Blondie

Updated 1/27/12

Blondie, age 2 1/2

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“Average energy, super loving, sweet, affectionate. Shy at first meeting & generally very aware & cautious of her surroundings & people. Warms up quickly, gets very submissive, loves a belly rub! Gets excited about treats, becoming very outgoing & energetic.”

And add to that, she’s cute, dainty, pocket-sized (only 37 pounds) and has the most adorable fluffy ears ever (you can tell there’s a hint of something “exotic” in her pedigree). Yes, young Blondie is definitely a prize!

Blondie came to us from the shelter—but not directly. Instead, she was being fostered for the shelter by a wonderful family, because, as her foster mom explained, “Blondie was rescued as a stray and was very timid in the shelter environment. She would cower from new people and cringe any time we reached for her.  She was originally shy of my husband but that subsided in the 3 weeks we fostered her, though she sometimes still startles  you make a fast movement toward her. But her confidence has grown exponentially and I believe she will continue to improve in a loving and secure environment.”

Mom was right! In her GRR foster home, Blondie is doing great. She IS just teenager, so she tends to jump around when excited or to ask for attention, but her foster family is working hard to teach her “four on the floor” before petting. She’s super with all the other dogs in the home: a litter of foster pups; a 1 1/2-year-old Golden, who’s her partner for tug, chase, and general charging around; and a grumpy 7-year-old Beagle, whom she respects appropriately. As far as cats go, she growls and chases – but her foster mom says, “She seems more curious and interested than aggressive.”

Miss Blondie is a good car rider once she’s settled in – entering the car makes her a bit tense. She’s really good on leash, only pulling a little bit, and that just at the start of her walk.  

Indoors, she’s nice & calm,  settles down & relaxes, doesn't try to get onto furniture even if invited. Gets very excited during food prep, but she doesn’t counter-surf or go foraging in wastebaskets. Loves to chew appropriate things: rawhide, raw bones with marrow, stuffed toys. What a good girl!

“She seems very comfortable & at home here. Loves everyone in the family. Loves her walks with foster Golden pal! Not a mean bone in her body; pure sweetheart of a dog. She’d do best with an active family and would benefit from being involved in outdoor family fun, especially daily walks. She needs a loving, secure environment so she can continue to build her confidence. I’d say that if there are kids in the home, they should be  mature enough to respect & understand her need for calm, slow approaches. Other friendly dogs would be great. Blondie is so worthy of a perfect home!”

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