Meet Archie, our lively, affectionate Russian Hunting Spaniel with a wonderful talent for making himself your best friend!
Archie is the perfect dog for both adventures and sofa time. He is happy, healthy, and ready to find his forever family.
Archie does have a little quirk: he injured his right eye some time ago, so it doesn’t open quite as widely as the other one. We performed the surgery and corrected the outer eyelid, which had an inward fold (entropion). It was rubbing against the eye and, it seems, causing a painful area on that side of his face. Archie can distinguish light from darkness, and the eye isn't anymore irritated and uncomfortable. The eye doesn’t require any further treatment. If anything, it just adds a bit of character to his already very expressive face.
Due to the many difficult ordeals he has endured, Archie is initially wary of strangers -whether people or other animals - if they try to engage with him too quickly. He needs time to reassure himself that he is in no danger; once he does, he becomes the very picture of friendliness.
What we especially love about Archie is how closely he connects with people. Spaniels were bred to work alongside humans, and Archie has that wonderful ability to pay attention to every little thing his person does. He watches your face, picks up on your tone, and seems to know what you want almost before you ask. He isn't simply obedient - he genuinely enjoys being in sync with you.
And despite all that lively spaniel energy, Archie is remarkably easy to have around. At home, he is calm and polite, respects the rules, doesn’t destroy things, and happily settles down when it’s time to relax. Give him a chance to explore the yard or head out for a walk - and the playful side comes right back.
He’s great on leash, travels well in the car, and has all those irresistible spaniel traits: the curious head tilt, endless interest in what you’re doing, and a little sense of humour that always makes you smile.
Archie loves being outside and would be happiest with people who enjoy walking, exploring, and taking their dog along for everyday adventures. He is friendly with adults, children, and other dogs, combining enthusiasm with a lovely, boisterous nature.
He is also amazingly respectful with cats (but may be interested in their food).
Archie is one of those dogs who doesn’t just want a home. He wants his people — someone whose side he can stick to, whose adventures he can join, and whose every little gesture he can learn.
If that sounds like the kind of companion you’ve been looking for, Archie would love to meet you
Born: approx. 2023 (2-3 years old)
Size: 20 in at the shoulder and around 37 lbs
Neutered
Vaccinated
Microchipped