About Hank

Hello - my name is Hank. My foster mom pulled me from a local shelter because I was going to be euthanized because I was barking. My mom has learned a lot about my breed so she is looking for a adoptive home for me that is breed specific. Mom has even discovered that my breed, when anxious, upset, or mad, tends to display this with the whites of my eyes turning blood red. I assume that is a blood pressure thing. We, Australian Cattle Dogs, are loyal and protective of our families, though wary of outsiders. Besides herding work, we do well at canine sports, including agility, obedience, rally, flyball, and flying disc competitions. I need a job to do. I need a lot - a lot! - of mental and physical activity to stay happy and healthy, and to prevent bored, destructive behavior. If you have a home with plenty of room to run, and you can keep up with me, I may be the dog for you! I am very affectionate towards my family once they gain my trust. However, it takes a while for me to warm up to other dogs and I've never been around children. And as mentioned above, I do not like strangers until they become a friend. I am smart, easy to train, and I have a high prey drive. My favorite thing to do is play fetch and I could play all day long. I also love to get a rope and shake it forever. ***Hank will only be adopted to someone with property and knowledge of the breed.***

Pottawatomie County
Shawnee, Oklahoma