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Border Collie / Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)  : :  Male (neutered)  : :  Baby  : :  Medium


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About Bobby

  • Status: Adopted!
  • Adoption Fee: $150
  • Species: Dog
  • General Color: Black with White
  • Color: Black and white
  • Current Size: 40 Pounds
  • Current Age: 17 Years 10 Months (best estimate)
  • Microchipped: Yes
  • Reaction to New People: Friendly
Bobby is one of a litter of four brothers found in the woods by a gentleman. Bobby is a bit shy but sweet as can be. They are up against the Black Dog syndrome ~ statistically speaking, black dogs are the least likely to get adopted. People just don't see them. That has been the case for these guys. His brothers are Buddy, Brandon and Brent. After over a year, Buddy was adopted by a wonderful gentleman. Two weeks later, Brandon was adopted by a lovely couple on the coast. The week after that, Bobby finally went to a foster home. This is one of our great families that is willing to work with our more needy pets. Here is the update I got after just three days:
"It's baby steps with this one. He's branched out now, and instead of ONLY going to his crate, he will sometimes scoot under Andy's desk. He still won't come to me, although sometimes sneaks up to see what's going on if he thinks I'm not watching. He will follow the other dogs around the house a little bit, but as soon as we notice him, he runs right back to the crate. We keep the crate door open, but he definitely needs a den. He found one of Andy's stinky t-shirts on the floor near his crate and dragged it in, which was kind of cute.

No accidents so far - although we're pretty liberal with going out. Also is perfectly fine with cats. He's nosed both of mine (even the skittish one who always runs) out of curiosity and both cats just gave him the royal "we are amused" look. He's starting to play a little with my dogs outside, but mine don't play back much.

He went for his first walk/run today, although I hesitate to really call it a run as it was quite possibly the slowest jog I've done in ages. I did have to pull him out of the crate to accomplish it, but once we got going, I think it went pretty well. The martingale collar works very well for him, so I won't be using a harness. He has an excellent heel at the moment, but I'm afraid it's because the world is just so new and scary. One of my elderly neighbors saw us and wanted to pet him, so we ambled over. He was very good, and not only let himself be petted, but when the neighbor stopped, he took a step towards him as if to ask for more. Hasn't done that with us, but I figure it's a step in the right direction.

No pics yet - he really prefers to hide for the time being. Still, at the rate we're going, he'll be up on the couch in about 2 weeks. And he's going to be a great family dog once he realizes how good life can be. "

Another update: "Well, it's been a little over 2 weeks, and Bobby is slowly settling in. He is one great dog, although he's still very shy. He is coming out of his shell, and will let us do just about anything to him without complaint. We are slowing pushing him out of his comfort zone - picking him up and hauling him up on the couch or the bed with us, and trying to handle him a lot. He will now come up to us for ear scritches and treats, and I've caught him lounging in my big comfy chair many times. We also decided to try letting him sleep in the bedroom with us. He curls up on the dog bed and doesn't make a peep, unlike our other dogs who dream in their sleep and hog the bed and hence, aren't allowed in! He's not a snuggler - yet. I snuggle with him plenty, and he's getting used to it, staying put for longer and longer each time. He is a very tolerant dog, and we've had no housebreaking issues whatsoever.

As he's coming out of his shell, our dominant GSD has been harassing him some, but he's really doing very well. We've gone for lots of runs, and he really seems to enjoy it - he still has a beautiful heel, and is a real gentleman on a leash. Actually, he's just a gentleman all around. We haven't been able to do much training, partly because he's still skittish, and partly because my Border Collie sees the treats come out and has to be the center of attention. Once he trusts someone and doesn't have so much competition, he'll probably do very well with obedience training. We've caught him playing with our dogs as well, so good signs all around! "

I really love our foster families. They save a life everytime they open up their homes, because that means we can take in one more pet. It this case, they are overcoming Bobby's natural shyness and teaching him how to be a dog, not just an animal. Can you ask for a bigger heart than that? And the fact that Bobby is responding so quickly speaks volumes about what a great pet he will be!


How much do you know about Border Collies? According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Border Collie originated in Northumberland on the Scottish/English border. The breed is descended from old British droving breeds with some spaniel added. An outstanding herder, this hardy, agile, untiring sheepdog, is capable of mastering any type of herd. It is said that the Border Collie has an eye that can hypnotize cattle. He crouches down and mesmerizes the animals with its intense stare. One of the most trainable breeds, the Border Collie also serves well as a narcotics and bomb detection dog and is a frequent high performer in obedience, agility, Frisbee(TM) trials, police work, search & rescue, Flyball, performing tricks and competitive obedience. Some Border Collies have been trained very successfully as blind guide dogs. Currently very good results are obtained with them for general assistance to the handicapped in The Netherlands. The Border Collie is a very intelligent and responsive dog. They thrive on praise, are sensitive and very trainable. The Border Collie is highly energetic with great stamina. Provided it gets sufficient activity to keep it occupied and ample exercise, the Border Collie will get along quite happily with other dogs, and children, however the Border Collie may be aggressive with other dogs of the same sex. They should not be trusted with small non-canine pets, however there are plenty of Border Collies that live and get along with family cats. This breed should be very well socialized as a puppy to prevent shyness. To be truly happy, it needs a lot of: ongoing attention, extensive daily exercise, and a job to do. For those who wish to reach high levels in dog sports, the Border Collie is a gift from heaven. Farmers (for whom the dogs perform work for which they were bred) are also happy with them. It is not surprising that at competitive levels in various sports such as: agility skills, obedience, and sheepdog trials, the Border Collie is represented among the leaders in the sport. They are perfectionist with a permanent will to please. This breed lives for serving you day in and day out. They are not ideal pets for people who have no plans to spend a lot of time with them. These dogs are too intelligent to lie around the house all day with nothing to do. Prospective owners who are looking for just a family pet should consider other similar but calmer breeds, like show line Australian Shepherds and Shetland Sheepdogs. If there is insufficient activity then it will find its own work to do, and that may not be what YOU had in mind when we say the word WORK. They can become destructive if they get bored or if they are ignored. They can become neurotic if they are left alone for long periods, leading to many behavior problems. This breed is known as an escape artist. Because of his strong herding instincts, the Border Collie may be snappish with children and strangers. They do best with an experienced owner that has lots of time to spend with the dog. The adolescent Border Collie often goes through a phase where he challenges his master's authority. Some are highly reactive and sound sensitive, making them a poor choice for families with young children. Dominance level is highly variable in Border Collies. They have a life expectancy of 12-15 years.

Bobby's brother, Buddy the Sheltie/Lab (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Bobby's brother, Brandon (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Bobby's brother, Brent (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

 
 

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