Buddy- Dingo Kelpie Mix

Buddy was found beside the road at just 4 weeks old. He was curled up with his dead brother who had been hit by a car. Buddy had a broken leg and was almost entirely blind as a result of sustained malnutrition. His leg was surgically repaired and pinned and in time as he gained weight and recovered, his eyesight began to return and now almost 100% normal. He runs, jumps and climbs and his leg doesn't impair him at all.

Because Buddy is a wild born dingo, he is generally cautious of new people at first but curious, sweet and affectionate once he gets to know you. He can take a few days to warm up to strangers, but he is very sweet and gentle and having been hand-raised since he was 4 weeks old he adores people. He hasn't spent much time around kids and given his timid nature a quiet home with kids over 12 or not kids would be best.

Buddy is good with other dogs with slow introductions and loves to play. He is good with both male and female dogs and would love a home with a doggy playmate (10kg or more).

Buddy's house trained and uses puppy pads, but could easily be taught to use a dog door to go outside to toilet.

Buddy walks well on lead and is getting used to riding in the car. He is not suitable to be let off lead and should be walked on leash when outside the yard- dingoes do not typically have good recall.

Buddy is not suitable to live with cats, birds, livestock or small animals. He can not live in an apartment and needs a backyard.

Buddy is a dingo kelpie mix. He will be 20kg-22kg fully grown and requires secure 1.8m fencing and may require dig proofing i.e. sleepers or pavers at the base of the fence.