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Posted over 8 years ago
| Updated over 8 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Border Collie/Great Pyrenees
Color
White - with Brown or Chocolate
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Columbus the Border Collie/Pyrenees mix has started his journey towards finding his happily ever after. Now all he needs is his forever family! This sweetheart is 11 months old and is loved by everybody he meets. He is bouncy and happy and would love a doggy brother or sister. He even gets along with cats! Couldn't get more perfect than that!
Columbus is a dog who loves to be outside playing with his people and dog pals. He is an energetic dog and will need to be kept active. He also loves to snuggle on the couch. He is a bit jumpy and mouthy, as he's still a puppy, and he will need training in that area. Because of this, he would be best with older, dog savvy children. Columbus is super smart. He learns very quickly and has already been taught sit, down, and shake, and he’s still working on wait, stay and off. He is both crate trained and house trained, and his foster family left him crated with a Kong when unsupervised as he still has the puppy chew in him. He is highly food motivated and loves his meals, treats, and bones.
Columbus is adoptable in NC, SC, GA and FL
If you think Columbus would be the perfect fit for your family, please fill out an application at www.bigfluffydogs.com and then e-mail his coordinator at BeckyBoutselisBFDR@gmail.com
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at http://www.bigfluffydogs.com/online-app.php. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM ADOPT-A-PET: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in it's listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters must understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for:1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only "hold it" for one hour per month of age (ex. a 4 month old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break).2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old, to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise.3.) Socialization: The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home.4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded tenfold, for years to come.Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy.Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time consuming, and can be expensive.All Dogs Require:Supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well socialized dog is more than worth the effort put in to get them there.
