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SPIRIT - BORDER COLLIE (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Border Collie Dogs For Adoption in Menifee, CA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Spirit
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Breed
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Gender
Female
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Age
Young
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Location
Menifee, CA, 92865 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Border Collie (short coat). Here’s an updated adoption bio you can use for Spirit — and I included your website at the end: Spirit is a sweet 9-month-old Border Collie, about 30 pounds of pure love in the making! She’s gentle and affectionate, but she does take a little time to warm up to new people and surroundings. Once she feels safe and comfortable, her loyal and loving personality really shines. Spirit would do best in a patient, understanding home where she can build confidence at her own pace — someone who appreciates her thoughtful, sensitive nature and is ready to help her blossom. For more info and to meet Spirit, visit FOCHP. For a complete list of our pets and photos please visit our website fochp
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Short Altered Yes -
Behavioral Characteristics
OK with Kids: Yes OK with Dogs: Yes OK with Cats: Yes Other: - Housetrained
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Additional Information
Was the Dog Found No Other - Up-to-date on Vaccinations
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CREATE A WANTED ADRescue Information
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Organization name
Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets
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Location:
Menifee, California, 92865 USAUSA
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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