Elke is intelligent, pleasing, good to the leash, and an all around agreeable creature. She’s trained to use the medium dog door, but cannot make steps up, so the door must be level with the ground.  Elke "stares" when she wants to go outside.  Sometimes her bark comes out as a snuffle and she has a problem picking up a tossed toy but knows the game and will try. Her attempts to walk on ice will lead to a splay and she does have problems getting in a car, but not getting out.  Elke has ataxia, which is neuro-speak for loss of equillibrium, sometimes with tremors. It seems to be apparent when using fine motor skills, like slowly looking around or bending down to eat.  Elke needs a home without stairs.  She is housetrained, very friendly, and sweet natured, with both people and other dogs.  She will make a wonderful companion.   Nice, medium size, about 35 pounds.