Charlie

Available

8 months old|Australian Shepherd, Spaniel|Male|Medium|Magnolia Springs, AL

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🚽 House Trained

Charlie

Available

8 months old|Australian Shepherd, Spaniel|Male|Medium|Magnolia Springs, AL

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🚽 House Trained

Charlie is a merle blue Mini Australian Shepherd/Boykin Spaniel mix, about 7 months old, living in Magnolia Springs, AL. He is a medium-sized, neutered male with a medium-length coat and is fully housetrained. Charlie is vaccinated and currently in great health, with no special needs noted.

About Charlie

Charlie is a 6-month-old Mini Australian Shepherd and Boykin Spaniel mix with striking ice blue eyes. He's full of energy, clever, and at a great age to settle into a forever home while picking up new skills. Charlie is currently in foster care where he plays happily with the family’s other dogs and greets everyone with an eager, loving personality. He thrives on activity, loves to chase a ball, and would fit best with an active family able to give him space to run—ideally with a fenced yard. Charlie is housetrained, crate trained, neutered, microchipped, and his vaccinations are current. He gets along well with other dogs and children. Charlie’s eager-to-please attitude shows in how quickly he learns and adapts. Your life won’t be boring with this smart, affectionate companion by your side. This could be the start of something paw-some.

Questions about Charlie

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Charlie, being a Mini Australian Shepherd and Boykin Spaniel mix, would do best in a home with an active lifestyle and some outdoor space for play. He’ll thrive in environments where he can engage with people and other dogs regularly.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Both Mini Australian Shepherds and Boykin Spaniels do best with a secure, fenced yard where Charlie can burn off energy. Regular walks and playtime are ideal.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Charlie's mix is known to be very good with children, and he already gets along well with them in his foster home. He’s friendly and energetic, making him a great fit for a family with kids.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Charlie's breeds are smart and eager to learn, so they can work for both first-time and experienced dog owners. However, some dog-handling confidence is helpful due to his active nature.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Charlie enjoys the company of other dogs and plays well in his foster home. This is typical for both Mini Australian Shepherd and Boykin Spaniel mixes.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Charlie’s breeds can get along with cats if introduced properly, though supervision is recommended at first.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
The herding and sporting background suggests Charlie may be curious about small animals. Cautious, supervised introductions are advised.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Charlie is happy to meet new people and tends to welcome strangers with friendliness and curiosity.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
As an active, people-oriented mix, Charlie will do best with company during the day. He can manage a few hours alone but shouldn’t be left for extended periods regularly.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Charlie’s intelligence makes him a quick learner, but he will benefit from ongoing, consistent training and plenty of mental stimulation.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Charlie is medium-sized, like most Mini Australian Shepherd and Boykin Spaniel mixes.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Mini Australian Shepherd/Boykin Spaniel mixes like Charlie often live 12 to 15 years with good care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Charlie has a medium-length coat, so regular grooming will help control moderate shedding associated with both breeds.