Nika

Nika is an opinionated, lovable, ex show dog. More about Nika from her current home:

“She’s very social and is very popular with my clients and the shops in the neighborhood. Random people stop to greet her. It’s a joy to see people’s faces light up from yards away when they see her coming. Especially as an ex showgirl she is easy to train and she’s a good girl with an appetite for treats. Very food motivated. She loves her walks especially her morning walk. We walk 2-3 miles per day.

She enjoys naps in the garden. And her 2 fave places to sleep are in the bathroom on the cold tiled floor and in the kitchen up against the stainless steel appliances. She’s is very loving and lovable. She loves morning cuddles from you but isn’t a cuddle in the bed girl. She enjoys a lot of attention. She isn’t a huge fan of other dogs but tolerates them. She is pretty alpha and likes them better when they submit, then they can be friends…. Maybe.

Watch out squeaky toys she’ll trash you in under 5mins. She needs a lot of mental stimulation so puzzles and sniff toys and lick toys are a must. She doesn’t get left home often but she gets sassy when she does and indulges in some mischief. Keep the toilet paper and mail out of reach and you should be fine. She is not afraid to sulk and grumble and flounce herself to the ground when scolded. It’s kinda comical. But with treats all will be forgiven.“

Nika is a charmer, but requires a lot of care and investment and a forever home with the resources to provide it. She has a larynx condition that can lead to occasional pulmonary aspiration and infection, and requires a daily medication regimen (including a twice-daily puff from an inhaler) to manage it. Throughout her treatment, she remains a bright and energetic dog — albeit one with an occasional cough — and while there’s a path to address the underlying condition, she’ll still likely need more ongoing care than a typical dog would require.

For the right forever home with the resources and calling to support her, however, the rewards will be great, as the “Nika show” continues to light up the faces of her many fans.

Sex: F

Age: 9 years

Size: Medium (60 lb)

Spayed: Yes

Microchipped: No