At first glance, Rose can be an imposing dog. With her physique of pure muscle and a weight of over 21 kilograms, she can seem like a lot to handle for people unaccustomed to large breeds.

However, Rose (pronounced like the wine) is nothing to fear.

This gentle giant has a heart of gold and is full of pure joy. Believed to have been born in about April 2017, Rose only came to ARK last year. She’s a natural beauty — her smooth, short coat of brindle is a delight to touch. She’s friendly, loves people and is also very well behaved at the vet and when being groomed.

Believed to have been born in about April 2017, Rose only came to ARK last year.
Believed to have been born in about April 2017, Rose only came to ARK last year. | KANA MATSUTANI

Rose loves getting petted, but she can be a sensitive girl when it comes to having other dogs around. She’s also not crazy about sudden loud noises, and she can get quite nervous around mechanical equipment.

As lovely as a flower and as smooth as wine, Rose would make a wonderful, loving companion for someone who can recognize the precious gem she is.

If you are interested in adopting, email ARK at [email protected] or call 050-1557-2763 (English or Japanese) Monday to Saturday (bilingual) for more information. Animal Refuge Kansai (with offices in Kansai and Tokyo) is an NPO founded by U.K. native Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Prospective owners are required to undergo a screening process. Web: www.arkbark.net