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BEBE - BORDER COLLIE DOG FOR ADOPTION
Border Collie Dogs For Adoption in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Bebe
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Breed
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Gender
Female
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Age
Adult
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Location
Calgary, Alberta, T2A4V9 CanadaCanada
Description
Posted Breed: Border Collie. Age: 1 year Sex: Spayed Female Estimated Breed: Border Collie Mix Weight: 31 lbs Good with dogs?: Yes Good with cats?: Unknown, but likely good Good with children?: Unknown, but likely older kids ok Special/Medical Needs: no Energy Level: low Adoption Fee: $650 Foster Home Location: Cranbrook, BC Beans (Bebe) is such a sweet girl. She came to me extremely terrified and would not leave the crate for 4 days. Once we got outside, she really started to relax! She loves to wander around the yard and sniff things out. She loves having other dogs around to watch and play with. We haven't been able to venture outside the yard yet, as a lot of things are still spooky for her but she has come such a long way in just a few days. I think that with a good, safe home she will be an incredible pup! I would absolutely be keeping her if I didn't have to go away for an extended time coming up soon. She is mostly afraid of people. She does not like to be walked up to or approached face-to-face. She will cower away. If you walk towards her with your back/side to her, she will let you approach without running away. Now that she trusts me when I sit in the yard she will come and lay directly behind me. In the house she likes to tuck herself away in corners but now she always tucks herself into the corner right beside me instead of across the house. When I go upstairs, she will follow and watch everything I do but does still like to stay 1-2 meters away. She always does her bathroom business outside, sleeps in her crate at night without a peep, and sleeps in her crate when I'm out of the house. I have never heard her bark. She has never shown any aggression at all. When she is in the comfort of my backyard, she will walk calmly with the leash on. But when she feels unsafe, she likes to lay down or try to run away from what is scaring her. She loves other dogs so far and seems to feel more relaxed around people, when other dogs are around. I have not seen her around cats or kids. I would not have any concerns with aggression to kids, but if they want to play and pet her energetically, they may be overwhelming for her in this initial part of finding her place in her forever home. Because of how traumatized/anxious she was when she arrived, it has taken a lot of time and love to get her to this point. But she has improved so quickly! I have zero doubts that she will be an incredible pup if she can find a home with stability, consistency and love!
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Organization name
BARCs Rescue
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Location:
Calgary, Alberta, T2A4V9 CanadaCanada
Breed overview
Border Collie
A.K.A.: Scotch Collie, Scottish Sheepdog, Sheepdog, Working Collie, Farmers Dog, The Eye Dog, Heading Dog, Collie, Farm Collie, Shepherd's Dog, Northern British Sheepdog, Scotch Sheepdog, Highland Collie, Lowland Collie, Welsh Sheepdog, Northumbrian Sheepdog, Old Border Collie, English Sheepdog, Working Border Collie, BC
Overview:
The Border Collie is a highly intelligent and energetic herding dog, originating from the Anglo-Scottish border region where they were bred for their exceptional sheep-gathering abilities. Physically, they are medium-sized dogs with an athletic build, typically weighing between 30-55 pounds, and feature a double coat that can be rough or smooth, appearing in a wide variety of colors, though black and white is most common. Their alert, intense gaze is a hallmark of the breed. Temperamentally, Border Collies are renowned for their incredible trainability, eagerness to please, and boundless energy, making them excellent candidates for dog sports like agility and obedience. However, this high drive means they require significant mental and physical stimulation; without proper outlets, they can become bored and destructive. While loyal and affectionate with their families, their herding instincts can sometimes translate to nipping at children or other pets if not managed, making them generally better suited for experienced owners who can dedicate time to their training and exercise needs. They are definitely not suited for apartment living and thrive in homes with large, secure yards and active lifestyles. Health-wise, they are generally robust, but can be prone to certain genetic conditions such as Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), hip and elbow dysplasia, and Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome (TNS).
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