Robin, a Chow Chow and Jindo mix, was rescued from an overcrowded municipal kill shelter in South Korea. He has since made the journey to the United States and is now in foster care in New England — which means you can meet him in person once your application is in.
He is an exceptionally gentle, relaxed, and happy dog who adapts well to new homes. His foster describes him as extraordinarily patient and naturally cheerful.
Robin is affectionate, quiet, easygoing, and friendly with everyone he meets. He has a very low energy level and learns at an unhurried pace — he may need extra time to take in a new lesson, but his calm temperament makes him a genuinely easy companion. His New England foster mom sums him up simply: he is a sweetheart.
His ideal family wants a peaceful housemate rather than a hiking partner or a dog expected to learn a long list of tricks.
Robin gets along very well with dogs of all sizes. In his Korean foster home he lived with three dogs weighing between 11 and 26 lbs, and he lives with dogs in New England now too. He may gently invite another dog to play, but he never pressures a dog who is not interested.
His Korean foster shared something touching about this: the other dogs in the house mostly ignored him and treated him as though he weren’t there — even when this gentle boy, for the first time, tried to invite them to play.
He is happy either as an only dog or with canine company.
Robin shares his New England foster home with cats, as well as children and dogs. He and the cats live peacefully under the same roof with no problems, though they mostly keep to themselves rather than interacting with each other. He had never met a cat during his time in Korea. As with any new pet, introductions to a resident cat should be calm and supervised.
| House trained | Yes — he has never had a bowel movement indoors, and his New England foster mom reports that he stopped marking a while ago. He did mark indoors quite a lot during his first few days somewhere new, and in his Korean foster home that stopped completely once he settled. His foster mom suggests using a belly band for the first week or two after he comes home; after that, his family should be able to comfortably take it off. |
| Alone time | About 4 to 6 hours on weekdays and 5 hours on weekends in his Korean foster home. No separation anxiety has ever been observed — his foster recorded it as none at all. |
| Barking | His foster has never heard him bark. |
| Destructive behavior | None observed. He shows no interest in toys, and none in destruction of any kind. |
| Car rides | He rides well. He cannot climb in by himself, so he needs to be lifted into the vehicle; he can get out on his own but may hesitate for a moment first. |
| Favorite activities | Robin shows little interest in toys or structured games. What he likes is a relaxed walk, a cool floor, and company. He prefers sleeping on the living-room floor and does not climb onto sofas or beds. |
| Crate training | Yes. When his crate is left open, he goes in and lies down on his own. He had never been introduced to a crate in Korea, so this is recent progress. |
| Grooming & handling | He does not enjoy bathing and once tried to jump out, but he stays patient and lets the bath be finished. |
| Stairs | Not afraid of them, but his broad head and short legs make stairs physically awkward. He may move slowly and should never be rushed. |
Three walks a day — roughly 20 minutes, 15 minutes, and 10 minutes — and he may go longer in cooler weather. He prefers a relaxed routine and does not need strenuous exercise.
Outdoors he tends to put his head down and march straight ahead, tuning out everything around him. His foster put it memorably: he shuts his ears and goes forward, and will not even glance back when called. He comes when called indoors unless something has caught his attention, so his recall should not be relied on outside a secure area.
Robin is reported healthy, with no known allergies and no current restrictions. He is neutered and vaccinated. He weighs 43 lbs and is slightly overweight — some weight loss would benefit him. He occasionally shakes his ears, though a veterinary cleaning found no significant debris.
His last parasite prevention was NexGard Spectra on September 2, and it must continue every month throughout the year, including winter. In Korea he was on Fipronil and Dura Heart, given on the 15th of each month.
He ate Acana Free Run Duck in his Korean foster home. He may not finish a meal right away, but he usually does with a little encouragement — his foster found that holding the bowl and telling him to finish up worked every time. He likes every kind of treat, and no resource guarding has been observed with food, belongings, or resting spaces.
Robin will thrive with a calm family looking for a gentle, undemanding companion. He does not need strenuous exercise, hiking, advanced training, or constant entertainment.
His family should be patient with his learning pace, use a belly band for the first week or two while he settles in, and never rush him on stairs. In return he offers a peaceful temperament, an easy relationship with people and dogs, and a cheerful approach to ordinary life.
His Korean foster noted he is so universally fond of people and dogs that almost any household would suit him — but since he is not a very active dog, a calm home fits him best. Asked what sort of home to avoid, they wrote: nothing in particular.
“He likes everyone without exception and he is not at all hard to befriend — you do not have to try. You can just sit there and he will come around. The other dogs all ignored him and treated him like he wasn’t even there, poor thing — and that was the very first time this gentle boy had tried to ask anyone to play. I have never once heard him bark.”
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Robin is already in foster care in New England, so a meet and greet is available once you have submitted a complete adoption application. All approved applicants receive a two-week trial and monitoring period with continued rescue support.
Reduced adoption fee: $650 $500 · Covers neuter, core vaccinations, microchip, veterinary exam, health certificate, pre-departure care & transport from South Korea