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Border Collie

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Home:Chicago/Hyde Park, IL

Age: 11 Years Sex: Male Weight: 26-50 lbs

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Nicknames:
Marley Barley, Marleo con Barleo, Mars, Marlean the Beauty Queen, Marley-Oh

Doggie Dynamics:

Energy

sleepy		energetic

Intelligence

silly		genius

Friendliness

aggressive		affectionate

Playfulness

not playful		very playful

Disposition

anxious		calm

Quick Bio:

-purebred

-dog rescue

Likes:
Sheep

Pet-Peeves:
Getting in the car to drive away from the sheep

Favorite Toy:
Sheep

Favorite Food:
Anything. And EVERYthing is Bite-Sized to Marley, unless it's inhalable,

Favorite Walk:
From the car to the sheep

Best Tricks:
Fetching the sheep

Arrival Story:
Marley is from Wisconsin Border Collie Rescue. He went into rescue at 5 months and it was discovered he had severe hip dysplasia. Thanks to generous donations, he underwent surgery to correct and we are happy to report that 7 years later he is still pain free. He was adopted once by another family and returned before we adopted him. We are grateful to have him.

Bio:
Marley started sheep herding lessons last summer (the pictures are from an early lesson.) We have noticed an incredible change in him both from working as he was bred to do and as he matures. His very sensitive, affectionate side shows more and more, and there's a willingness to please and an ability to be reasoned with that he's developed. Our baby loves his foolishness, it is truly impossible to have a bad day with Marley around to cheer you up.

I've Been On Dogster Since:

September 10th 2004