Collie and Shepherd Dogs Available for Adoption in Los Gatos, California

🐾 MEET JASMINE 🐾 "She looked up at the sky from the desert floor and decided the world was still beautiful."

📌 Age: ~10 weeks | Mix: Shepherd × Collie × Husky × Cattle Dog | Size: Will grow to medium-large
✅ Dog Friendly | ✅ Kid Friendly | ✅ Cat Friendly

Her story
Somewhere on the Navajo Nation in the Arizona desert, seven tiny puppies decided they weren't done yet. No mom. No shelter. No food or water. Just scorching heat, cracked earth, and seven little souls clinging to each other and to the belief that somehow, someone was coming. And, someone did.

One of those puppies is Jasmine. Cream-colored and golden, soft as a cloud and twice as dreamy. She made it out of that desert and into a foster home, and the moment she arrived she did the thing that would undo you completely: she looked up. Big, dark, melting eyes tilted straight toward your face, asking nothing and offering everything all at once.She's been doing it ever since. She'll do it to you too. You've been warned!

Who she is
Jasmine is sunshine in puppy form. She's the golden girl of the litter. All cream and honey with a dark little nose and eyes so warm and earnest they should be illegal. She has that particular magic that only certain dogs possess: the ability to make you feel, in the span of one look, like you are the most important and beloved person on the entire planet. She is gentle. She is curious. She is the puppy who will sit politely on a garden stone and stare up at you with those impossible eyes while her tail wags slowly, like she's got all the time in the world and she's chosen to spend it right here, with you.

With shepherd smarts, collie loyalty, husky spirit, and cattle dog heart woven into that fluffy golden frame, Jasmine is going to grow into a dog who is deeply, devotedly, irreversibly yours. The kind of dog you'll describe to people for the rest of your life. The kind of dog that makes you understand, maybe for the first time, what all the fuss is about.

What she needs
Jasmine will grow into a medium-to-large dog with a gentle soul and a working dog mind that needs LUV, guidance, and somewhere real to belong. She'll thrive in a home that has time for her — walks, training, slow mornings, adventures. She doesn't ask for much. Just your presence. Just to be near you.She spent her first weeks in the desert with nothing. She will spend the rest of her life making sure you never feel like you have nothing either.

Ready to fall in LUV? Fill out an application at muttluvrescue.org.

All Mutt Luv Rescue pups receive a full health checkup, heartworm and parasite testing, are fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered before adoption.

The Collie is a graceful and intelligent dog known for their loyalty, gentle nature, and exceptional herding abilities. They come in two coat varieties, rough and smooth, with colors ranging from sable and white to blue merle. Collies excel in obedience training and thrive on mental stimulation and physical activity. Their keen intuition and strong bond with their owners make them wonderful family pets and reliable working dogs in tasks such as herding livestock or in search and rescue missions.

The shepherd dog breed encompasses a versatile group known for their intelligence, loyalty, and strong work ethic. With a heritage deeply rooted in herding and protecting livestock, shepherds excel at various tasks ranging from obedience and agility competitions to search and rescue missions. Their protective nature makes them excellent family pets, offering unwavering devotion and a natural instinct to watch over and care for their loved ones. In addition to their remarkable abilities, shepherds are often characterized by their distinctive appearance, including a sturdy build, alert expression, and a signature double coat that provides insulation and protection in various climates.

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