Curly Sue

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3-7 years|Akbash|Female|Large|Whitewright, TX

🐾 Friendly🙈 Shy🎾 Playful🐕 Dog Friendly🐈 Cat Friendly

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Curly Sue

Available

3-7 years|Akbash|Female|Large|Whitewright, TX

🐾 Friendly🙈 Shy🎾 Playful🐕 Dog Friendly🐈 Cat Friendly

Curly Sue is a large adult Akbash with a curly coat and is spayed. She lives in Whitewright, TX and is known for her reliability with livestock and easygoing nature with other dogs and barn cats. Her shyness around people means she needs a patient hand, but for the right home, she could be a highly effective and loyal working dog.

About Curly Sue

Curly Sue arrived from Oklahoma and brings a strong livestock guardian background. Her look has the tall, lean frame of an Akbash and a coat that shows the influence of Kuvasz or even Komondor in its curled texture. She thrives around goats and gets along well with other dogs, while the barn cats never seem to bother her. Curly Sue is not used to people and keeps her distance, but treats will earn you her attention and maybe even her trust. She avoids being touched, though if you manage an ear or rump scratch, she’ll pause to enjoy it. She hasn't worn a collar or learned leash walking, so she’s untested with chickens and isn’t suited for homes where poultry roam free. Curly Sue could be a great fit for someone who needs a capable livestock guardian for goats, doesn’t keep chickens, or houses them securely away from the guardian area. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

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Rescues & Shelters

Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network

Location Address: Whitewright, TX 75491 Get directions

Questions about Curly Sue

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Curly Sue, being an Akbash, does best in a spacious rural setting where she can work as a livestock guardian. She thrives in environments with open land, barns, or pastures.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Akbash dogs like Curly Sue need plenty of outdoor room—acres are ideal—since they're bred for protecting livestock and don't adapt well to small yards.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Curly Sue's Akbash background means she can be gentle but is often reserved with people, including kids. If children are calm and respectful, she may settle in, but she does best in working or adult-only homes.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Given Curly Sue's independence and working nature, Akbash dogs are better suited to experienced owners who understand guardian breeds and their unique behaviors.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Curly Sue does well with other dogs, which is common for Akbash dogs that are raised in a pack setting or around other working animals.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
She gets along with barn cats, and Akbash dogs often accept cats if raised around them, viewing them as part of their 'flock.'
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Akbash dogs like Curly Sue have strong protective instincts and generally respect animals they consider part of their charge, but may not be reliable with unfamiliar small animals or poultry.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Curly Sue stays wary and avoids strangers, a trait typical of Akbash dogs, who can be aloof or even suspicious, especially without socialization.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Curly Sue's breed is used to working solo outdoors for long periods, as long as she has a job to do and isn't confined indoors.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Akbash dogs require patient, consistent training with a focus on boundaries—as Curly Sue hasn't learned leash manners, she'll need an adopter willing to provide this foundation.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Curly Sue falls into the large breed range, which is typical for Akbash dogs.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
An Akbash like Curly Sue generally lives 10 to 12 years with proper care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Curly Sue's breed sheds moderately to heavily, especially during seasonal coat changes.