Chase

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Chase is a lovely young pup of approximately 8 months. He is a border collie x kelpie, with the gentleness of a BC in combination with the quiet, stoic nature of a well-natured kelpie. He is a well mannered dog for his age and is very gentle with people and dogs alike. He adores the two year old human that he is living with and they enjoy taking rambling walks together about the property.

Chase is a very intelligent pup and learns very quickly under instruction. With very little guidance he is able to work out what he is being told and to adjust accordingly. If left to his own devices he is very inquisitive about his environment, and like most pups, he will make his own fun when bored!

So far, Chase has always had another dog for company. He would do very well in an environment with an older dog for company. He is currently the shadow of an older male dog and we have noticed that he takes his cues from the older dog. The constant doggy company has helped him settle well into foster care. We believe he has come from an environment with multiple free ranging dogs.

Chase is a friendly, biddable pup who rolls onto his back for tummy pats (a trait he is reducing with training). He enjoys chew toys, a gentle game of tug and exploring his environment. He is very eager to please but is not expressly needy about it. He does enjoy rubbing his body along your ankles, very similarly to a cat.

Chase has demonstrated light herding abilities on other dogs, but is largely nonplussed about chasing chickens, horses or kangaroos. He would likely be easily rehomed with a cat (though not tested yet).

Chase would do well in a home with people who have the experience and drive to help him live up to his potential. He is an extremely intelligent, easily trained pup who will thrive at agility, fly ball or obedience.