Breed, bred, made?

Some years ago we decided to adopt a dog from the RSPCA. We wanted a young female dog, and were lucky to find Momo (then called Daisy). Momo bonded well with our other dog and quickly became a valued family member — we wouldn't be without her, although she does have some behavioural ‘issues’ which some could consider difficult.

Momo takes an instant dislike to some people — there doesn't seem to be any trait she particularly dislikes, although men with hats on seem to be high on the list. She's not fond of certain other dogs – chocolate Labradors in particular. Momo was a cruelty case and there has clearly been an incident in her past that has had a deep impact on her — we will never know what happened because she was abandoned beside a busy road, but we do know that we have to deal with her insecurities in a way that puts her under least stress and brings her greatest joy. This means walking in secluded woods where other people and dogs are absent, and often at unsociable times of the day!