Shelby is seen here
checking out one of the small dogs in a cage. She was very gentle.
Came up to me immediately and loved on me but has probably been abused by a man
- very scared of a raised hand. She did fine when tested with the cat -
she allowed the cat to rub against her walk underneath her. She was to be
spayed shortly after these photos were taken. Earlier in the day she had
helped to save another dog's life but giving a blood transfusion.
her previous owners said she was 5 year old but we do not think she is any
older than 3 - more like 2-2.5yo.
She would probably do best as an only dog or with a submissive male about the
size she is. She is well behaved in the house
Update 18th January 2008 - and new photos and update from her foster mother
A little more about Shelby…
She is a little frightened of thunder storms; I gave
her Melatonin last storm and it did seem to help some. She is very calm and well
behaved on a leash although does not respond to "heel." She usually walks with
her head at my knee so some "heel" work would probably not be too difficult. She
will walk ahead but never lunges or tugs on the lead except when I am taking her
in for supper (she knows the routine!). She likes her rope bone most and enjoys
playing tug-of-war or fetch. She is very careful with her teeth, never snaps,
and takes food from my fingers very gently. . We have not had an "accident" in
the house since her first night so I would certainly call her house trained;
I really would recommend a fenced yard because she is like a white tornado when
off her leash. She doesn't run, she gallops, and can cover a lot of distant in a
very short time; she has, as yet, made no attempt to jump or climb over the
fencing (it's four feet high). . She really likes the sofa at night (I've
probably started a bad habit!!);. I've brushed her out but she is not shedding
much at this point; she just doesn't like to have her tail brushed. Shelby
really is a wonderful girl and would integrate easily into a family situation
without other animals. I think she would be okay with children over about age
4-5 as long as they are comfortable around big dogs; she is just a big dog and
when she romps, she could knock a little one down. She is very people oriented;
She has a great personality and getting more beautiful every day!
