Wan

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Little Pig

Approximately 1-2 years oldFemaleMediumThai Ridgeback mixWeight: 18kgBaan Maa, Thayang

Affectionate, greedy and always first in line for dinner, quite literally.

AffectionateGreedyPlayful
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At a Glance

EnergyMedium
Exercise neededAbout an hour daily Sometimes needs encouraging to actually set off
ChildrenYes Excellent with Baan Maa's young child
Other dogsBest with careful feeding management Resource guards food; can bully smaller dogs
CatsUntested
First-time ownerYes Happy to keep training her manners
Apartment livingPossible Needs a decent-sized space; a single room would bore her
GardenWould enjoy one
Can be left aloneUp to 4-5 hours
Toilet trainedYes
Lead trainedYes Occasional brief theatrical protest when it goes on
Crate trainedYes

Good to Know

  • Wan resource guards food. She doesn't like other dogs near her bowl and will try to steal from theirs too. If she lives with another dog, feeding needs to be managed separately, always.
  • She can bully smaller or weaker dogs.
  • She can clear a fence around 4.5ft, so secure boundaries matter.

Wan's Rescue Story

Wan was abandoned by the road with two siblings at around five weeks old, thin with the swollen belly of a heavy worm burden. She was dewormed, cared for and socialised at Baan Maa, where she has been since around April 2025.

About Wan

Wan is affection with four legs. She'll push herself into position for a fuss without a shred of embarrassment, and has been known to hold onto a leg with her paw like she's collecting a compulsory pat tax. She's confident, food motivated, occasionally silly, and can be surprisingly calm when she isn't actively demanding attention. She was abandoned by the road with two siblings at around five weeks old, thin and wormy, and has been at Baan Maa since around April 2025.

The Full Profile

Life with Wan
Mornings start with a walk and some off-lead play, though Wan occasionally needs a bit of persuading to actually join in rather than watching from the sidelines. She naps through the hottest part of the day and gets noticeably more animated as dinner approaches. She's currently fed separately in a crate, because dinner is the one time of day Wan takes very seriously, and she'll investigate anyone else's bowl given half a chance.
People
Wan is very social with men, women, children, teenagers, strangers and visitors alike, and excellent with Baan Maa's young child. She loves affection and isn't shy about asking for it. Fitting her lead can prompt a brief, theatrical protest, more performance than genuine objection.
Other Animals
Wan is generally good with other dogs and enjoys their company, though she can assert herself, particularly around smaller dogs, who she may bully. She's generally fine with both male and female dogs. She has little interest in livestock but will chase rodents and birds. The important part: Wan resource guards food. She doesn't want other dogs near her bowl, and she will try to steal food from theirs. This isn't hidden or softened, because it matters. If she shares a home with another dog, feeding needs to happen separately, every time.
Training
Wan is toilet, lead and crate trained, with an occasional bit of drama when the lead first goes on. Commands, recall and 'wait' are all still in progress. She's nervous in the car to begin with but settles.

Dogs moving into a new home often regress a little at first, even on things they'd already learned. That's normal, not a step backwards - a bit of patience and the same consistent routine soon has them back on track.

Health
Wan is healthy, spayed and vaccinated, with no current medication or known ongoing needs. She can be microchipped before adoption.
Ideal Home
Wan could live in a reasonably spacious apartment with enough exercise, though a single room would likely bore her. She'd enjoy a house and garden, and would suit a first-time owner willing to keep up her training. She's excellent with children and could suit families, active households, retired owners who can exercise her, or someone working from home. She may actually be easiest as an only dog, since that removes any competition over food and attention altogether.

Might not be the best match if...

She can bully weaker dogs, so she isn't a safe casual pairing, and any home with another dog needs to be genuinely committed to managing mealtimes separately, plus secure fencing given how well she jumps.

Fun Fact

Wan's belly gets so round after dinner that 'Little Pig' feels less like a nickname and more like an accurate report. She also has a habit of greeting people nose-first in places most humans don't expect.

Perfect Day

A walk (eventually), a squeaky toy to de-fluff, a large dinner eaten in record time, a bit of gardening (hers, not yours), and a bed to collapse into afterwards.

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