THISTLE - SHETLAND SHEEPDOG SHELTIE (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Pueblo West, CO, 81007, USA
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THISTLE - SHETLAND SHEEPDOG SHELTIE (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Pueblo West, CO, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Thistle
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Breed
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Gender
Male
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Age
Senior
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Location
Pueblo West, CO, 81007 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie (medium coat). A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY CONVERSATION ABOUT ADOPTING FROM OUR ORGANIZATION. PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBISTE AT .colliesheltierescue AND READ ABOUT THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS (GOOD PHONE INTERVIEW, SECURELY FENCED YARD, FABULOUS REFERENCE FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN AND A HOME VISIT.) I KNOW THAT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT BUT WE SCREEN CAREFULLY FOR THE SAKE OF THE DOGS. THEY DESERVE IT! This little Sheltie friend was named Thistle in a local shelter. Thistle is approximately 7-8 years old, a neutered male and UTD on all vaccines. He is basically a shy little fellow, although he does warm up, especially to women. He needs a dental but we need to wait for a month or two since he just had a general anesthetic for his neuter. But he needs the dental cleaning, with extractions to be sure, and we cover all the expenses. Shelties are shy by nature, as I bet you already know. All five of the Shelties from this latest hoarder confiscation lacked early socialization. That is evident. Four of the five Shelties are young adults and coming around quickly. Thistle will take more time and patience. He is eating well now with some yummies in his bowl on top of the kibble. He drinks appropriately and is peeing and pooping outside in a kennel since he has not got the hang of walking on a leash yet. But today, he sat in the warm sunshine with his favorite volunteer, with his head on her lap. I thought he might begin to purr. Sheltie experience is critical for the successful placement of Thistle. Adults who are home most of the time would be great also. Companionable adult dogs to show him the ways of the force and where to go potty. School age children might be too noisy and disruptive for this senior gentleman's wishes. Have questions? We have answers. Please consider adding a senior dog to your household. You will get extra sparkles in your halo for giving an older dog the chance of a lifetime.
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Physical Attributes
Eye Color: Brown Ear Type: Tipped Tail Type: Long Coat Length: Medium Grooming Needs: Moderate Likes to Vocalize: Quiet Shedding Amount: Moderate -
Behavioral Characteristics
OK with Dogs: Yes Energy Level: Low Activity Level: Slightly Active Exercise Needs: Moderate Fence Required: 6 foot Obedience Training: Needs Training Owner Experience Required: Breed Other: - Yard Required
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Personality
Personality Characteristics - Timid
- Affectionate
- Intelligent
- Even-Tempered
- Gentle
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Additional Information
Was the Dog Found No Other - Ongoing Medical Care Needed
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Organization name
Rocky Mountain Collie and Sheltie Rescue, Inc.
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Location:
Pueblo West, Colorado, 81007 USAUSA
Breed overview
Overview:
A mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog, is a dog that is not the result of breeding within an existing breed or to modify or create a breed and belongs to no breed. In the United States, the term "mixed-breed" is a favored synonym over "mongrel" among many who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. Pure breeds have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Therefore, among experts and fans of such dogs, "Mongrel" is still the preferred term.
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