Onyx (ADOPTED!) is a 12-18 mo. old Australian Kelpie mix, weighing about 40 lbs. Although quite young, she has a very calm, regal personality. This is a dog who is quite relaxed and very easy to have around. Onyx is great with people and enjoys meeting them. She will greet you happily, while wagging her tail in slow, relaxed manner. Onyx has a very sweet and loving personality, but again, in a benign and elegant way. She is happy and content to be in your company and enjoys attention, but is not pushy about it. She is very polite and does not try to jump up on people.
Although we have only had her for a short while, we do know that Onyx is a very smart and attentive girl, who will learn quickly. She listens well and is very obedient. She walks very nicely on leash, and is excellent riding in a car. Onyx is also a very caring dog. She and Scooter - from different shelters - met for the first time while transported in the same car together (no crates). After they arrived, later that afternoon Scooter had a seizure. Onyx was kept several feet away on leash, and sat, quietly watching. When allowed, she approached and gently nuzzled and licked Scooter as he rested. She is confident when first meeting other dogs and will not become immediately submissive. After the first introduction, she is quick to become comfortable with other dogs. We noticed that she sometimes makes soft ' talking' sounds when meeting or communicating with other dogs.