Daphne is "probably seven or eight years old" according to her owner Nan Fawthrop, and is a mix of a Border Collie and "something else," Fawthrop said.

She acquired the dog from Three Rivers Rescue in East King County. "I saw a listing on Craigslist that there were going to be 100 dogs up for adoption in March a year ago from various shelter's and rescue groups. My previous dog was a Dalmatian had died a year earlier, so I waited a year and I do favor black and white dogs."

Daphne may be a mixed breed but the herding instinct is strong. "If you were in my house she would grab your pantleg and try to herd you. She tries to herd people If two or more come in she will try to herd them. She will guide you to arrange you."

Another recent surprise for Fawthrop was when she took Daphne to friend's house who had an exotic bird in a cage. "She walked into the house and she sat down and she didn't move for an hour. She stared at the bird. So she may have bird dog in her," Fawthrop said.

Daphne eats a lamb and rice mix from Mud Bay and like many dogs she likes cheese (often used for training) or tiny salmon bites. "They are high reward food in the dog world."

As for canine friends, Fawthrop sends her away in the colorful van from Super Fun Happy Dog who provide exercise, day care and a report on her day. "They do pick up and drop off in West Seattle and she goes out there once a week. She's got lots of friends there."

Favorite walks for Daphne are Schimtz and Lincoln Park.

"She has a very sweet temperament. She is willing to go anywhere that appears to be a place that she can be with me, so in the car, on walks, she'd go to work with me if she could (but she can't). She's like most dogs in that she likes to be close by, which is a Dalmatian characteristic if she has that in her. They like to be within visual range. When it's sunny her favorite spot is just lying out on the deck just shifting positions."

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