Elana is a nervous lady who has come into our care from a breeder. Although she came from a breeder, she has never been used for breeding and has never had any litters. We have been told she was born at the breeder's with a naturally small tail, which is why she was never bred from.

Since moving into foster, Elana has settled in beautifully. She is a stunning girl with the sweetest nature. On arrival, she trotted straight into the kitchen, gently greeted all of the resident small dogs, and soon found herself a cosy dog bed where she was happy to relax and watch home life going on around her. She enjoys observing everything around her and is becoming more comfortable each day. She can still be wary if people approach her too quickly for a fuss and may choose to move away, so she will need adopters who are happy to let her build trust at her own pace.

She absolutely loves other dogs and really enjoys their company. Elana has spent her life living in a rural setting, mostly off lead, and has had very little experience of people outside of those she already knew. Because of this, strangers can still be quite worrying for her, but having confident canine companions gives her reassurance.

Elana has also started lead walking and is travelling well in the van to the secure exercise field. She enjoys having a run around, although she is currently a little less confident in large open spaces. With time and encouragement, we think she will soon learn to enjoy these adventures even more.

Although she was not used for breeding, she will need adopters who have experience with ex-breeding dogs and understand the background she has come from. Elana will need another kind and confident dog in the home, and this dog will be a much-needed support system as she settles into family life and continues to build her confidence. She can live with older, dog-savvy teens aged 16+ who will provide her with a calm and understanding home.

Elana has lived in a home before, so she is familiar with the sights and sounds of home life. She sleeps quietly all night in the kitchen, is crate trained, and is happy to be left alone for sensible periods. She is a quiet girl who isn't a barker and has discovered that she is rather fond of her treats! She may still need some help with house training and lead walking as she continues to settle into her new routine. She will also need an extra secure garden with fencing of at least 6ft to help keep her safe.

Elana is a truly gorgeous girl who we think will adapt wonderfully to family life if given the time and patience she deserves. With kind adopters, a confident canine friend by her side, and plenty of understanding, we have no doubt she will continue to blossom into a lovely companion.

Can live with other dogs

This dog can be homed with a resident dog.