Humane Society of Grand Bahama | Available Dogs
The majority of our dogs are of mixed breeds, locally referred to as "Potcakes." This name is derived from a popular dish here, peas and rice. The "cake" that sticks to the bottom of the pot was usually thrown into the yard for the dogs (and in many cases, it still is). Potcakes are an officially recognized breed in the Bahamas!
Potcakes typically have smooth, short fur with little or no undercoat, cocked ears, a hound-like rib cage and long terrier-shaped faces. More rare are the shaggy or rough-coated Potcakes. The "typical" Potcake is brown, but colors range from party (brindle) to black, white, cream, yellow, and red. Adults stand about 24 inches high at the shoulder. Once healthy, normal adult weight is between 40 and 60 pounds, although both smaller and larger do occur.
Please consider Sponsoring a dog to help us with the expenses for a dog:
- $15 Buys food for ½ month
- $30 Buys food for 1 month
- $50 Covers a neutering/spaying