Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
"Gigi is a six year old female Italian Maremma Sheepdog weighing about 105ish lbs. The Maremma Sheepdog is a Guardian Dog, and we advise you should research/Google this breed before applying to better understand Gigi. Gigi looks like a beautiful Golden Retriever and Great Pyrenees mix, but her former owner believes she is this true Italian breed. Is there such a thing as a perfect dog? Probably not, but one that comes very close is Gigi and she is looking for her new forever family as her person has been moved to assisted living and can no longer take care of Gigi.
Our GRRAND volunteer who helped with bringing Gigi in says: "There are many wonderful things to be shared in this bio, but one of special note is Gigi does not shed. I know, hard to believe, right? I spent three hours with her this morning transporting her, walking her, snuggling with her in my all black outfit, and there was literally not a dog hair on me. Gigi's former owner had told me that she does not shed and now I believe it. Gigi has been well cared for her entire life. Gigi is spayed, fully vetted, and is in great health. Gigi has lost 20 pounds in the past four months and will continue to lose a few more until she reaches a healthy weight for her breed. Gigi worked with a well known Lexington dog trainer for years to ensure her wonderful behavior and to keep her busy (Gigi is very curious, observant, and bright). Gigi does not jump up on people and she walks well on a leash. Gigi does not seem interested in other dogs and cats...and, when in a living room with a domestic parrot on the floor, Gigi paid no attention to the parrot. Gigi is careful about the dog friends she chooses. She warms up to humans very quickly and will be a very good friend to you. Gigi has not been trained to use a crate nor has she ever used one as, according to her former owner, she can be trusted to have free roam of a a home. She sleeps on her bed in the bedroom at night. Gigi self entertains and is not destructive with her toys. She loves to care for her stuffies and to enjoy an enticing chew toy ever once in a while. Gigi rode very well in the back area of my SUV and, according to her former owner, loves car rides. Is Gigi the perfect dog? Pretty close for sure!
Her past owers say: "Gigi has been unbelievable for my mom. My dad passed away three years ago and Gigi has been patient, loyal, and loving. She is a clown and loves to please. She is smart and likes structure and she loves car rides. She can be a little shy with meeting new people and dogs and is very dog selective."
As we learn more, we will update, but if you would like to meet Gigi, please fill out an app at GRRAND,.org
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