Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hola! My name is Luca and here is some info about me:
PHYSICAL INFO:
Breed: Border Collie Mix
Age: approx. 11-12 months
Gender: Male
Weight: 37 lbs, 17 kg
Current Location: Guadalajara, Mexico
RESCUE STORY – I was found on a rooftop with my mom and siblings in very bad conditions. When we were found I was only a 2 month old baby, it is a miracle I survived that long! I am so grateful that a lovely human noticed our situation and called for help. My family has already been so lucky to already be adopted and now it's just me looking for my loving and furever home!!
TEMPERAMENT - I am a super loyal, smart and curious guy, looking to make friends everywhere I go! My foster describes me as amicable, sociable and eager to play without being too pushy or invasive, I am great at boundaries with other dogs - If I notice they're not in the mood to play I know how to take a hint! I love to share and don't guard my food, toys or humans if another dog wants to play. I actually love sharing so much, I will even will use my toys to play with other doggies! But because I love to share, I think everyone must also and am learning to not invade other dogs when they are eating or getting pet. I do love getting pet so much though, it is so nice to get some tender, loving care!! I am also a fast learner and I love school and training. The one thing that makes me uneasy is if a new human approaches me nervously, I may bark and growl but I do respond quickly to guidance! Overall, I'm described as not being reactive by my foster and I believe I can be guided through this behaviour with a confident adopter. As for my favourite things? I love to sniff, play with dogs and toys I can chew!
ENERGY LEVEL - High - I love open spaces to run, to train my nose and discover new things! I love nature and being part of an active pack!
GETS ALONG WITH:
Kids – Unknown (I haven't been tested around children)
Dogs – Yup! I live with lots of other dogs, and we get along great! I love to play and share. I could definitely live in a home with another doggy friend who matches my temperament.
Cats – Unknown (I haven't been tested around cats)
PREY DRIVE - Unknown. I’m not too sure how I’ll react around new things in Canada like squirrels/rabbits etc. My adopter needs to be prepared and willing to train me through these behaviours, should they arise.
TRAINING:
Leash skills – My rescuer says I am doing well, but may need additional training. A well-fitted harness and lots of positive reinforcement will help me learn good leash manners. I am able to follow voice commands with leash directions and can walk with 1m and 3m long leashes. I am working on my initial pulling, but after 1-2 minutes I start to get a sense of the pace!
House trained – My rescuer says I am doing well but I may need some additional training and patience. I like to do my business on my morning walks and walks in the evening. If no walk is involved, I usually go in the yard or garage.
Crate trained – My rescuer says this is in progress and I may need some additional training and patience.
Car rides – My rescuer says I am doing well, as I will remain in my seat with a seat belt without barking or jumping but I do like to look out the window! I may need additional training and patience for this.
Please Note: WCP will provide 1 complimentary training session with Hannah before the finalization of your adoption. WCP highly encourages adopters to do some research and training before their dog arrives.
HEALTH NOTES:
I am neutered and vaccinated.
NOTE: dogs from Guadalajara are not microchipped.
NOTE: It is not uncommon for rescue dogs to require dental work/cleaning after they are adopted. West Coast Paws does not cover the costs of dental work and/or vet visits. These costs are the financial responsibility of the adopter.
ADOPTION FEE:
My adoption fee is $750.00 CAD + applicable taxes, which includes my airfare, if a flight volunteer is found directly to Vancouver.
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DISCLAIMER:
Please visit wcpdogrescue.com to read about West Coast Paws Dog Rescue and it's adoption process.
The info included in each WCP bio is provided to us from the international rescuer. WCP does not have in-person access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions, although we ask for video proof of a dog's attributes wherever possible. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person(s) adopting them and the environment in which they live.
WCP is unable to guarantee the accuracy of a dogs age and/or breed. These are strictly "best guesses" based on veterinary exams and their educated estimates.
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