Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Shirley's Profile


Foster Dog Name: Shirley


Physical Appearance

Approximate Age: 2

Sex: Female

Breed Type: English Pointer

Color: Liver & White

Size: small to med


Personality

High/Low Maintenance: high

Temperament: sensitive to other dogs

Energy Level: medium, very persistent when she wants attention

Riding in Car: awesome

Lap/Velcro or Loner: Definite lap/Velcro dog

Birdiness: good


Interactions

Adults (Males-Females): great

Little Kids: a home with older kids would be recommended, as little kids are sometimes too much for her.

Other Dogs: good, but doesn't always want to share attention

Cats: unknown

Strangers: welcomes and wants attention from them

Barking: very little

Inside House: couch, chair, bed- cuddles

Outside in the Yard: needs fence, will run out front door if not latched promptly

Away from Home: does well on leash, loves to go on runs/walks.


Training

Commands: sit, stay, off, down, kennel, come

Tricks: none

Potential as Hunting Companion: unknown

Agility: unknown

Housebreaking: not reliably housebroken, especially since routine changed with adults going back to work. Currently working on reinforcement of potty training with help of crate

Crate Training: perfect

Leash Walking: good

Off-Leash: might totally ignore you while chasing birds


Health

Appetite: good, will do anything to get food unattended

General Health: excellent, still on meds for worms, very soft coat

Ongoing Medication/Maintenance needed: none


Foster Parent Evaluation of the dog

Special Qualities: cuddles, does not lick people

Type of Family/Home for best placement: might be best as a single dog, with older children. She would love a home where she's not home alone for too many hours

Fence Requirements: regular chain link or wood fencing will do fine for her

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