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Murphy

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0-6 months|Australian Shepherd|Male|Medium|Joliet, IL
🐾 Friendly🎾 Playful🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Good with Children🐕 Dog Friendly🐈 Cat Friendly

Murphy is a blue merle Australian Shepherd in Joliet, IL, about a year old with a gorgeous medium-length coat. This neutered male has completed all his vaccinations and is not yet house trained. He’s looking for the right person to help him become his best self.

About Murphy

Murphy is a young Australian Shepherd with striking blue merle coloring that really stands out. At about a year old, he's experienced his share of tough times, but he's coming out the other side with plenty of support. He's currently learning how to walk on a leash and is soaking up all the attention and care offered to him right now. Murphy is not yet house trained, but he's making progress and ready to keep learning. He gets along well with other dogs, cats, and kids, so his friendly nature comes through. He will thrive in a home willing to give him the patience and affection he deserves. Click apply to start the adoption process.

Questions about Murphy

  • What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?

    Murphy, as an Australian Shepherd, does best in environments where he can be active and engaged, like a home with a yard or access to plenty of outdoor space. He'll thrive with adopters who enjoy a lively, busy dog.

  • How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?

    Australian Shepherds like Murphy have medium to high energy and really benefit from a secure yard or regular access to parks where they can run and play off-leash safely.

  • Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?

    Murphy’s friendly nature as an Australian Shepherd means he is usually a solid match for homes with children, especially older kids who understand how to interact with energetic dogs.