More: We adopted Chancler when he was 3. He had been grossly abused and was forcibly removed from his previous owner. Our boys nicknames him Gollum because when night fell he would get hunched back and crazy eyed and would scuttle around baring his teeth and growling at us. With patience and kindness he became the best dog we have ever owned. He has an empathetic nature and is extremely intelligent. He has a sophisticated pallet, he loves salad and vegetables. Four years later it is a rare occasion that Gollum comes out at night.