Callie-Adpoted

Update 12/16/08: Callie is a cute, friendly and big-hearted puppy who's dreaming of finding her forever home in time for the holidays!

Callie follows her foster mom everywhere, like a very playful little shadow. She loves to cuddle and shower her people with warm puppy kisses. She seems very loyal and eager to please and learn.

Her foster family doesn't include any children, but Callie's foster mom thinks she would make a great family dog, because she'd just adore all the attention. She'll always meet her people at the door with a big smile and a wagging tail.

Like many young puppies, Callie is quite mouthy. This could be an issue for families with very small children. Her foster mom has been working on correcting the behavior, but, as with any puppy, it won't be totally outgrown overnight. She is probably a herding breed of some sort, and the mouthiness comes with the territory, it can be worked with, but takes some time and consistency

Callie gets along well with dogs and cats. She has demonstrated a fear of the horses she's met while tagging along with her foster mom.

Her foster family has started house training and crate training Callie, and they report good progress with both, and fewer accidents every day.

Ask about this adorable girl soon and grant her holiday wish!

Update: Callie arrived in ME on Saturday 12/6, she is much smaller than her pics, but was the hit of the day, with her compact little body, but huge personality! She was a fan of every other dog and loved everyone. Just a happy, SUPER friendly puppy! Fearless and loving!

History: Found/turned in to shelter

Age: 4-6 months

Breed(s): collie/retreiver *guesstimate

Weight: 17 pounds

approx. size when grown: 30ish give or take

Energy Level: puppy energy, and lots of it!!!

She is a bit mouthy, and likes to bite at Hands, could be a little herding behavior or just needs to be taught not to do it.

Very affectionate: *Likes to lick

People/General Playfulness: puppy playful w/everyone, kids and strangers alike

*Moderately socialized: cautious but not scared; needs to be exposed to new situations, but happy go lucky.

*Not House trained & Not familiar with living inside

*Initiates play w/other dogs often

Children exposure: yes; Ages 14, 12, 6; Reaction to children: *No fear/approaches for attention

Dominance/Submissiveness: generally submissive to older dogs - slightly dominant with pups same age, indicates strong personality, will need confident dog savvy owner that will take to training to bring out the best in her.

Pack order issues with children (any nipping?) no

*Friendly: wags, generally happy for the attention

Cat tested with the cat in front yard - cat comes into yard when she is there - she generally ignores

She does love to run, as you can see in her picture and does it whenever she can.

Describe the dog in one good word or sentence encompassing the entire dog: Sweet puppy.

From the dogs perspective: My perfect home would be: "My perfect home would be with someone to keep me company and teach me how to be a good dog (since I am a puppy and need some training)."