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About Leo
Leo | Male | Maremma | 18 months
**LOCATED IN KOAH - CAIRNS TABLELANDS REGION**
Dog friendly: yes
Cat friendly: untested
Child friendly: untested
House trained: yes
Crate trained: yes
Size: large 25 kg
Energy level: low/medium
Oh my Maremma!
Maremma's are purpose bred to be livestock guardian dogs. Leo was surrendered from a working farm where he was spending too much time playing with the kelpie than doing his job. Since being in care, Leo has shown some protective behaviour but has not been around small livestock to know his capabilities.
Leo is a very nervous boy, whilst he has not shown any aggression towards humans, it's not something we would ever rule out. He appears better with women but is okay with men as he gets to know them. It's not uncommon for the breed to be nervous as they are generally not given the same opportunity for socialisation as other dogs, as they grow up.
Leo does love to be loved and be told he's a gorgeous gentleman, but also loves to lay in small spot of shade, or out in the rain to watch the livestock his foster carers' have.
We think Leo would do best at a property/small fenced acreage where he can be a guard dog but also have the option to be a house dog too. He has been playing well with Dakota the German Shepherd, and seems to benefit from having at least one other dog around.
Leo is $350 to adopt, which includes desexing, C5 vaccination, hw test (negative), and he has received flea, tick and worm prevention.
If you are interested in adopting Leo, please email adopt@nqar.org.au
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Please note, brief property checks are performed for dogs before they are adopted.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.