This dog’s adoption fee has been generously sponsored!

Ilia Malinois may not be a gold medalist figure skater like her namesake, but she is a gold medalist good girl with a specialty in sits! Ilia is a 10-month-old Malinois mix who’s figuring out that puppy energy and a big dog body can be a lot for new human friends. She’s a pretty girl who adores treats and training and is so smart — she just needs some help with settling down!

Ilia’s favorite pasttimes include playing with ball whether that’s in pool or fetch or something else entirely! She would like to note that catch is not her strong suit at this time, but she can learn. Ilia loves making canine friends who are just as amped to see her as she is them and she’s not the biggest on pets from strangers, but when she does feel comfortable with you, she’ll lean in for loving.

If you were looking for a smart dog, capable of learning just about anything, and you love the look of goofy ears, look no further than Ilia!