Billy ~ Cattle Dog X Puppy(Rev. Apps 9/2/22)

Billy is an 8-week-old red male cattle dog cross pup now available for adoption. Billy answers to his name and has started to learn basic commands like wait and sit.

Billy is a typical puppy with lots of energy and playfulness. Toilet training is going well and Billy prefers to go outside. Billy is a friendly, happy boy who gets on really well with people, including children, and dog friends alike. Billy loves being outside, does not bark very often and has an easy-going nature. He enjoys games like tug of war and chase with other dogs but will quite happily have a snuggle or play in the yard with all the toys.

Billy is not suited to apartments or courtyards as he will grow to be a medium sized dog (but not large) so will need plenty of space. He will need good fencing with no small gaps. His ideal family will have had experience with working dog breeds.

The Australian Cattle Dog is an extremely intelligent, highly trainable, active, and sturdy dog breed. They are loyal and protective of their families. Besides herding work, they do well at canine sports, including agility, obedience and flying disc competitions. These dogs need a lot of mental and physical activity to stay happy and healthy, and to prevent bored, destructive behaviour. If you have a home with plenty of room to run, and can provide plenty of activity, Billy may be the pup for you!

We always recommend puppy-training classes to give your new family member the best start in life. All puppies need plenty of affection, exercise, and training to ensure proper boundaries and routines are established. This will ensure that you get the best family member/friend possible.

As Billy is not yet desexed, he is only available for adoption in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and Port Stephens because he will need to be returned to a local vet for desexing when he is approximately 5/6 months old. He will also need his final vaccine. Please NO out of area applications.

For more information about Billy, please contact his foster carer on their email ann.drn21@gmail.com Billy is in foster care in Kilaben Bay, NSW and is not available for adoption interstate. Billy’s adoption fee is $700 and he is vaccinated (first shot), treated for fleas and worms and microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting Billy, please fill out the adoption application form here
https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt.
You can see all of our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au