SYLVESTER - SHETLAND SHEEPDOG SHELTIE (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie (long coat). A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS OUR FIRST STEP TOWARD ANY PLACEMENT. YOU WILL FIND IT ON OUR WEBSITE AT .colliesheltierescue. WITHOUT THAT INFORMATION, WE HAVE NO PLACE TO START A CONVERSATION ABOUT ANY OF OUR DOGS. Sylvester (aka Little Bit) is a 9-month old, neutered male, bi-black Sheltie. The nickname of Little Bit has been given to him by his foster mom because he is all of 9# and absolutely the cutest character ever seen. He is a little shy and cautious at first but before you know it, he will be in your lap and in your heart. Having a Sheltie puppy is a full time job and Sylvester will need lots of time and lots of attention. He is progressing well in his potty training with gentle reminders. And some of the things that this guy will need to learn are best taught by another well-socialized dog, perhaps even another Sheltie. We have no knowledge of any interaction with cats but he is so little that it should not be a problem. Children over the age of 10 with kind hearts and gentle hands could be his closest friends. That would depend on the children (or grandchildren). Sylvester is a busy little dude and his energy needs to be channeled appropriately so that the humans and the pup are both tired and happy. Left to their own devices, a Sheltie puppy could eat every cord in your house, not to make you crazy but just because they are easily distracted. My almost 2-year-old Sheltie from this same commercial breeder ate a hole in my brand new comforter overnight. That will teach me to have anything new. LOL I hope you have read this entire bio and understand the needs of this specific dog. A perfect match for Sylvester will be an active and young family (people who will be around for 10-12 years), folks with a good-natured, playful dog who can do "zoomies" with him and potential adopters with a securely fenced-in backyard (no invisible fences approved), a fabulous reference from your Veterinarian and a home visit. If you think our process is too much, we are not the Sheltie Rescue group for you. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Brown
  Ear Type:	Erect
  Tail Type:	Long
  Coat Length:	Long
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Exercise Needs:	High
  Fence Required:	6 foot
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Breed
  Other:	Yard Required Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Timid Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No