Meet Jasper!
Jasper is a soulful three-and-a-half-year-old Border Collie/Rottweiler mix with a calm, loving heart and a stunning 70-pound merle coat. He embodies the gentle spirit of a wise old friend and the quiet loyalty of a true companion. Jasper is the kind of dog who will melt into your side on a cozy evening and follow you room to room just to be close. He thrives in peaceful surroundings and forms deep, meaningful bonds with his people.
Ideal Home
Jasper does well around children and enjoys their company, but he would do best with calm or older kids who understand boundaries and know how to treat him gently. Loud or high-energy play can make him uneasy, so a respectful home environment will help him feel safe and content. He would also benefit from a home with a fenced-in yard. Loud noises can startle him, but with reassurance, he settles easily.
Ongoing Health
Jasper has no known ongoing health conditions.
Training & Support
Jasper is fully house-trained and crate-trained, and perfectly content when left alone. He knows a delightful list of commands like sit, stay, paw, spin, and middle. After being involved in two traumatic incidents with unfamiliar dogs, one when he was a puppy and another more recently, Jasper has developed a strong reactivity to dogs he doesn't know. He may bark or lunge when he sees them, especially near fences or in close proximity, and he continues to work through that with training and patient support. He has done well with familiar dogs in controlled settings, showing that he can feel safe with the right structure and trust.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Jasper is currently in Colorado Springs, CO. He is open to a long-distance adoption and can be transported once a suitable new home is found for him.
