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Hoagie and his sibling Hobo came to us from a high kill shelter. These guys are so cute...got the docked tails and all! We think they are cattle dog/hound mixes but who really knows! They are all love and licks!
Foster Update: Hoagie has gotten a little more comfortable but he is still scared of everything. Even sometimes when I come to get him out of crate to walk him in the morning he freaks out a little bit. He really is a loving dog when we are on the couch together. Still cant take him off his leash he wont come back. Took him to the dog park Christmas Eve and he was a different dog - he played with all the big dogs and pulled me into the water so he could play with the other dogs. He had no fear of anything or anyone. He even found a hole and his instincts came through and he started digging a hole. He loves to be outside and walked. He seems to like men, my son and him bonded instantly. Overall he has gotten better but whatever has happened to him has made him very cautious and fearful. He never has accidents in the house unless something like a noise or someone coming into house.
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Australian Cattle Dog was developed by pioneer settlers in the 19th century to herd cattle on large ranches. The dogs the settlers brought with them from Europe were not able to handle the long distances and inhospitable climate of the new continent. So ranchers began experimenting with new crosses. The result was an excellent herding dog, with few equals, who worked the stock quietly yet forcefully, willing and able to drive cattle across vast distances under harsh, hot, dusty conditions. With superior stamina, it was well suited to Queensland. A working, herding breed, the Australian Cattle Dog is not suited to life alone in the backyard. One of the most intelligent breeds, it can become easily bored, leading to serious behavior problems. These dogs need to be part of the action! They are loyal, protective and alert. An excellent guard dog. Brave and trustworthy. Very good in the obedience ring and in herding and agility. Can be obedience trained to a very high level. Firm training from the start and a lot of daily leadership along with daily mental and physical exercise will produce a fine and happy pet. It is absolutely loyal and obedient to its master, but it is something of a one-person dog. They are sometimes suspicious of people and dogs they don't know. It can be very dog aggressive, for its dominance level is high. Teach your Australian Cattle Dog that you are the one in charge, and you will not tolerate him fighting with other dogs. Best with children in the family it has known since puppyhood. It has been known to try and herd its human family members, including smaller children--which means nipping at their heels, the way the dog would if he were herding cattle. If you are buying a pet, avoid strictly working lines, as these dogs may be too active and intense for home life. Problems can and WILL arise with meek owners, and or owners who do not provide the proper amount and type of exercise. This breed does best with a job to do. If you do not have time to extensively work with and exercise your dog, or do not fully understand canine instincts and their need to have leadership, this is not the breed for you.Other Pictures of Hoagie the Cattle Dog (click to see larger version):
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