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About Iris
Little Iris, the Irish sweetheart born on St Patrick's Day, had a bit of a rough start to life. Although of good working bloodlines, she spent the first year of her life on a chain without a name or proper socialization with humans. As a result, Iris is rather shy when you first meet her and it may take a while to earn her trust, but once you do, you'll have a loyal mate to the end.
Iris has called 70 acres of bush property with 12 other dogs her home since March 2019. During this time, Iris has had practically no pressure placed on her to perform other than establishing good recall with the distraction of other dogs, a cat, chickens, goats and livestock. She will also go straight to her kennel in her pen when asked and stop barking when asked keep quiet. Iris has spent most of her time as an outside dog, but does like to come inside to see what's going on and will relax and remain quiet if crated.
Iris is not inclined to roam and won't stray too far from her safe place (kennel or pen) without her human or another canine companion. Iris has been on a property where there have been kangaroos, deer, wombats and other wildlife where her resident dog friends have taken chase off into the bush but Iris won't go too far out of sight and always returns when called.
Iris has good social skills when it comes to fitting in with other dogs, reads dog language very well and is submissive by nature. For this reason and due to the emotional neglect Iris suffered in the first year of her life, she maybe better suited to a property where there is another dog or two to help her adjust and give her confidence. Iris has bonded with her female rescuer and foster carer, but will also accept pats, affection and gentle instruction from males.
Iris has been exposed to sheep and goats and with the help of a more experienced dog, will assist with gathering and moving livestock from place to place; but has the potential in kind, encouraging hands, to become a handy helper on a small property with a few head but does not have an extremely high prey drive so as long as she was physically and mentally stimulated, she would fare well. She is also very agile and playful, so may be suited to dog sports. She will try and fetch the ball, loves the water and enjoys running around and jumping logs in the bush.
As Iris is rather shy, she may be better off in a quieter home with someone who has plenty of time and love to invest in her.
Adoption details
Please email through answers to the following questions as a part of your application enquiry. Please include as much information/detail as possible for your application submission.
Email to: contactheardit@gmail.com
- Name (first name and surname)
- Phone Number
- Address
- Specific dog or type of dog you are interested in.
- Number of people and ages of any children, living where the dog will live.
- Brief description of -
- your home/yard and fencing etc.,
- any previous experience/knowledge of working breed dogs.
- the day-to-day life the new dog would have with you.
- understanding of exercise requirements and mental stimulation for the breed.
- List of current pets/animals on your property.
- Are your current pets desexed or vaccinated?
- How many hours would the dog be left alone each day?
Any other information you feel may be relevant and helpful to add for the application process?
*Once the completed answers are received, the administration coordinator will be in touch and advise on the next step in the process.
Thanks very much and we hope to hear from you soon!
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
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