Meet sweet Achilles!  He is an adult mini-Australian Shepherd (28 lbs) with dreamy brown eyes that could melt a chocolate bar at 20 paces.  If you have ever wanted a Velcro dog, Achilles (also known as “Little Man”) is your guy.  Once he has chosen you as his human, he never wants to leave your side.  Achilles is extremely affectionate and loving and makes a wonderfully warm snuggle companion on cold winter nights. But, make no mistake, Achilles is not a couch potato. Because he is a herding breed, he needs a physically active owner who will take him on long, fast paced walks and play fetch with him so he can burn off all the excess energy that he might normally have expended herding livestock. And because of his energy and love of running and chasing, he requires a home with a fenced yard - a physical fence of 4' or taller. 

Achilles walks extremely well on leash and his favorite playtime activity is fetching tennis balls which he does with amazing speed and agility.  Achilles can be a bit timid when experiencing new places and would benefit greatly from regular socialization.  It also takes him some time to feel comfortable with other canines, so introductions to other pooches should be done gradually. Achilles will do best and be happiest, in fact, in a home where he is the only dog. He loves adult human companionship most of all! Any children in the home should be 8 years or older.

Achilles is neutered, up to date on all vaccines, and housetrained. He is looking forward to finding his forever home.