Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Elsie, your loyal shadow, adventure buddy, and professional snuggler 💛
Elsie is a stunning, intelligent girl with a huge heart and an even bigger personality. She absolutely thrives in a home with other dogs. She loves to play, wrestle, and then curl up for cozy naps with her canine friends. While she didn’t start out as a cat fan, her best friend is a cat named Hector and in a new home (and proper introductions) Elsie can adjust to cats with a little time and patience.
This sweet girl is deeply devoted to her people. She wants to be by your side through everything, whether you’re relaxing on the couch, working around the house, or even trying to load the dishwasher (she insists on supervising!). Personal space? Elsie’s never heard of it and honestly, she thinks it’s overrated.
Elsie is incredibly smart and very food motivated, which makes training both fun and rewarding. She already knows a long list of cues like sit, down, shake, leave it, watch me, and even a few fun ones like “raise the roof!” She learns quickly and loves having a job to do. Keeping her mentally engaged, through training, play, or long walks, will help her shine.
She’s also an active girl who enjoys running and has even tried canicross, pulling is her thing! She’s currently working on loose leash walking and does great when given guidance and focus cues like “watch me” or “easy.” At home, she loves zooming around the yard, watching squirrels, playing in the hose, and stretching out into her signature “frog dog” pose.
Elsie does have a sensitive side and is looking for a confident, patient home that will help her feel safe and supported. She can be wary of new people, especially men, but with slow, proper introductions and consistency, she warms up and becomes affectionate (face kisses included!). Because of this, she’ll do best with a family that can advocate for her space and provide structure when guests visit.
She’s very in tune with her environment and can be alert, sometimes taking on a “guard dog” role, but this is simply part of her nature, not aggression. She may also try to “herd” with gentle nipping at times (a common cattle dog trait), but she redirects well with guidance.
Elsie is kennel trained (she’ll happily go in when you say “kennel” or “dinner”) and does best eating separately, as she has shown some food guarding with other dogs in the past. With this simple management, she’s done wonderfully.
Elsie’s ideal home:
Another playful dog (or dogs!) to be her best friend
A patient, confident adopter committed to helping her navigate new experiences
A home that will provide structure, mental stimulation, and lots of love
Someone who understands that trust takes time and is willing to earn it
In return, Elsie will give you unwavering loyalty, endless companionship, and plenty of laughs with her quirky, loving personality.
She is truly something special and she’s just waiting for the right person to see it. 💕
All CSHS pups are spayed/neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, 4DX negative (if older than 6 months), dewormed and microchipped.
To meet this sweet pup, fill out an application today https://www.carverscotths.org/dogs!
