in it.
🐾 Manners: Currently buffering. Please wait.
🐾 Personal boundaries: Viggo believes these are more of a suggestion than an actual rule.
🐾 Enthusiasm: 47/10. Whatever you're doing, he's IN. He doesn't know what it is, but he's bloody excited about it.
🐾 Trainability: Loads of potential! The brain is there. We just need to convince it to clock in for work occasionally.
🐾 Off switch: WE FOUND IT! It's in his crate. Seriously. Viggo is crate trained and happily settles in his own space. Outside his crate, however, he appears to be running on a different operating system. We're working on installing the update.
WHO NEEDS A VIGGO?
Viggo needs someone who knows their way around a large, enthusiastic dog and won't be emotionally defeated when he decides today's training session is actually a full-contact sporting event.
His ideal humans will:
Be experienced with bigger dogs and understand that consistency and boundaries aren't optional extras.
Enjoy being active. If your idea of exercise is walking to the fridge during an ad break, Viggo is probably not your soulmate.
Have the patience and sense of humour to help this spotty lunatic become the gentleman we know is hiding in there somewhere.
Be prepared to teach him that not every moment of every day requires MAXIMUM VIGGO.
IMPORTANT: CATS NEED NOT APPLY.
Viggo's relationship with cats can best be described as "absolutely bloody not."
No cats. No part-time cats. No "but my cat thinks it's a dog" cats.
Cat-free homes only, please!
SO WHY ADOPT THIS SPOTTY IDIOT?
Because underneath all the chaos is an absolutely lovely dog.
Viggo is happy, affectionate, full of personality and genuinely wants to be involved in everything you do. He's not a bad dog. He's just a very enthusiastic one who hasn't quite figured out how to contain all that Viggo in one body.
He's got so much potential, and with the right person putting in the time, training and structure, he's going to be an incredible companion.
Will he test your patience? Probably.
Will he make you laugh? Daily.
Will you ever have a boring day again? Not a bloody chance.
If you've got the experience, the energy and a decent sense of humour, Viggo is ready to bring 101 spots and approximately 47 tonnes of personality into your life.
Apply to adopt Viggo. Batteries included. Unfortunately, they cannot be removed.
Further Info
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: No
Good with other animals: Unknown
Good with kids: Unknown
Energy Levels: High
Home Experience Level: Experience needed
Health: Healthy
Weight: 32kg
A Note on Training and Adopting Our Dogs
Our dogs are wonderful, and we invest a great deal of time and effort into their training and preparation. However, no dog is “perfectly trained” or ready to adopt without any ongoing work.
All dogs go through normal life stages and changes — puppyhood, adolescence, adulthood, aging, moving homes, and adapting to new environments. Any of these can lead to stress, uncertainty, or moments of testing boundaries.
Because of this, ongoing training is essential. Training isn’t a one-off task; it’s a continual process that helps you understand your dog’s needs, support them through transitions, and set everyone up for long-term success.
We would expect adopters to maintain the training we’ve started and seek further guidance if needed. We’re always happy to help with information and recommendations for trainers, and provide advice during the trial and adoption process also.
Can't adopt Viggo? You can still help.
Although we charge a small adoption fee, this doesn't generally cover the costs of us getting our dogs ready for adoption. Desexing, grooms, vet care, vaccinations, registration, training and variety of other things can go into these dogs. If you'd like to help either on a one off or regular basis we would be grateful for your donation.
