Tux ~ On Trial 12/1/2017

Hi I'm Tux and I'm a 2 year old kelpie x cattle dog sweetheart. I'm a pretty sensible fellow, and I'd make a wonderful companion for a single person or couple wanting a loyal and loving best mate. I have striking and hypnotic eyes – they are a yellow, lime colour with rings.

I'm very smart as are most kelpies and cattle dogs so I respond well to training. I'm not highly energetic like some kelpies or cattle dogs - I love a run however I don’t constantly need to be entertained. I'd love a daily walk or jog, and then I'm content to find a sunny spot in the yard to have a snooze afterward. On our walks I love to have a good sniff and check out what’s going on in the neighbourhood.

I would be great on small acreage or a hobby farm (with proper fencing) where I can trot along beside you and we can do chores together. I would also do well on a normal size house block with 6 foot fencing (I have been known to sneak out of the yard if the fences are low to find human companionship!). I enjoy a cool off in a clam pool - so I would do well if you live near a beach or lake and can take me walking and exploring there. Being a mixture of two working breeds I’d love to be given tasks to do to keep me stimulated and feeling like I’m helping you. I love Kongs and food games, although I’m not sure what to do with this weird game called Fetch!

My perfect home is a quiet one with adults or older teenagers who are respectful of dogs. I’m shy when meeting new people and I can flinch if there's a lot of noise or people wave their arms in the air – for this reason my carers think I’d be best suited to older, quiet kids who understand that I can be shy and startled with rough play around me. Or if you are older and your kids have all left the nest then I might be perfect for you.

Even though I am timid meeting new people it doesn’t take me long to warm up to them if they are friendly towards me. I’m not a fan of being brushed, it makes me nervous, but I love your pats and I’ll put my paws around your waist for affection. Once I get to know you I’m so affectionate that I try to sit in your lap like a lapdog. I will happily sit with you for hours getting a good scratch. I'm good with other dogs as I'm used to being around many other dogs where I'm living right now. I enjoy a bit of play time with the other dogs, but I’m also content to be on my own as I love the company of humans more than dogs. I'm used to sleeping outside - however I'd love a home where I can sleep inside on my own bed and where I can come inside to spend time with you.

If you would like to find out more information about me please contact Jo on Jo.payne.aus@hotmail.com . I am in foster care in Morisset on the NSW Central Coast.

My adoption fee of $450 covers my microchipping, vaccination, desexing , registration with council and flea and worm treatments.