Just the Facts

Here is a basic fact sheet about Ms. Phoe.

Name:                                  Phoenix

Breed/Type of Animal:          Canine - Dutch Shepherd Mix

Gender of Animal:                Female/ Spayed

Age:                                     Approx 3yrs

Size/Weight:                         Medium - Approx 50lbs

Color:                                  Black Brindle

Up-to-Date On Shots?        Yes - Rabies, Distemper and Kennel Cough (Bordetella)

Has this animal been tested for heartworm?     Yes - and on monthly prevention

Is Phoenix Microchipped?   Yes.

Is your the dog good with the following? 
     □ Dogs - Phoenix can be tough on other dogs. She can run together with non-submissive male dogs. Any          other interaction should be directly supervised. She has never caused harm to another dog, but will try to be dominant.

     □ Cats  - Has lived with 2 cats in foster care for over a year. Phoenix ignores them, though they are never left unsupervised. Greetings with barn cats have resulted in her getting her nose scratched, so she avoids them completely. She has always been on leash for barn cat greetings, therefore she has never been given the opportunity to chase cats outside.

     □ Kids - Phoenix loves children and has regular interactions with 4-H Students ranging from 3rd through 12th grade. She has been trained and handled by a 14 year old. As a young, boisterous, working breed mix, she could get over excited and knock into small children. 

Is Phoenix housebroken?      She is crated at night or when we are away from home. She does not have accidents when supervised and let out every 4-6 hours.

Is Phoenix crate trained?     Yes. Phoenix is very clean in a crate.

Does she know any tricks?    Phoenix has been trained in Basic Obedience, and is a master of getting her belly rubbed.        

When looking for the “perfect home” for Phoenix, what would it be?

Phoenix's ideal home would be one with active people who will indulge her need to bound around outside, and then chill with the family. Boundaries would be set and required, but once settled in, she could be the laid back couch potato that she is. Daily training interaction would be done - even if its just tricks for treats. 

Phoenix can be an escape artist - though she has no desire to go anywhere. An electric containment system is needed, or supervision when out. She does best in a sturdy plastic crate with activities while crated. Phoenix is highly food motivated and loves her stuffed Kong, Busy Buddies, nyla-bones and stuffies.