Birdie is a curious but well-mannered dog. We are working on housebreaking and walking on a leash. So far she has been able to pee while on the leash but has not yet pooped on the leash.  Being able to run around inside a fenced yard (or going to a dog park once she is trustworthy to come when called) will make the house breaking easier. However on a positive note, she apparently was "pad trained" because she will both pee and poop on pads when left alone.

She really dislikes enclosed crates; however, she will curl up on a blanket on the bedroom floor and will sleep very contentedly. She just wants to be near her people and would prefer a home where folks are home more than not.

She gets along with both (small) dogs and cat. After just 3 days, she is already starting to want to play!

She is not really a barker, even when "encouraged" by her foster siblings. She is curious and is alert to sounds of nature. She  is just a bit skittish if she is startled by loud noises, but as of yet she has not chased bunnies, squirrels or geese that she has encountered while walking around the yard and neighborhood.

Birdie loves food and will take an empty bowl to the kitchen to let you know she needs a refill! She likes to chew bones(like Purina busy bones) both to chew as well as to carry around. She is not especially treat motivated and has a pretty lay back personality. She plays with stuffed animals and could easily be taught to play toss and fetch.

She hasn't been exposed to children but with her rather calm personality, I think she would be fine with responsible children (not young ones or ones who haven't been around dogs.) She LOVES a good game of chase!!