ALTHEENA - LOCATED IN CO - DUTCH SHEPHERD / BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS DOG FOR ADOPTION
Imlay City, MI, 48444, USA
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ALTHEENA - LOCATED IN CO - DUTCH SHEPHERD / BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS DOG FOR ADOPTION
Holland Shepherd Dogs For Adoption in Imlay City, MI, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Altheena - Located in CO
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Breed
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Gender
Female
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Age
Young
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Location
Imlay City, MI, 48444 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Dutch Shepherd / Belgian Shepherd Malinois. Altheena is located in CO and Needs a foster! Meet Altheena This delightful young Dutchie/Malinois mix has a lively, joyful personality that shines the moment she steps into the yard. She bounces after her ball with pure happiness, proudly brings it back, and sometimes even drops it on command. She’ has toy drive, engagement, and so much love to offer her lucky foster or adopter. She even shows early agility promise — this girl wants to learn, try, and connect. Altheena has moderate to lowmoderate energy (in Dutchie/Mal terms), and while her prey drive isn’t fully known yet, she’s currently best suited for a home without cats. She knows basic commands, walks decently on a leash and is treat motivated. This girl will learn quickly! She is not yet crate trained so she will need help with positive crate training. Her ideal foster or adopter is someone who can smile at her sweetness, appreciate her enthusiasm, and give her the time, structure and decompression time she needs to adjust to a new environment. With patience, play, and gentle guidance, she will blossom into a dog who not only knows her commands — she’ll know the joy of being truly loved. If you can open your home to foster or adopt Altheena, please reach out. She’s ready to give her whole heart to someone who understands her breed and her potential.
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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
Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc.
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Location:
Imlay City, Michigan, 48444 USAUSA
Breed overview
Holland Shepherd
A.K.A.: Dutch Shepherd, Dutchie, Hollandse Herder, Herder
Overview:
The Hollandse Herdershond, or Dutch Shepherd, is a versatile and intelligent breed originating from the Netherlands, where they were traditionally used by shepherds and farmers for herding and guarding livestock. Physically, they are a medium-sized dog with a powerful, muscular build, typically weighing between 50-70 pounds and standing 21-25 inches tall. Their coats come in three varieties: short-haired, long-haired, and wire-haired, all displaying the breed's distinctive brindle pattern in shades of gold or silver. Temperamentally, Dutch Shepherds are known for their strong work ethic, loyalty, and unwavering devotion to their families. They are highly trainable and excel in various dog sports like obedience, agility, and protection work. While generally good with children, their high energy levels and need for mental stimulation make them better suited for active families with experience in dog ownership, rather than first-time owners or those in apartment settings. Like many active breeds, they can be prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, making responsible breeding and regular veterinary check-ups important for their long-term health.
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