Smart, active Koby is a 9-month-old purebred Border Collie. At about 38 lbs now, we think he will mature to around 40-45 lbs. He is active and adventurous, and looking for a super active family that will involve him in their daily lives. He wants to be with his people as much as possible.
Koby is a fan of life and all it offers. He’s willing to try anything and is always enthusiastic. Make no mistake – this boy is all herding dog. He has strong herding instincts and will attempt to rein in things that move. For this reason, we require a secure fence for Koby unless his people have experience keeping a dog safe on leash while also providing a safe place to exercise off leash. Dog parks are not a fit for him.
Experience with Border Collies or other herding dogs is a must for Koby’s forever family. He can live with older kids that understand what it’s like to be herded. He would love to live with another playful dog, or he could be an only dog if his family provides consistent ongoing socialization and safe engagement with other dogs. He would probably herd, but not harm cats. Koby is crate trained and prefers to sleep near his humans.
A high-drive boy with lots of energy, Koby requires regular daily exercise and continued desensitization to passing cars and noises. Koby would love to be someone’s constant sidekick in life and needs a job to keep his busy mind active – he needs more than romps in the backyard and neighborhood walks. Koby got an A+ in basic obedience and beginning agility classes and looks forward to a lifetime of new experiences with his human. Koby would enjoy life as an active pet who plays barn hunt, takes herding lessons, or ensures his human stays healthy as a running or hiking partner.
Koby has a tilted pelvis and is working to build strength with exercises that he enjoys. This includes daily stretches which are now part of his routine, easily incorporated into mealtime. Periodic chiropractic checkups are recommended as he matures. High impact sports like competitive agility or disc are not likely to be part of his future but he would love (and needs!) the engagement and teamwork that comes with lower impact activities.
Sweet and fun, Koby has incredible potential. He’s busy, connected, and ready for a life of new experiences. His lucky new family will have a constant shadow and loyal best friend.
Koby is being fostered in the Spring Valley, WI area. Apply to adopt him at hoabcr.org/how-to-adopt
As a foster-based rescue, we do not have a central facility to visit. Meet and greets with specific dogs are arranged once your adoption application (not an inquiry through Petfinder) has been received, processed, and approved. We are located in Minnesota and adopt to an area 400 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Koby's adoption fee is $350 + MN sales tax. He is neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines.