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HAIKU - BORDER COLLIE (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Border Collie Dogs For Adoption in Paso Robles, CA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Haiku
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Breed
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Gender
Female
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Age
Young
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Location
Paso Robles, CA, 93446 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Border Collie (long coat). Border Collie, female Welcome Haiku from a small rural shelter in Taft, CA. We don’t know anything about her backstory other than she was found as a stray and wound up behind bars. Haiku is a diamond in the rough (coat), slated to become poetry in motion. She arrived filthy and covered in hundreds of ticks, some the size of grapes. We’re still picking, but one thing remains true…she’s got a heart bigger than the entire universe. She even gives hugs. Forget Velcro, this girl is the strongest form of superglue on the market. Anyone that will give her the time of day, she will attempt to morph into their body and become one. She’s also great with other dogs - very congenial and appropriate. Cats, critters, livestock unknown at this time but the girl is biddable and aims to please, so probably workable. Haiku is young - probably not more than a year and knows nothing of domestic life so she’ll need a training-focused person or family to help get her up to speed with leash walking, potty training, basic obedience, and manners (she’s a big time jumper, leg diver, and love you to death kinda gal). She’s proven resilient, eager to learn, treat motivated, intelligent, adaptable, all the things so it should be a breeze but she’s not quite plug and play yet. Again, her heart is absolutely in the right place so with a training savvy handler, she will shine in no time. Haiku is a border collie through and through. If you know, you know - all the mannerisms and intensity. Breed experience required. She will need adequate mental and physical stimulation to stay fulfilled and flying right. She is 40lbs full grown, spayed, and UTD on vaccines. Haiku is Arroyo Grande, CA More photos and updates: .facebook/.cchdrescue/ search in posts and photo albums. Interested in Haiku? Please complete an application at: bit.ly/CCHDR_App Note: No transport or blind adoptions. Prospective adopters must have a plan in place to meet and pick up their dog from the foster location.
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Long -
Behavioral Characteristics
OK with Kids: Yes OK with Dogs: Yes Other: - Housetrained
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Additional Information
Was the Dog Found No Other - Up-to-date on Vaccinations
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Organization name
Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue
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Location:
Paso Robles, California, 93446 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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