About GiGi

I am Gigi. I arrived here as of October 28 from So. Korea. I am a gentle girl at a nice weight of 49 pounds, so the vet says. As for breed, I'm sort of a 'Heinz 57' as my coloring is that of a German Shepherd but my fur is more like a Border Terrier. My foster mom often calls me 'magnificent' as I am the most perfect foster her family has ever had. So here are my pros and cons: PROS: #1 Housebroken - totally, #2 Quiet - may do a little whining when outside and see a squirrel but have never barked even on Halloween when the doorbell rang constantly, #3 Gentle, especially when taking food by hand, #4 Dog friendly - no trouble blending with other dogs (one of the other dogs in my foster home is about my size but the other is only ten pounds and I play with both nicely, #5 Leash manners - do well on a leash, except when out and see a squirrel so need to have good control of me as I will bolt, #6 Not a fussy eater - I eat well and am now getting used to American dog snacks and have found those to be quite good, #6 People pleaser - I don't fear or back away from strangers and will accept being petted but at first mostly on cheeks and under chin, #7 Sharing toys - I've never showed any possessiveness when other dogs play with toys, maybe I never had toys as I just stare at them, #8 Sharing snacks - I can be given treats right next to other dogs and the most I do (since I am the largest) is try to get my big head in front to get the next one but with a gentle push and being told it's not my turn I just back off, #9 Submissive - no tendency to be the Alpha as I am pretty laid back, #10 Manageable - I like my harness better than being pulled by the collar as that sort of freaks me out but using the harness to get me to move feels more humane and I wear it 24 hours without any problem. CONS: #1 Recall - need more work on recall, perhaps just getting my name down and coming when called, #2 Crates - not thrilled with having to go into the crate to sleep but with encouragement I will and then settle in immediately, #3 Being indoors - it is possible I was an outside dog as I really like to be outdoors and will sit like a statue for a long time just waiting to see a squirrel, #4 Escaping - can easily find my way to get to what I consider a safe, quiet spot which in the foster home is under the deck outside so make sure escape routes are secured, #5 - Independence - quite independent and not clingy so until I get used to the family I tend to go to a quiet room and just sleep alone but with feeling familiar I will stay out but not always in the same room as my people I hope you agree with me that my pros far outweigh my cons and will therefore consider making me part of your family.*****Adoption fee: $650 plus $35 microchip fee*****GiGi is being fostered in Portland, OR area. PACIFIC NORTHWEST and NORTHERN CALIFORNIA APPLICANTS ONLY: Oregon, Washington, Southern British Columbia, Western Idaho and Northern California. Please do not inquire if outside these areas. Golden Bond DOES NOT adopt to families with Children under 10. Home ownership and secure 5-foot fencing is required.

Multnomah County
Portland, Oregon