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Interested parties can contact Leila at 281-467-2478 or email at Leila_star@hotmail.com

Rooster is a 6-year-old male, neutered Anatolian Shepherd. He is a very sweet and gentle boy despite his 116-pound size. He loves all people and kids. Due to circumstances at home, I am forced to find a new home for him. It is due to no fault of his own, he is a fantastic boy and everyone who meets him loves him. I can provide interested parties with more details on the why if needed. He loves to hike and play and is excellent on a leash. A fenced-in yard is a must for him. He is pretty low-key most of the time and is not a high-energy dog. He likes to sit on the stairs and watch the world out of the window.  He does like to spend most of his time outdoors but is happy to hang out indoors with his people too.  He was raised and has lived with 2 cats with no issue but has never been around cats outside of our home. He is a livestock guardian dog by breed so is not friendly with other dogs right away. He does fine when on walks passing dogs, though I do step off the trail to give him space. If another dog does bark or acts aggressively, he will react by barking at them and tugging on the leash. If they are quiet, he is quiet. He will not be a dog park or doggy daycare kind of dog. He is a big and strong dog, so I have always been very careful to never let him be in a situation where he could react badly to another dog's behavior. His size has to be respected. We did bring a Chihuahua into the home 2 years ago and they are friends now, but we did a very slow intro period over several months to avoid any issues. He did growl at first but warmed up pretty quickly, we just kept them apart due to the extreme size difference to keep the smaller one safe. He may do best as an only dog or with a calm, smaller dog, though planning on a slow and separated intro period would be important regardless of the dog. I do not think he would do well with a high-strung or highly energetic dog. He does not like the intense stares of herding dogs I have found when on walks. He isn't the biggest fan of car rides, just pants, and whines, so he is not going to want to be a riding buddy unless you just need to take him somewhere like to hike. I do use a light sedative on long car rides to help him rest and he does well. He is kennel trained and rests quietly when in there. He is up to date on vaccinations and is on heartworm prevention. He has no health problems. He has lived with a sheep but did like to play more than a guardian should at times. He is not 100% chicken safe, so would not trust him to be around them as he would sometimes chase them. Meaning I think he would do better as a pet and not a guardian. There will be a $200 rehoming fee that will be a donation paid to EAPL. Vet references and a home visit will also be required. Interested parties can contact Leila at 281-467-2478 or email at Leila_star@hotmail.com I would love to be able to visit him as I am going to miss him dearly. I am happy to answer any questions, get you more info, or schedule a meet and greet.