Meet Tex!
Tex is a lively two-and-a-half-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix with a beautiful red speckled coat that perfectly matches his energetic and attentive spirit. Weighing around 35 pounds, this medium-sized boy thrives on connection and loves being right by your side, happily keeping you company throughout the day. He is affectionate and loyal, forming strong bonds with his caregivers and showing his love by staying close and patiently waiting for shared moments. Tex is also friendly with other dogs, bringing a playful, social energy to every interaction!
Ideal Home
Tex 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. 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. Tex would do best in an adult-only home or a home with older teens who understand herding breeds.
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 enjoys learning through positive reinforcement and structure. He is house-trained, crate-trained, and settles nicely when left alone. He needs someone committed to ongoing, structured training with a professional. He has shown real capacity for growth with consistency and positive reinforcement, and the right experienced home can help him thrive.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transportation
Tex is currently in Wayne, NJ. He is open to a long-distance adoption.
