McKinney
McKinney
Akbash, Great Pyrenees
McKinney
Akbash, Great Pyrenees
At a glance
A little about them
McKinney is one of six puppies born to an Akbash mother on a Central Texas ranch, surrounded by goats, longhorn cattle, and working livestock guardian dogs. His father is likely an Akbash or Great Pyrenees.
McKinney may be adopted as a family companion or a future livestock guardian. He has been around goats and cattle, with some exposure to barn cats, and will need careful introductions and supervision to live with house cats.
Ideal Home
- A home prepared to provide appropriate training and supervision.
- Suitable as a family companion or future livestock guardian.
- Livestock guardian homes should understand that puppies may initially view livestock as playmates.
- McKinney has not been exposed to chickens.
Ongoing Health
- Three rounds of vaccinations completed.
- Deworming and monthly preventives provided.
- Texas law requires puppies to be spayed/neutered within a certain timeframe.
- Adoption may proceed under a provisional agreement that is finalized after sterilization.
Training & Support
- Crate-training and potty-training will be needed.
- Livestock guardian development will require appropriate training and supervision.
Application Details
- Applications start by contacting the provider through Wags.
Transportation
No transportation details are provided.
McKinney is one of six puppies born to an Akbash mother on a Central Texas ranch, surrounded by goats, longhorn cattle, and working livestock guardian dogs. His father is likely an Akbash or Great Pyrenees.
McKinney may be adopted as a family companion or a future livestock guardian. He has been around goats and cattle, with some exposure to barn cats, and will need careful introductions and supervision to live with house cats.
Ideal Home
- A home prepared to provide appropriate training and supervision.
- Suitable as a family companion or future livestock guardian.
- Livestock guardian homes should understand that puppies may initially view livestock as playmates.
- McKinney has not been exposed to chickens.
Ongoing Health
- Three rounds of vaccinations completed.
- Deworming and monthly preventives provided.
- Texas law requires puppies to be spayed/neutered within a certain timeframe.
- Adoption may proceed under a provisional agreement that is finalized after sterilization.
Training & Support
- Crate-training and potty-training will be needed.
- Livestock guardian development will require appropriate training and supervision.
Application Details
- Applications start by contacting the provider through Wags.
Transportation
No transportation details are provided.
Health & wellness
Promised before pickupReported by Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network.
Know the breed
McKinney doesn’t list a fee. Ask when you reach out.
Common questions
Grown, expect around 100–125 lb.
Typical Akbash, Great Pyrenees guidance: Double · 60 min/day, Moderate activity.
From the breed profile
The listing marks McKinney as good with dogs. Anything not on that list is unknown, not a no. Ask Kits what the listing does and doesn't say.
From Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network's listing
Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network is in Whitewright, TX. Reach out to arrange a time.
Meet the shelter
Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network
Whitewright, TX