Dogs: Selective, slow introductions
Cats: Not likely
Kids: Older
Who's looking for a touch of parsley to garnish their life? Parsley is ready and willing. Like the herb parsley adds the perfect punch of color to a balanced dish and a balanced and confident family is what Parsley is looking for.
Parsley is a quirky guy. On first meeting he is quite timid and standoffish, but don't let that fool you! He is a loving and outgoing boy once he gets to know you. He seems very serious as he doesn't show much expression in is face nor does he have a tail to wag, but he never fails to wiggle is butt when he's happy and look for scratches.
Parsley is looking for a confident and calm family. Being a cattle dog breed they can be extremely sensitive and are able to pick up on human emotions very well. If you are anxious/frustrated (especially towards him) Parsley will feel it too and he get very nervous resulting in some nervous peeing. He also nervous pees when you grab is collar or approach him laying down. We are working on this by being extra calm and not showing any reaction to build his confidence and show him that he has nothing to be nervous about and everything is okay. He is making a small steps of progress each day! Parsley has soo much more to offer than is nervousness though. He is extremely smart and is a quick learner. He would be good guy to dabble in some dog sports which would certainly help build confidence in himself and his family as well is give him and outlet to his energy. He could also make a great farm dog and alert you to any new comers.
In Parsleys previous home he lived with a small dog, he did well with reminders to be gentle. He had also previously lived with a cat. He does not show much prey drive so we think he could share a home with a cat and small dog. A confident easy going dog would also be helpful to teach him how to be a confident boy. He can be very playful and he is also very independent and knows how to do his own thing. He is a cattle dog so he has a ton of energy and loves to go for walks, he also has a voice (like most herding breeds) and isn't afraid to use it.
Please call to make an appt. to meet Parsley! 506 458 1239
