Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Story
Rhonda is the definition of a gentle giant. She is affectionate, intelligent, happy and incredibly loving, with a calm and adaptable personality that makes her an ideal companion dog. She thrives on human connection and loves nothing more than belly rubs, hugs, kisses and being close to her people. Working from home? Rhona will happily follow you from room to room and settle at your feet as your loyal shadow throughout the day. Even in stressful or unfamiliar situations, Rhonda looks to her humans for reassurance, and a simple hug or gentle embrace is often all it takes to help her feel calm and secure again. She shows no aggression toward people, children or other family pets, including cats, and has integrated beautifully into family life with ease and patience.Rhonda is also incredibly smart and eager to learn. She already knows “sit”, “come”, “no” and “good dog”, and is currently learning “paw” and “roll over”. We are even beginning to teach her to use communication buttons for “walkies”, and she is picking things up so quickly that her future training potential feels unlimited. Rhonda communicates beautifully with both her voice and her paws — you can genuinely feel like you are having full conversations with her because of how attentive and expressive she is. A gentle paw on your leg paired with a look might mean she is hungry, her water bowl needs topping up, she would like to go for a walk, or sometimes she simply wants a hug or belly rubs. She is wonderfully communicative and always finds a way to let you know when she wants more attention, affection or care.Rhonda would do well in many different types of homes, from an active family lifestyle to a more moderately active household. A fenced yard or large acreage would certainly make her happy, but she is equally content with regular leashed walks and daily routines. She thrives with consistency and structure, and has become both house trained and leash trained in foster care. In fact, even our 9 year old daughter confidently walks her every day. Snow is Rhonda’s happiest place, and watching her run, play and dig through snow piles during our long Kawartha Lakes winters is pure joy. Whether she is outside enjoying the fresh air or curled up beside her people indoors, Rhonda is simply happiest being part of a loving home. She is the kind of dog who wants nothing more than to love and be loved, and she has so much companionship, loyalty and happiness to offer her future family.
