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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