Minnie weighs about 40lbs.  She is housebroken, and does know some basic commands, although some diligence is needed. She is a dog that loves to be at your side and will follow you where ever you go, so expect a nearby companion. She loves a variety of toys, such as, frisbees and tennis balls.  She loves to chew, so don`t expect the toys to last long (she`s destroyed 3 tennis balls and 2 tug o` war ropes so far). Solid bones and Kong are some of her favorites. she likes to go on walks, and will pull only a little on the leash unless surprised or she sees another critter that interests her. She is progressively liking baths and cuddling for a little while. She is a very active dog, can rock the head tilt, and loves to give kisses. She`s incredibly smart and clever; when trying to bring her in off leash or kennel, tactics to get her to follow only work 2 times, then she figures our what your trying to do.

 

Some additional things to know about her:

 

Minnie was removed from her previous household for `herding` the children. while she is still a puppy, this could be associated with nipping/biting. Minnie does show signs that her previous household was very strict on her, and while she`ll follow along side me (I`m male), she does become slightly fearful of my movement towards her. She does well around females, but a male in the household should have a calm, gentle demeanor.  Mouthiness was an issue in the beginning, but she is progressively becoming softer and is learning not to do it. Fear can immobilize her, and she`ll immediately drop to submission, regardless of being led to food. Getting her to eat can be a challenge as she will leave her food alone unless the environment is calm and quiet. She`ll even refuse treats, with the impression there is a catch.  Even during training, she`ll turn away from treats and refuse to participate. `Time Out` works wonderfully, she knows what it means, acknowledges the purpose, and is more at ease with this form of discipline.