Boulder, CO - Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie. Meet Keats a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie

Color

Black - with White

Age

2 years 2 months old, Young

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

32 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Keats is approximately 1 -1/2 to 2 years old, likely a Cattle Dog / Border Collie mix with possibly Jack Russell Terrier thrown in. He was found chained outside a gas station in the middle of nowhere, dirty, malnourished, full of worms, missing patches of hair and with dozens of bite wounds on his head and neck. He is fully recovered from his injuries and ready to find a family to call his own. He has shown remarkable resilience, easily trusting people and other dogs and becoming a happy and confident pup.

His robust personality is definitely more on the Cattle Dog/Terrier side. At 32 lbs., he is the perfect size. Overall he is a very easy dog and will make a great hiking partner and companion. Keats is the perfect size for car or van travel and camping and does well riding in vehicles. He doesn't show a propensity for dog sports, as his favorite dog sports are belly rubs and squirrel watching.

He loves to go for walks and is also content to lay around the house with his people. Despite hs probably breed mix, he is a very moderate energy dog. Keats walks well on a leash. He enjoys playing with other dogs, although his play needs are more of an adult dog and a puppy is a bit much for him. He doesn’t correct excessive play but he does try to disengage when it becomes too much.

Keats is housetrained and also does well in a crate. He prefers his potty breaks on walks as opposed to in his yard. ** He is not a dog that can be in a yard without a leash or longline, because he will look for ways to escape and can scale a 6 ft fence and slip through iron fences. ** But he really prefers to be inside on the couch with his people or watching out the window. It is possible this may resolve as his hormones subside, but it is also possible that it is a result of the terrier in his DNA.

He has not been tested with cats or children, so a home without small children is best because he startles easily and cats would need to be tested.

He is fine in a home with other dogs who are a match for his personality also would be okay as an only dog. He does not resource guard food or toys with people but does so mildly with other dogs so this would need to be managed. He does like to be the center of attention with people and will place himself accordingly.

Keats is being fostered near Colorado Springs. In-state adoption in Colorado preferred but may consider out-of-state adoptions with the right match.

For more info and/or to apply to adopt Keats, send us an email at SummitDogRescue@gmail.com, telling us a bit about yourself, your home environment and your lifestyle. A volunteer will get back to you shortly. Thanks.