Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This is what Isla's (Sophia) foster has to say!
"While she is shy at first due to her past, all she needs is a gentle, loving, patient human and a confident dog to get her to open up. It was so sweet to see my dog show Isla the hang of things and it made a huge difference for her. When we first brought Isla home she was terrified to go outside and only after seeing my dog do it, did Isla follow. Same with playing, once she saw Glitter playing, Isla joined in. Only after witnessing my dog roam freely around the house, did Isla feel safe enough to do so too. This pattern followed for everything and it melted my heart to see Isla learning that the world can be a safe place with the help of a furry buddy. She definitely trusts other dogs more first and people second, which is understandable.
Throughout my time with her, I have learned that Isla is potty trained and will let you know by walking to the front door when you pass by it if she needs to go outside. She is also very well behaved and did so well being in the house without a crate, even when not monitored 24/7. She does not get into things or make messes, so much so that even when she drinks water from her bowl and some splashes on the floor or her paws she licks it up right away LOL. And unlike my own dog, Isla does not beg or bark while people are eating dinner, she is so polite.
Once she is more comfortable, she loves affection and cuddles from humans, enjoys to follow you around the house (though she is also totally fine being independent too, she is very easy going) and she actually loves being outside! She gets the zoomies everytime we go out in the grass. Don't let Isla's age or looks fool you, she has so much energy outside and loves to run. She is also super great with other dogs, my dog is only 3lbs and she was so gentle with her, even when playing together. Isla doesn't resource guard either, my dog can be nosey and while I keep their eating/drinking spaces separate, sometimes Glitter would sneak over and Isla did not growl or even react, she simply minded her own business and carried on. Isla has every quality someone would look for in a dog! She just needs time, patience and a calm environment. She was very jumpy at first, especially with everyday noises, even small ones, or with objects around her and still can be but each day got better and better and she showed positive progress. One example is, the first couple days we went outside she was scared of the leaves crunching under her feet but after a week she was running through them paying no mind :)"
