Toledo, OH - Border Collie. Meet Irwin a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Border Collie

Color

Black - with White

Age

Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

51 lb (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

5759660

My details

Not good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

Microchipped

Why I need a new home

Infant, young children or pregnancy

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Irwin is a loving companion who has been our constant shadow since the day we first brought him home. He is an active dog who will require a relatively long walk and lots of stimulation in order to be completely calm, but when his needs are met he is truly a wonderful dog to have by your side.

He's highly intelligent and loves to learn, and would be great for anyone interested in dog training. He also has shown herding instincts, and might be able to be worked. Despite his high energy, he is easy to own and has never destroyed a single thing in our home when left alone.

Unfortunately, Irwin has had some issues with young children - especially when they do not provide him with space. This is a problem for us, as we have a 6 month old child that is getting ready to start exploring the world. While we would love to believe we can keep him and police every interaction, that isn't realistic. He needs a home with adults only, or with children/teens old enough to approach dogs gently.