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My basic info
Breed
Pointer/Brittany
Color
White - with Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
5 years 5 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
40 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
New England Brittany Rescue
My details
Not good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Birdie, a young (approx.. 1 year old) brittany-pointer blend. Birdie is medium size and lean, about 40 lbs. Through no fault of her own, Birdie found herself in a shelter. The reason? She killed chickens on the farm.
Birdie loves chewing on nylabones, and occasional playing with a ball.
When meeting new people, Birdie is cautious – she will go up to a new person, but submissively hunker down near the floor. With a few back and ear scratches, she warms up. After that, she just loves attention from her people. She’s an affectionate pup.
Birdie is also cautious when meeting new dogs. We think that Birdie is better with male playmates (and not good with female dogs). She has to be slowly introduced to new male dogs, and once she trusts them, the new male dog becomes her best playmate. She will wrestle and chase her new male dog friend.
Birdie very active – “a busy girl” said the veterinarian. Birdie is a higher energy young pup.
Birdie is learning her dog manners (“down), and her future family needs to continue to work with her. She is sensitive to harsh correction, and will cower. She needs a family and training that is positive training with a gentle hand.
Birdie does pull on leash, and she does need leash walking training. She also needs to learn dog manners (obedience). She wants to please, and will “work” for a treat.
Birdie will jump on people when excited, and because of her exuberance, she would be best in a home with teenage or older children. She is learning not to nip at people when he wants their attention.
Birdie is housetrained – and she likes to go outside to mark frequently. She can readily learn a doggie door. She is generally good in a crate, and go in the crate if you toss a treat in the crate. Birdie needs a larger size crate because she wags her tail, and in medium size crate, her tail will hit the crate and start to bleed.
Birdie is a good dog, with all the makings of becoming a great dog, with a family who will work with her on her manners, and help her expend her youthful energy.
Birdie is vocal –she barks when she wants something, and when playing with another dog. For this reason, Birdie would not be good living in an apartment, condo or townhouse.
Birdie would be happy as an only dog in an active family, or to be a playmate with another male dog, provided that she is slowly introduced to the new male dog.
Birdie is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations and on heartworm preventative.
