Meet Tex!
Tex is a lively two-and-a-half-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix with a beautiful red speckled coat that perfectly reflects his energetic and attentive spirit. He's a medium-sized boy, around 35 pounds, who truly thrives on connection and loves being right by your side, happily keeping you company throughout the day. Tex is wonderfully trained and responsive, knowing commands like "sit," "stay," "leave it," and "place." He enjoys learning through positive reinforcement and structure. He's house-trained, crate-trained, and settles nicely when left alone, often watching the world from the window until his people return. Daily walks, games of fetch, and joyful runs where he can stretch his legs are some of his favorite ways to spend time! Tex is affectionate and loyal, forming strong bonds with his caregivers and showing his love by staying close and patiently waiting for shared moments. He is also friendly with other dogs and brings a playful, social energy to every interaction!
Ideal Home
Tex would do best in an adult-only home or a home with older teens who understand herding breeds. He needs someone committed to ongoing, structured training with a professional. He would do well in a new loving home with adults or older teens who enjoy an active lifestyle and can provide regular exercise, engagement, and ongoing learning opportunities. He needs a caring environment where his energy and intelligence are appreciated and where he can continue building confidence in a calm and supportive setting.
Ongoing Health
Tex is fully vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped.
Training & Support
Tex is wonderfully trained and responsive, knowing commands like "sit," "stay," "leave it," and "place." He is house-trained and crate-trained. Like many in his breed, Tex has a strong herding instinct, particularly around fast-moving children. In situations where he became overstimulated, Tex has bitten, and one incident resulted in a bite that required medical attention. He has shown real capacity for growth with consistency and positive reinforcement, and the right experienced home can help him thrive. He needs ongoing, structured training with a professional.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Tex is currently located in Wayne, NJ. He is open to a long-distance adoption.
