Penelope's Profile

Foster Dog Name: Penelope

Physical Appearance
Approximate Age: 1 year
Sex: Female
Breed Type: Pointer
Color: Lemon and white
Size: Medium
Weight: 41 pounds

Personality
High/Low Maintenance: Low maintenance
Temperament: Somewhat timid but sweet
Energy Level: Low to medium – low in the house

Lap/Velcro Dog or Independent/ Loner: Wants to be nearby but isn’t pushy about it
Riding in Car: Quiet and well-behaved but drools some at first; minimize food intake before long trips
Playful with toys? Somewhat – likes Nylabones
Birdiness: Shows interest but doesn’t appear to have had formal training

Interactions
Adults (Males-Females): Does not seem to have a preference, but does not like loud, aggressive people, bonds strongly to those who care for her
Little Kids: Limited interaction – would likely not enjoy loud, highly active children but very good with respectful children
Other Dogs: Very good with males, fine with most females
Plays with other dogs? Yes
Cats: Fine
Visitors/Strangers: Shy but warms up quickly
Barking: Barks occasionally at play outside and when she is the last to be let out of her crate or needs to go out
Inside House: Low activity level; prefers laying on soft surfaces near her people and other dogs
Outside in the Yard: Low to moderate activity with other dogs; will follow people around in yard, enjoys lying on deck in warm sun
Away from Home: Limited experience, but has been very good at vet, parks, and festivals – respectful, well-behaved

Training
Commands: Working on “sit,” knows “no,” “leave it,” and “off”
Tricks: None
Potential as Hunting Companion: Unknown, but likely not high
Agility: Possibly
Housebreaking: Very good in house, goes to door
Crate Training: Enters crate willingly, spends evenings and work days in crate
Leash Walking: Very good, walks on left side on very loose leash
Off-Leash/Recall: Not tried yet


Health
Appetite: Very good
General Health: Still underweight but gaining
Ongoing Medication/Maintenance needed: Has allergies to grains, thrives best on raw diet

Foster Parent Evaluation of the dog
Special Qualities: Very sweet and laid-back in the house, attractive, intelligent, bonds strongly to her family, eager to please
Type of Family/Home for best placement: Quiet home with other dogs – especially loves males; patient, mild-mannered owners willing to help build her confidence in new situations
Special Requirements/Needs: Does best on raw diet, needs confidence building
Fence Requirements: Respects 4- and 5-foot fences, no attempts thus far to climb, jump, or dig
Additional Comments: Penelope is a beautiful Pointer who has experienced a rough start in life resulting in her being somewhat timid in certain situations, but she is a bright, sweet, affectionate little girl who is blossoming into a wonderful companion.