Beans

Available

0-6 months|Catahoula Leopard Dog, Australian Shepherd|Male|Medium|Baker, LA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Good with Children

Beans

Available

0-6 months|Catahoula Leopard Dog, Australian Shepherd|Male|Medium|Baker, LA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Good with Children

Beans is a male mixed breed puppy with Catahoula Leopard Dog and Australian Shepherd roots, located in Baker, LA. He sports a short coat in gray, blue, and black. As a baby, Beans is not yet neutered or house trained, but his vaccinations are up to date. With a medium-sized frame expected at maturity, Beans is social and ready to find his future home.

About Beans

Meet Beans, part of the K-Cup Coffee Crew—a group of six-week-old puppies now at Dante's Hope. Beans and his littermates have already won over the staff at Crossroads Animal Hospital with their personalities. They just had their first vet check, vaccines, deworming, and microchips. Their mother, Olive, is featured in the photos, and it's likely their father is a Catahoula mix, so expect Beans to mature to around 50 pounds. He's a short-coated, blue and black pup with a playful, loving nature. Beans is not yet house trained, but he's social, friendly, and gets along with both dogs and children. His adoption fee includes upcoming vaccines, Rabies, microchip, and neuter when old enough. Beans is ready for a committed family to help him grow up strong. Click apply to start the adoption process.

Questions about Beans

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Beans, a mix of Catahoula Leopard Dog and Australian Shepherd, does best in a home that provides space to roam and opportunities for mental and physical activities. He will thrive in environments where his energy and intelligence are engaged daily.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Given his Catahoula and Australian Shepherd heritage, Beans will eventually need a yard or regular access to open spaces for exercise and play. These breeds are athletic and enjoy room to stretch their legs.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Beans, with his affectionate and playful background, and the temperament of his breeds, is a great match for homes with children. Kids and Beans can grow up learning and playing together.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Beans' mix is intelligent and active, making him a fit for owners ready to give training and leadership. While not impossible for first-timers, he’ll do especially well with adopters who are proactive and willing to invest time in guidance.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Beans has already shown he gets along well with other dogs. His breeds are generally social with canine friends, especially with early socialization.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Australian Shepherd and Catahoula mixes can coexist with cats, especially when introduced young like Beans. Consistent, positive interactions set up the best relationships.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Beans may have some herding or prey instincts from his breeds, so extra supervision is needed with small animals. Early training helps him learn appropriate behavior around them.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Beans’ breeds are known to be friendly but can be reserved initially around new people. With proper socialization, he should welcome guests confidently and politely.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Beans is young and will need frequent companionship, especially as a puppy. As he matures, he’ll handle moderate alone time if he gets exercise and stimulation before and after.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Beans will benefit from early training and ongoing mental challenges. His intelligence means he quickly picks up commands but also needs structure and consistency.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Beans is expected to reach a medium size, weighing around 50 pounds based on his parentage.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
With good care, Catahoula and Australian Shepherd mixes like Beans often live between 12 and 15 years.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Beans’ short coat means he should shed moderately, with increased shedding during seasonal changes. Regular brushing will help keep it managed.