Xavier

My Story

Xavier is a 12 week old Australian mix puppy. This is a dog that will grow up to be intelligent and scheming and anyone adopting this puppy needs to understand what aussies are and what they were bred to do.

Australian Shepherds are hyper intelligent, thinking dogs who always have a plan. It may not always be your plan, so people who want to adopt these dogs need to understand what you are getting. They were bred to herd and they will do that. That can include nipping at ankles and things my parents thought were hilarious when I was a child, but modern parents may not be so sanguine. An intelligent puppy needs intellectual stimulation and they require training and work. They are also active dogs and if your idea of exercise is a walk to the mailbox, consider another breed. A well trained Aussie is a joy to own.

Xavier is a mixed breed so some of the aussie traits are likely to be muted, but it’s best to understand what he is and could be before falling for the face. He is very friendly, social and well on hisway to being a very good boy.

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an application and then email roxy@bigfluffydogs.com.