Meet Dirk, an adorable 7-month-old blend of Anatolian and German Shepherd x, weighing in at over 70 pounds of pure charm! This goofy, soft-natured guy is a bit timid at first but has a heart full of adventure just waiting to shine. Dirk is as easy as easy comes. He's a perfect social butterfly. He is not pushy as the typical shepherd is. Dirk is naturally easy and this makes him evenly adaptable to any dedicated active home. Dirk is on the lookout for a confident, social, adventurous human with another canine companion to show him the ropes. He thrives in the company of other dogs. As a beta, Dirk is a lovely follower who goes with the flow, making him perfectly suited for a home with an established pack of two or more pups. He craves socialization and the comforting presence of a playful, outgoing dog and human too. Despite being a goofy happy puppy with 0 comprehensive of size. Dirk is surprisingly wise for his age. He thinks carefully before he acts, which means he’s easily trainable and very eager to please. He’s grown up around children and has mingled with dogs and cats of all sizes, proving he’s a social butterfly who just wants to be part of the fun! Currently, he’s thriving in a foster home with other dogs where he loves to explore new adventures. While Dirk may be a little shy when meeting new pals, give him a moment, and his outgoing side will shine through. He’s curious by nature, motivated by treats, and learns fast, especially when guided and other dogs are involved. Dirk is dependent on his furry friends, and he’s a bit clingy with humans, seeking their love and reassurance. House and crate-trained, Dirk walks wonderfully on a leash, and we’re actively working on basic obedience and off-leash recall—his progress is impressive! With Dirk, you’ll gain a loyal buddy who is easygoing and content when surrounded by his pack. With the right guidance and love, he’s destined to be an incredible addition to any family! All Adoptions Include: • Spayed/Neutered • Rabies Vaccination: 1 or 3 years. • All Age Appropriate Core Vaccinations Including Lepto & Corona. 1 or 3 years. • Heartworm tested Negative. •Receive monthly Heartworm, Flea, and Tick Prevention. • Lyme Disease Tested Negative. • Dewormed and Fecal tested Negative. • All testing completed within 6 -12 months. •All age-appropriate needs (blood work, dental, testing, and meds) • Lifetime Microchip Registration includes free unlimited updates. •Feed a quality protein diet Adoption Processing: •Adoption application review can take up to 3 weeks. • A minimum of 2 Meet & Greets are required before adopting. •A home check needs to take place. • Out-of-state adopters are welcome at the adopter's expense. • We Do NOT ship any of our adoptable pets. • Adoption fees are paid at the time of adoption •No exchange or request for money is required before adoption. •No payment plans. AHRS Former Adopter: • No adoption fee is required; a donation of choice is expected, encouraged, welcome, and appreciated. Training is an ongoing process that needs to be worked on daily. New issues and opportunities arise daily that have to be addressed and or rewarded. Continued training is a purity setting them up for success. Adoption process information and adoption application can be found on our website AdoptAHRescue.org or email us at rescueah@yahoo.com A minimum tax-deductible suggested adoption fee donation of $450. Non-negotiable. Updated: 06/04/2025 Fostered North central Indiana in Howard county.