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Posted over 3 months ago
| Updated over 2 months ago
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My basic info
Breed
Australian Shepherd/German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
4 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
10 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
If you see some imp in this little girl's eye it is because it is true. She is curious and outgoing and sure to find something to get into, including chewing on her little boxbed.
Erin appears to be a Shep/Aussie cross who was born 11-21-23. Mommy is pictured. We believe Erin will be a mid-sized dog, likely 40-45#. She has a very pretty coat with black, white and brindle highlights. She and 5 siblings were surrendered because the owner wanted them to get good homes and felt she would not be able to find suitable owners. Puppy arrived in good health and well cared for. The little dog family had been living in a remote rural area and spent much of her time outdoors. Erin is outgoing, friendly, and is used to being around other dogs and puppies. She is reliably using newspapers for her house breaking and is beginning to go outside to do her business. She is beginning to learn to walk on a leash.
We are making best guess about breed. DNA testing from Dogs from the area often have 20 or more breeds in their lineage. Common breeds in the area are German Shepherds, Kelpies, Border Collies, labs, and Aussies. The DNA nearly always includes a wee bit of Chihuahua and some husky.
The early months are when puppy learns the social skills needed to be a skilled dog in dealing with other dogs and a good citizen in the human world. Adopters should be committed to getting puppy into lots of new and different human social situations, hearing vacuums, trucks, and rattling garbage cans, meeting people who are clapping, laughing, with hats, tools, bikes and skate boards. AND puppy needs many opportunities to meet and greet dogs of all shapes, sizes and dispositions. Just sharing a home with another dog is not as much doggie socializing as puppy needs. If good canine social skills are not learned and maintained during these early months, it will be very difficult to ever master them. Puppy play dates, trips to the pet store, puppy socialization classes and later, obedience classes are particularly important. If all this doggie time and involvement seems like a good idea, you are up for a puppy! As always, a tired dog is a good dog.
Erin has been vaccinated and wormed. She will need two more routine vaccination plus rabies at the owner’s expense. The $375 adoption fee (check or cash) includes the cost of pup’s required spay/neuter at 6 months of age provided it is done by one of the PUP vets. We do place puppies outside the metro area but a plan for the required spay/neuter must be in place. We do not ship.
If you are at least 21 years old and everyone in your household is on board with adopting a puppy, CALL 651-645-4370 between 7:00 am and 9:30 pm and we will return your call within 24 hours. If you elect to contact us via e-mail it may take several weeks for us to get back to you. Renters must provide proof that you are allowed to have a puppy. If you currently have a companion dog or cat please be prepared to provide a vet reference prior to adoption if requested.
