Gwenie

Available

6 years old|Border Collie, Beagle|Female|Medium|Mount Juliet, TN

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate☺️ Gentle🎾 Playful🧠 Smart

Gwenie

Available

6 years old|Border Collie, Beagle|Female|Medium|Mount Juliet, TN

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate☺️ Gentle🎾 Playful🧠 Smart

Gwenie is a medium-sized, tricolor (brown, black, and white) mixed Border Collie and Beagle in Mount Juliet, TN. She is an adult female, estimated to be about 6 years old, with a medium coat length. Gwenie is house trained and will be spayed prior to adoption. Her vaccinations are all current.

About Gwenie

Meet Gwenie. She came into rescue from a high-intake shelter in Jackson, TN last spring. Gwenie arrived pregnant and favoring a leg or possibly her hip—likely an old injury that will soon be properly examined. She gave birth to pups on May 1st, and now that they're weaned, she's settled in a foster home, finally able to rest and decompress. Gwenie is scheduled to be spayed soon, and her adoption includes updated vetting: spay, microchip, core vaccines, and preventatives. She's had multiple rounds of dewormer and is started on flea/tick and heartworm prevention. Her demeanor is gentle and affectionate, and she gets along with both other dogs and children. Gwenie will be ready for her new home once her medical needs are finished up. Click apply to start the adoption process.

Questions about Gwenie

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Gwenie, being a Border Collie and Beagle mix, typically thrives in a home with active owners and space to roam. She would do well in a house with a yard or a rural setting.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Gwenie's breed mix prefers regular access to a secure outdoor space where she can play and burn energy. A fenced yard is ideal to satisfy her instincts.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Border Collie and Beagle mixes like Gwenie are generally good with children when socialized early. Gwenie herself is reported to get along with kids.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
This breed mix suits both dedicated first-time and experienced dog owners, especially those who enjoy training and engagement.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Yes, Gwenie's breed mix is known to get along well with other dogs, and Gwenie herself is dog-friendly.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Border Collie and Beagle mixes can live with cats if properly introduced, though individual temperament may vary.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Due to her breeds’ natural instincts, Gwenie may have a prey drive, so supervision is best around small animals.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Gwenie's breed mix is generally friendly but may be reserved when meeting new people. Proper introductions help her warm up quickly.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Gwenie’s breed mix can struggle with long stretches alone, and prefers company or mental stimulation if left for more than a few hours.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Gwenie's breed mix is intelligent and active, benefitting from regular training and activities that engage her mind and body.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Gwenie, as a Border Collie/Beagle mix, typically falls into the medium size range.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Border Collie and Beagle mixes like Gwenie usually live 12 to 15 years with good care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Gwenie has a medium-length coat and her breed mix tends to shed moderately, especially during seasonal changes.