Cinnamon (ADOPTED!) is a very special girl. After surviving as a stray on the streets for 3 years, she is finally living in a foster home. She has learned to trust her foster mom, and is now very loving and playful with her. Cinnamon weighs about 55 lbs. and is about 5 years old. Having lived alone and by her wits for so long, Cinnamon is shy and a bit cautious when first meeting people, especially in a new environment, but she will warm up, especially to women. She is also slightly more independent then most cattle dogs. Cinnamon is a quiet girl and a little timid by nature, but when in a home where she feels safe, she is happy, playful, calm, very affectionate and curious. In a stable environment, with a few high value treats to motivate her, she will settle in quickly. Cinnamon is very food motivated and cheese is her favorite! Once she knows she can trust someone, Cinnamon adores their attention. With the right person, who is patient and gains her trust, she will make a wonderful companion.
Cinnamon is extremely smart and learns quickly. When she sees her foster mom getting ready for bed, she will put herself to bed and go to sleep. When in a playful mood, she likes to do a 'drive by' and then sit on her foster mom's lap. This girl has a moderate energy level, and really enjoys her walks. Cinnamon enjoys chewing on antlers and playing with toys.
Cinnamon is good with friendly dogs, but tends to be nervous when meeting them. She seems to get along best with small dogs, mainly because she is not intimidated by them. When on leash, she can be a little defensive when other dogs approach. She gets along best with dogs her size or smaller, who are non-confrontational, secure, balanced, and friendly. Cinnamon has NOT shown any resource or food guarding. When meeting cats through a baby gate, Cinnamon was curious, but a bit nervous, and turned and walked away from them. With right introduction, she should be fine with cats. Her foster has not yet introduced her to children.
Our girl is generally quiet. Cinnamon seems to be housebroken. She walks nicely on leash, especially in familiar settings. If she is nervous, she may pull a little, but not very forcefully. If in her crate and her foster's other dogs are playing next to her crate, she may bark at them. The only other time she may bark is when people, look her in the eye as they approach her quickly. Cinnamon does NOT try to herd people (adults only seen, so far). She does seem to want to herd the chickens, but not much else.
When on car rides, Cinnamon has only been in a crate. She will jump into her crate in the back of the car and usually sits quietly. Occasionally, she will whine a little. She sleeps in her crate all night completely content, and when alone is fine napping in her crate. Most of the time Cinnamon prefers to be out of her crate, and will complain (grumble and whine) in the morning before her walk and occasionally during the day when she is crated.