Description:
Lizzy is a very pretty little pup, a cross between a Border Collie and Golden Retriever. She is looking for a new home because her owner cannot afford the pet deposit fee required by her apartment complex.
Lizzy is great with other dogs and probably with cats. According to her foster, she isn't hyper, "but has all of the characteristics of a collie: likes to stalk and herd. Very intelligent. Knows sit and working on stay. Loves to give kisses. Medium coat, but minimal shedding. Does not have an undercoat except for her haunches. Her owner has included all of her belongings: a plastic crate, her blankets, her toys, a bag of food, etc". Lizzy will be spayed on Saturday December 27th and will be available to take home that evening or the following morning.

What a super dog! I know Lizzy will bring joy to a new family!!!

12/21 Foster Update: Lizzy is so wonderful. She is a still a puppy in play, but has mostly gotten over the "crazy" puppy stage of a younger puppy. She gets along very well with other dogs and is not shy. She is very intelligent and bonds quickly with people. I think that she would be wonderful with children too. She's not very big. She's only about 30 lbs, and I don't think that she is going to be getting much bigger based on her tiny paws and itty biddy face.

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.