Merlin is a 4-year-old cattle dog with a good brain, a good heart, and a not-so-great backstory. This handsome little wizard was on the loose for almost a year before anyone was able to catch him. Their loss is truly your gain because Merlin is not broken, he is brilliant! Merlin is smart, quick to learn, eager to please, and probably capable of doing your taxes if you show him where the receipts are. His hearing issue does not slow him down much; it just means his people need to communicate with him a little differently, using visual cues, consistency, patience, and common sense. Merlin is good with other dogs and cats, and he would love a friendly dog in his forever home. He is a bouncy, happy, athletic boy, and he needs people who understand that cattle dogs are not decorative throw pillows. They are smart, busy, loyal little employees who would like a job. Merlin is crate-trained and potty-trained. He would be thrilled with walks, hikes, yard time, car rides, dog friends, cat friends, and people who appreciate a smart dog with a slightly complicated resume.
Ideal Home
Merlin absolutely must have a fenced yard. This is not optional. A deaf cattle dog who once spent months making his own life decisions does not need to be tested against an open gate and good intentions. Because of his hearing, Merlin needs a home without young children. Teenagers and adults are a better fit for him.
Ongoing Health
Merlin is deaf.
Training & Support
Merlin needs people who understand that cattle dogs are not decorative throw pillows. They are smart, busy, loyal little employees who would like a job. His hearing issue does not slow him down much; it just means his people need to communicate with him a little differently, using visual cues, consistency, patience, and common sense.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Merlin is in our foster program in Tennessee. He can be transported to the Northeast United States, and we do offer transport to the Northeast United States.
