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POPPY IS A 4 YEAR OLD SPAYED FEMALE. SHE IS 20" FROM HER SHOULDERS TO THE GROUND AND WEIGHS 40 POUNDS.
Poppy is full of energy and love. She will wow you with her athleticism, intellect and remarkably soft coat. She would thrive with several hours of exercise daily (or other activities such as nosework) in a safe environment such as a securely fenced farm/large property or maybe as an exercise buddy to a runner. She is three working breeds and has the traits of all of them: English Setter (very interested in birds and loves to be in the water - she is an excellent swimmer), Border Collie (very intelligent and high energy), and Great Pyrenees (this means that she barks at wildlife at night and is an escape artist - if you have secure fencing and livestock to protect this may be great for you, or if you do not have wildlife around at night it may not be a problem). She also enjoys snuggling on the couch and sleeping on the bed - when she’s had enough exercise she can be very mellow indoors. She is extremely social with people and does not like to be alone - she would do best on a farm or with someone who works mostly from home with a large securely fenced area. She is a sensitive dog - loud noises such as nail guns scare her, and she will benefit from positive reinforcement only (no yelling, physical punishment, or e-collars). She is nervous around other dogs and would do best as the only dog in the household. There could be a possibility of sharing the house with the right dog but she does resource guard food from other dogs so extreme care would need to be taken with food/treats. She does best with people over the age of 12. She loves long car rides. She is respectful of large livestock (cattle, horses) but will chase chickens and cats (high prey drive). She is healthy but does take twice daily pills for anxiety. She is up to date on all vaccinations and is spayed, and is 4 and a half years old. I want the absolute best home for her, and would prefer the option to visit her occasionally or care for her when you travel. I love this dog with my whole heart but feel she may have a better life with a household that can give her a more exercise-intensive lifestyle. Please share details of all members of your household (people and animals), your work schedule, your outdoor space/fencing, experience with working dogs, your dog training philosophy, and plans for keeping a high energy working dog entertained.
Poppy is living in Petaluma.
For more information, please email her owner Rose at poppynewhome@gmail.com
Poppy is full of energy and love. She will wow you with her athleticism, intellect and remarkably soft coat. She would thrive with several hours of exercise daily (or other activities such as nosework) in a safe environment such as a securely fenced farm/large property or maybe as an exercise buddy to a runner. She is three working breeds and has the traits of all of them: English Setter (very interested in birds and loves to be in the water - she is an excellent swimmer), Border Collie (very intelligent and high energy), and Great Pyrenees (this means that she barks at wildlife at night and is an escape artist - if you have secure fencing and livestock to protect this may be great for you, or if you do not have wildlife around at night it may not be a problem). She also enjoys snuggling on the couch and sleeping on the bed - when she’s had enough exercise she can be very mellow indoors. She is extremely social with people and does not like to be alone - she would do best on a farm or with someone who works mostly from home with a large securely fenced area. She is a sensitive dog - loud noises such as nail guns scare her, and she will benefit from positive reinforcement only (no yelling, physical punishment, or e-collars). She is nervous around other dogs and would do best as the only dog in the household. There could be a possibility of sharing the house with the right dog but she does resource guard food from other dogs so extreme care would need to be taken with food/treats. She does best with people over the age of 12. She loves long car rides. She is respectful of large livestock (cattle, horses) but will chase chickens and cats (high prey drive). She is healthy but does take twice daily pills for anxiety. She is up to date on all vaccinations and is spayed, and is 4 and a half years old. I want the absolute best home for her, and would prefer the option to visit her occasionally or care for her when you travel. I love this dog with my whole heart but feel she may have a better life with a household that can give her a more exercise-intensive lifestyle. Please share details of all members of your household (people and animals), your work schedule, your outdoor space/fencing, experience with working dogs, your dog training philosophy, and plans for keeping a high energy working dog entertained.
Poppy is living in Petaluma.
For more information, please email her owner Rose at poppynewhome@gmail.com