Kyle is an approximately 12-month-old Collie cross, although he looks mainly Collie, currently being fostered in Gloucestershire in an adult home with other dogs.
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Kyle started his journey in Spain as a stray. When I met him in June he was still only a baby and, although lovely with the other dogs, he was very shy and cautious with people.
I knew he needed to leave the kennel environment and experience home life to give him the chance to learn to trust.
He arrived with us in August and what a difference a month has made!
Kyle has embraced home life beautifully. He quickly bonded with our dogs and, although initially very cautious with us, he has always been gentle and friendly.
Everything outside the home was new to him, but he approached it all with curiosity rather than fear.
Take food so gentle
Fast forward a month and Kyle is now a Garden Centre and café pro! He walks off lead, meets new people and dogs, travels happily, walks well on a lead & collar and even climbs into the car himself.
His confidence has grown enormously – and yes, he now gives me kisses! and now strangers too.
Pub garden with friends
With more friends
Busy Cafe
Kisses for a lovely lady who worked at the Garden Centre
Our first public kiss
He is clean in the house, sleeps well, travels well and is happy to be left. For a Collie, Kyle isn’t particularly high energy. He loves his walks and enjoys sniffing, but is equally happy to settle on the sofa while I work.
Love his walks and runs with friends
Country Hikes with friends
We have even cat tested him with no issues.
Quite simply, Kyle has no red flags. He is good with other dogs, good around people, has no issues with food, is clean in the house, travels well, can be left and settles beautifully. He takes treats incredibly gently and has a lovely, respectful nature.
Kyle reads other dogs beautifully. He has walked in different packs and is happy to play when invited, but equally happy to respect a dog that doesn’t want to play. He isn’t pushy or in your face and simply takes his time when meeting someone new.
His only consideration is that he is naturally reserved and needs a little time to get to know you and feel comfortable in new situations. This isn’t fear or nastiness – he simply likes to assess things first before deciding everything is okay!
Kyle would suit an adult home with a person or couple. We don’t feel a busy family environment with lots of people coming and going would be right for him.
He does need another dog or dogs in his new home, as canine companionship is very important to him.
He could be a lovely little dog for someone wanting to enjoy activities such as scent work, agility or simply lots of adventures together. He loves using his nose and has the Collie brain, but he isn’t the typical sharp, highly driven Collie.
We absolutely adore this brave little dog and are so proud of how far he has come. He has worked incredibly hard to discover the world and now deserves the right home to continue his journey. We will not compromise on finding that home.
Kyle is neutered, vaccinated, blood tested with clear results and has his Pet Passport.
