Name: Kanta Fee: $700 Location: Vancouver
Approx Birthday: 3/1/2022 Sex:Male Breed: Formosan Mountain Dog Weight: 12.7kg Length (head to toe): 43cm Height (chest to base of tail):38cm Spayed/Neutered?: Yes
Special need: Missing left front limb Previous Injury:Front leg amputee
Food Type: Kibbles Food Brand: Bluebay fish/chicken/lamb Eating Habit: Twice a day
Leash Manners: Loose leash walking, Can sit and refuse to walk when tired or with harsh handling Current Walking Habit: 2 30 min walks per day Tolerates Crating?: Sleeps in crate door open (preference) Potty Habit: Outdoor, On grass Basic Commands: Sit Ever been Alone in Home: Only without people
Kid Friendly: 5/5 Very Friendly. Actively approach and seek affection. Does not get put off by rude actions, leans into children but politely asking for attention Dog Friendly:4/5 Growls at dogs approaching his food bowl in the beginning but improves after given space in feeding. Forward ear: want to play with certain dogs otherwise meets and greets normally and passes Cat Friendly: 0/5 Chases and picks up cat with his mouth Currently Lived with a Cat?: Yes Difference in Treating Indoor/Outdoor Cat?:No
Barking: 1.5/5 Only barks at cats otherwise does not bark. Not timid sounds or fireworks Chewing: 1/5 Likes to chew on the antlers and play toys but not destructive without those. Separation Anxiety: 1/5 No reaction and secure. Can be left alone in the car and he sleeps
Fear for Adult Men: 1/5 Very Friendly. Actively approach and seek affection.Fear for Strangers: 1/5 Very Friendly. Actively approach and seek affection. Fear for Traffic: 1/5 Very comfortable in walking on a busy street. No reactions even when walking pass busses, construction vehicles, or other large/loud motor devices, but want to chase vehicles or fast moving objects when offleash
Activity Level: 2.5/5 3 30min walks per day Velcro Level:4/5 Loves being petted once he thinks it’s too much he leaves on his own Prey Drive: 4/5 High prey drive – likes to stalk, chase and hunt small animals and fast moving objects. Sometimes succeed in catching prey
Kanta is a classic sleek and black Formosan Mountain Dog cross. He was found in Central Taiwan with a severed paw. When the rescuer found him, the wound was dry and started rotting. From the cleanness of the cut, the vet thinks Kanta’s paw was severed by a person with a machete rather than an accident or a trap. It is difficult to imagine what he went through, but Kanta is very relaxed and people loving. He enjoys pets from strangers, men, even children. He is very quiet at home and is not startled by sudden movement, noises, sirens, fireworks or storm. In the videos, a neighbor wearing a helmet and face covering stopped the scooter to pet all the dogs including Kanta, and Kanta was lining up happily to get the pets! Kanta can be very easily trained as he is food driven.
Kanta does have a few items to work on, including the drive to chase fast moving objects including cars and bikes when he is offleash. He dislikes being startled by dogs in an enclosed space when he’s asleep. He would growl when disturbed. Luckily, Kanta does not chase joggers or running children. That being said, children should not be allowed to run pass him, violating his space.
Other than the amputated front limb, Kanta is generally healthy. When he was first rescued, he had a fungal infection on his back that the foster shaved to let the skin heal and settle. He has completed the CBC, chemistry panel, passed heartworm, and 6 tickborn disease combo screening, screened for hip and elbow dysplasia, patellar luxation, and regularly dewormed.