DUCHESS - WHIPPET / BORDER COLLIE / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Whippet / Border Collie / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: $180. ADOPT DON'T SHOP Duchess is a young three to four year old, spayed adult female Whippet/Border Collie mix that is looking for a reliable and loving adult companion. This sweet lady had a hard start in life. When she was a puppy, she must have sustained a blow to her jaw, By the time she came to us (the High Plateau Humane Society) in late January, several of her teeth were missing and others had grown in very crooked and needed to be removed. She was also very underweight, and shy of being handled. However, there was no damage to the jaw bone itself, and now that the cooked teeth have been removed, she is eating well, a healthy weight, happy, playful and ready for a new home! She loves to play with other dogs, gets along well with cats, and walks on leash like a dream. She is also house trained! However, she needs a home without any children under 8 years old as their unpredictable behavior frightens her. She also does not like to be picked up, which appears to be a hold over from being mishandled in her previous home. Duchess would be an ideal dog for a household with or without one or more medium to small dogs or cats, and a nice yard to play in. Her owner should be reasonably active and able to take her for walks or hikes several times a week so she gets out and about. Because she can be skittish of loud noises and a lot of commotion, she would be best in a quiet household. If you would like to meet Duchess, please email HPHSYmail or call Jennifer at 530-708-3277. Duchess is up to date on shots, micro-chipped and spayed, and her adoption fee is just $180. Direct Contact: Dogs: Jennifer Andersen, Dog Program Manager (c) 530-708-2377, email: HPHSYmail Cats: Cat Program Team (530) 233-9277, email: hphscatprogramgmail HPHS supports spay/neutering of all pets. Adopt from us and your new pet is spayed or neutered. They are up to date with their shots as well. Discount spay/neuter vouchers are also available at the Second Chance Thrift Store, at 114 East 14th Street, Alturas, CA 96101 (Tues-Fri from 10 to 2, Sat 10-1)

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Brown
  Ear Type:	Semi-erect
  Tail Type:	Long
  Coat Length:	Medium
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	No
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	3 foot
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Playful Timid Skittish Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No