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2 Year old Female Border Collie
Peterlee
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Border CollieAge: 2 years1 female
£100
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BonnieFemale£100
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Adv. Location:Peterlee
Pets in litter:1 female
Breed:Border Collie
Generation:P
Age:2 years
Ready to Leave:21 Jul 2025
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Microchipped by collection dateVaccinations up to dateWorm and flea treatedHealth Checked by a vetParents are health testedKC registered by collection
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Bonnie is a 2 year old border collie who we bought from another family around 5/6 weeks ago. Bonnie is a lovely dog, but unfortunately it's become apparent that the previous owner may not have been fully honest about her behaviours, of which the vast majority are not a problem, except one which makes her not suitable for my family.
On the night we brought Bonnie home, it became apparent that Bonnie likes to chase shadows, and light reflection which meant she wouldn't settle, and so I had to start letting her sleep in our living room with all the lights off, which did help her calm and sleep. I asked the previous owner about this, but was told she had never done it before, which I find hard to believe as Bonnie seems to love staring at, and chasing shadows when outside.
Bonnie also has a tendency to want to try and herd cars when they pass by, which is only natural given that border collies are generally farm working dogs. Where I live we have vast amounts of fields and woodland to walk her so I tend to keep her away from the roads. Which brings me to my next point...
... In the time I've had her, Bonnie's training with me has come on well and I'm now able to walk her without her lead on, and she wont stray too far away, and will stop/look back when I click/whistle. When on the fields she will chase her ball and return it to me for as long as she can go, without running off. She isn't bothered or fased by other dogs so if there are some on the field she will continue to focus on her ball. She sits, lays down, and gives paw on command.
I was told by the previous owner she isn't really affectionate, but honestly, either she wasnt affectionate toward them, or she took to us well as she loves a good snuggle, likes to give kissies, loves her head srtoked/massaged, and likes a tummy scratch.
Now, the only reason we're considering a new home for her is none of the above, because ultimately all of that is more than manageable/trainable either some time and patience. The issue we have is that we have a 5 year old daughter, and for whatever reason she seems to be a little aggressive towards my daughter. On 4 separate occasions she has tried to have a 'snack' at her. She's never physically got hold of her yet, more of a warning to leave her be, but given that my daughter was just trying to stroke her, and cuddle or give her loves, it's not a risk im willing to take. My daughters safety will always come first. What I find incredibly odd is that she is not like that toward myself or my partner, or other adults. She actually gets excited to meet other people too. For this reason, we have a feeling she would be best suited to a family without children, or with teenage kids.
She has a lot of energy, and could play ball all day long. We currently walk her twice a day, weather dependant. She would definitely be suited to another family that has either plenty space, places to walk and explore, or someone who plans to work her. Or even an adventurous family like us for long woodland walks, ball games, hiking etc.
My daughter is going to be absolutely distraught as despite the dogs attempts, my daughter continues to tell us its okay, she hasn't hurt me etc, essentially wanting to protect Bonnie, but I genuinely just couldn't live with myself, or the guilt if something more serious were to happen.
To reiterate, she needs a family with no children, or older kids who will have the authority in their voice, as she does listen to authority.
***The person we got her from advised she has not been neutered***
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