Dogs in our Care

Ricky (Cattle x) and Penny (Kelpie x Dachshund) came into care after their elderly owner had to move and could no longer keep them. They grew up on 5 acres and have been gradually adjusting to city life. After thinking they'd be OK rehomed separately, we realise they're a bonded - and quirky! - pair, and are best rehomed together.

Penny's a sweet, smart, quiet girl who's happy to hang out with you inside, or catch some sun by herself in the yard. She can be shy at first, but warms to you once she knows you, and reveals her playful streak.

Ricky's a sweet, clever boy, learns fast and is eager to please. He loves being with you, and will follow you round the house and sit at your feet when you're on the couch. Ricky is nervous meeting new people, but is very affectionate once he knows you, and loves a game of fetch or tug-of-war. They both love a morning play with each other.

Both dogs are strong on lead walks and would benefit from further lead training. They know basic commands like: 'sit', 'come', 'wait', 'on your
bed'.

OK around other dogs? Yes, controlled greetings have gone well

House trained? Yes

Exercise routine: 2 walks a day

Living arrangements: mostly inside, with regular access to outside. They're used to someone being home most of the day.

OK with kids? Would suggest older kids

OK with other animals? They react to cats on street walks but seem fine with birds that visit the yard.

Food Routine: A mix of dry food and tinned salmon for breakfast. Dry food and raw meat or wet food for dinner.

Meg is a very friendly dog who would suit a retired couple. She is house trained and is quite happy to stay inside and sit on your lap. She must be allowed both inside and outside however she would not be suitable in a house with cats. She loves walks and is quite obedient

Ace grew up with a family with children and is a very loving dog. He loves people and is a big ball of energy who loves playing with other dogs.

Ace knows basic commands such as sit, stay and come and walks on the lead, however, being a strong dog he needs further work in this area.

Given his energy and size he is not recommended for a family with young children as he does jump up and, in his enthusiasm, could accidentally knock a young child over.

Ace can be a bit standoffish with men. He is a sensitive soul so needs someone who will be gentle and loving and knows how to train a dog using only positive reinforcement. No loud, aggressive discipline for Ace.

Ace would make a perfect family dog or pet for loving couple or single woman.

Boss Dog is the alpha male of a litter of 7 puppies that have been surrendered into DCH care to be rehomed once their vet work has been completed.

He is quite a friendly little guy who likes his pats and will quickly roll over for a tummy rub. He is the biggest of the litter by far and enjoys his food. He is food aggressive and will certainly boss the other pups around.

In his health checkup at the vets it was observed that he had an older fully healed injury on his tongue where its been split at the end at one point probably from a fight. The tongue does not require any additional attention.

The puppies were born on 8/3/21 and are a Blue Cattle Dog X Staffy.
Mum is an AM staffy, Dad is a Blue Cattle dog.

These puppies have been living outdoors since birth and are Not house trained.
They will need basic training and obedience training and we would strongly recommend puppy school.
They are a little mouthy and that will need to be trained out of them.

Being a Cattle dog / working dog breed cross the dogs will be active and may get bored easily. They will need space to be active and to grow and will need regular mental stimulation and games.
They will need daily walks and exercise.

Puppies have been microchipped, wormed, flea treated, 1st C5 vaccinated and desexed on 3/6.

Located in Quakers Hill area.