Iris is a joy to have in our household, getting along well with our dogs, cat, and kids. She does best meeting new canine friends one on one, but has been great with dogs of all sizes once she’s familiar with their smell so knows who is approaching her. The only time Iris barks or whines is when she needs to be let out to go potty-she is an amazingly quiet companion during the day. She sits on the couch in our home office all day and rarely makes a peep, even when she can hear strange voices on conference calls. She’s had zero potty accidents inside and is already showing understanding of our directional commands to assist with her vision impairment.
Iris is an absolute cuddle bug. The couch is definitely her favorite place, and she always wants a snuggle buddy. She’s even let our four-year-old take a nap on her and barely moved an inch until he woke up!

Because she is blind, Iris does best when things are pretty stationary in her environment (floor isn’t too cluttered, furniture isn’t moving around too much, food and water stays in one place, etc.) and uses her ears and nose to understand who and what is in her environment. Once she’s familiar with a space, Iris is able to independently navigate without bumping into things or tripping. Outside, she walks on a leash very politely and is a perfect listener when she gets distracted by her nose and is told it’s time to keep walking. Iris will make an incredible love bug for the family who welcomes her into their home!