No-one wanted to take her because they were put off by her strange eyes. Teckels rescue centre in Gloucester brought her to England to find a home.
Her fiery orange stare is certainly fearsome enough to scare off burglars. The problem is, it’s also frightening off potential owners.
Bagheera – named after the amber-eyed panther in the Jungle Book – has been unable to find a home since she arrived at a rescue centre in Italy as a six-month-old puppy. People were put off by her striking eyes, which are the result of a rare gene.
So Teckels Animal Sanctuaries in Gloucester has brought the black Collie-Belgian Shepherd cross, now eight, over to England in the hope of finding her her very first home. Alice Breaks, a senior kennel technician at Teckels, said: 'I love her, she is lovely looking and her eyes are this amazing orange colour. 'I have never come across a dog with eyes like hers before.
Phillip Robinson, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's veterinary surgeon, said: 'Eye colour is genetically linked to the parent animals and it is exceptionally rare to see this type of pigmentation in dogs of this breed. (Source)
Her fiery orange stare is certainly fearsome enough to scare off burglars. The problem is, it’s also frightening off potential owners.
Bagheera – named after the amber-eyed panther in the Jungle Book – has been unable to find a home since she arrived at a rescue centre in Italy as a six-month-old puppy. People were put off by her striking eyes, which are the result of a rare gene.
So Teckels Animal Sanctuaries in Gloucester has brought the black Collie-Belgian Shepherd cross, now eight, over to England in the hope of finding her her very first home. Alice Breaks, a senior kennel technician at Teckels, said: 'I love her, she is lovely looking and her eyes are this amazing orange colour. 'I have never come across a dog with eyes like hers before.
Phillip Robinson, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's veterinary surgeon, said: 'Eye colour is genetically linked to the parent animals and it is exceptionally rare to see this type of pigmentation in dogs of this breed. (Source)
If you are interested in Bagheera, you can call 01452 740300 or email enquiries@teckelsanimalsanctuaries.co.uk
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i would take her if i could afford to fly her from england to the u.s. but i can't. she is a very beautiful dog and her eyes make her stand out. i would pick her before any other dog just because of her eyes. i hope she has found a home by now. she deserves to be treated like a queen.
i don't understand... where has she been the intervening 7 years?
it's too bad i didn't read this before, you could have dropped her off here in france.
l would take her in a heartbeat but live in scotland are you only looking locally ????
Elle est magnifique, son regard transperce le coeur. De l'île de la Réunion je souhaite qu'elle trouve très vite un foyer et l'amour d'un maître😍
ill take her shes beautiful
dont understand the People.....animals are wonderful creatures......and those eyes makes her one in a Million....
Wish she was here in Texas. I would sure take her. She's beautiful.
I'd take her if she was in the US.
She is such a beautiful dog. I love her eyes. I hope she gets a very good home.
Plz let me know if she is still adaptable. I am from the US and will find a way to come and get her.