Johnna

Available

3-7 years|Shepherd, Hound|Female|Large|Afton, TN

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🚽 House Trained

Johnna

Available

3-7 years|Shepherd, Hound|Female|Large|Afton, TN

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🚽 House Trained

Johnna is a sweet, adult female Shepherd/Hound mix with a large build and a short, black and tan coat. She is fully house trained and spayed, and her vaccinations are current. Johnna is currently being fostered in Afton, TN.

About Johnna

Meet Johnna, a 2-3-year-old Shepherd/Hound mix weighing about 60 pounds. She’s got a lively personality and a lot of affection to give. Johnna thrives on outdoor adventure—she loves exploring, running, and spending time with her foster family on their farm. After a fun day, she enjoys relaxing with her people, blending her active side with plenty of downtime. Smart and curious, Johnna knows her basic commands (she’ll sit pretty if there’s a treat) and is eager to keep learning. She needs a family who’ll keep her mind and body engaged, not just a place to lounge all day. Johnna is crate trained and will often head to her crate for a break, door open or closed. She gets along well with her foster dog siblings but would be happiest as the only dog in her future home, soaking up all the attention herself. Johnna is spayed, microchipped, crate trained, and up to date on vaccines and monthly preventatives. She is being fostered in Afton, TN, but her foster family can transport her to approved adopters across Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, New York, and much of New England (excluding Massachusetts). Ready to meet your new best friend? Apply now!

Questions about Johnna

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Johnna, as a Shepherd/Hound mix, does best in a home with access to outdoor space and opportunities for activity. A suburban or rural environment where she can run and explore would suit her well.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
A large yard or regular trips to parks are ideal for a Shepherd/Hound mix like Johnna. She enjoys being active and would benefit from daily walks and playtime outdoors.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Shepherd/Hound mixes like Johnna are generally good with children, especially when socialized young, but supervision and guidance ensure positive interactions.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Because of her intelligence and energy, Johnna would thrive with adopters who understand active, clever breeds—experienced owners or committed first-timers willing to invest in continued training and activity.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Johnna gets along with dogs, though she prefers being the only dog in her future home so she can have all the attention to herself.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Shepherd/Hound mixes vary in their response to cats. It depends on Johnna’s experiences, so careful introductions are recommended if there are cats in the home.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
With hound heritage, dogs like Johnna may have a prey drive, so close supervision or avoidance of homes with small rodents, rabbits, or birds is usually best.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Johnna’s breed type is generally friendly and curious, although initial caution is not uncommon. She will likely warm up quickly after an introduction.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Shepherd/Hound mixes like Johnna can manage a few hours alone, especially when crate trained and provided with engaging toys, but extended time alone isn’t ideal for their people-oriented temperament.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Johnna is smart and already knows some commands, but ongoing reinforcement and enrichment are important to keep her engaged and well-adjusted.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Johnna is considered large, which is typical for many Shepherd/Hound mixes.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Shepherd/Hound mixes like Johnna usually live around 10 to 14 years, depending on health and lifestyle.
How much does this breed typically shed?
With her short coat, Johnna will shed moderately year-round and benefit from weekly brushing to manage loose hair.