Leia is absolutely gorgeous and very much giving “leading lady who needs a minute before she decides whether you’re worth her time.”
She came to us as the mom of the “Rogue One” crew and is believed to be an Australian Shepherd/Goldendoodle mix. Whatever went into the recipe, the result is stunning.
Leia is not the dog who is going to launch herself into the arms of a total stranger five seconds after meeting them.
She likes to observe. She likes to think. She likes to make sure you are not ridiculous.
And then, once she decides you are safe?
That little smile comes out. And it is absurd.
Leia has one of those faces that completely changes when she relaxes. Suddenly this cautious, thoughtful girl turns into a goofy little comedian with a ridiculous grin, and you realize there is a whole personality hiding underneath that beautiful coat.
Because she needs time to warm up, we think an adult home would be the best fit for her. Her people should understand that patience at the beginning is not a sign that she is distant, it is simply how Leia builds trust.
Give her that time, and you are very likely to end up with a dog who becomes the absolute star of your household.
Leia does well with other dogs. We are not yet sure how she feels about cats.
She is smart, sensitive, funny, and still very young, so she would benefit from a home that enjoys building confidence, continuing training, and letting a dog settle in at her own pace.
Leia may not hand you her heart immediately.
She is going to make you earn it a little.
But once she does?
You get the smile. You get the silliness. You get the gorgeous girl underneath all that caution.
And somehow we have a feeling that whoever becomes Leia’s person is eventually going to wonder how the house ever felt complete without her.