LIZZY
Ocala, FL
Breed
Border Collie
Age
2 Years
Gender
Female
Type
Dog
My Story
Meet Lizzy â Brainy, Bouncy, and Full of Spark ?Lizzy is a smart and spirited Border Collie mix who brings big personality wherever she goes. Sheâs playful, affectionate, and always ready to engageâwhether thatâs chasing toys, learning new games, or soaking up attention from her favorite people. Lizzy knows sit, takes treats enthusiastically, enjoys car rides, and has a soft side that comes out once she settlesâsnuggles included.True to her herding-dog roots, Lizzy has lots of energy and opinions. She can be reactive to other dogs, especially behind barriers, and does best with slow introductions and a small, carefully chosen dog circleâor as an only dog. Impulse control and leash manners are works in progress, but sheâs highly food- and toy-motivated, making her a great candidate for positive-reinforcement training. In the yard, she loves to zoom, explore, and then cool off (sometimes literallyâsheâs been known to take a dip when tired!).Lizzy also has some orthopedic considerations: she has an abnormal gait with patellar issues and arthritis in her hind legs. Surgery is the gold standard, but if thatâs not an option, sheâll need a couch-potato lifestyle, joint supplements, and pain management under veterinary guidance. Think mental enrichment over marathon hikesâpuzzle toys, training games, and structured play will be her jam.If youâre looking for a clever, loving dog with a big heart and a bigger personality, Lizzy might just be your girl. Sheâs ready for someone who sees her not as âtoo much,â but as just right.
Breed Insights
Border Collie
12-15 years