This is one of the dogs I want



Border Collie
Size: Medium
Age: Young
Sex: Female

Meet Echo – Born December 2003, to pure BC working parents, 2 of her other siblings also came to BCRNC. Echo is special, however. She was born bilaterally deaf. She was also the only dog in the litter with the white with a few freckles coloration. Her freckles will most likely darken with age. Echo has been spayed, and is current on her vaccinations. This girl is as sweet as can be and is low drive, but will require a very committed home. Because she is deaf a secure fenced yard is necessary. Training a deaf dog is not difficult, her foster mom would be happy to provide all kinds of resources and information, but keeping them safe from roaming is essential as they cannot hear danger approaching.

Echo looks to her handler often for instruction, is responsive and very intelligent. She is a bit submissive, but loves the companionship of other social dogs. Echo would do well in a home with another friendly dog or as a single dog with a guardian who is at home a good portion of the day. She is beautifully crate trained and will go to crate on command and fall immediately to sleep. Echo would not be happy left alone in a yard all day to fend for herself… she would just be too bored. Echo responds to any kind stranger who gives her the least bit of attention and she is loved by all who meet her. She travels well in the car and enjoys being bathed and groomed. Her favorite activities include giving neck nuzzles and being loved on.

Echo sits nicely and walks well on a loose leash, although she may struggle a bit if spooked, she is also housetrained. She enjoys toys and balls and the attention she gets during training sessions. Only those that can provide a consistent and calm environment should consider adopting Echo. Echo requires a bit of sunscreen on her nose before long outings in the sun, otherwise she is a low maintenance girl. Echo is still very much a pup and will need to be tethered to her new guardian for a few weeks as she learns the rules of the house, otherwise she may get into puppy trouble. She does not chew, but likes to turn over glasses of water left on coffee tables etc. She just requires an unhappy facial expression for correction when she attempts these things and a guardian who is aware and attentive to correct her. She is a marvelous dog for someone wanting a companion snoozing at their feet while they work on the computer.

Be prepared for loads of attention when out and about with Echo as she attracts friendly folk left and right. She is truly a loving and gentle girl who is good with children and cats she has been introduced to. Echo has real potential to be an awesome therapy dog. Because Echo cannot hear, she would do best in an adult only home.

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