Elgin, IL - Border Collie/Australian Cattle Dog. Meet Derek a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Border Collie/Australian Cattle Dog

Color

Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with Black

Age

2 years 5 months old, Young

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

35 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with dogs

Shots current

Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Derek is a 1yr old, deaf border collie/cattledog mix.
Derek
Deaf border collie/cattledog mix
1yr, 3mo old. 35lbs
Fun loving, happy go lucky, goofy dude. Ready for any adventure or to just snuggle up on the couch with his people. Derek doesn't know he is deaf and lives his life just as any dog would. He picks up on hand signals and body language cues incredibly quickly with positive reinforcement training.
Bonds very quickly with people
Loves training
Loves dogs
Good with cats
Loves guests at home
Prefers slower greetings with people outside his home
Good with children 10yrs+
Crate trained
Potty trained
Knows all basic obedience cues
Great on leash
Requires a fenced in yard
+Dog experience
++Deaf dog experience
+++Family willing to learn how to work and communicate with a deaf dog.

He is available through Bars II Beds Rescue
www.barsiibeds.org

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