Lexie has gone out on trial.

This is Lexie who was surrendered to a pound after she had puppies and she is now in foster care. Lexie is a German Shepherd cross but she looks mostly German Shepherd but only half the size. Her teeth are very good and she has a glossy coat indicative of a young healthy dog. Her health and teeth are not the best part of Lexie as she has a sweet gentle nature and even “mothers” other dogs by licking their faces ears and bottoms.

Since Lexie has been in foster care she has blossomed into an attentive and affectionate dog who loves the company of people and dotes on her foster carer and will ultimately dote on her new owner. She makes friends quickly with people and other similarly playful dogs. Initially Lexie used to pull hard on her lead but now after guidance she trots quite happily in front of her handler sniffing at the occasional spot. Lexie’s initial overly active interest in chasing cats has now been modified as she is quite happy to be in the room with a cat and the cat itself is now confident that it will be safe in her company.

Lexie is not a jumper and she can be easily contained in a fully fenced yard with fences of a medium height. She is not a barker and when left alone she whines briefly then settles down to await the return of her owner. She is not an overly active dog and will suit a working family who can take her for short walks of about 40 minutes duration at least 3 or 4 times a week.

In the short time of her foster care Lexie will obediently return when called and will sit when asked to sit.

She is happiest being with her “humans” and all she asks for is care and attention and being taken for her walk. In the car she is quiet and usually sleeps but occasionally she loves to stick her nose out the window.
Lexie has a gentle nature and gets on very well with other dogs and is becoming tolerant to cats. She rarely barks even when left alone in the house and yard - for this reason she should suit a working family. Lexie is proving placid and friendly with children.

Typical of her breed, Lexie is a very good watchdog and will bark if a stranger attempts to enter the house or yard.