Duke

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Meet Duke – Gorgeous, Smart, and Go-Go-Go! Husky/Border Collie Mix | 2 Year Old | No Young Children | Dog-Savvy Home Only Duke is a stunning one-year-old Husky/Border Collie mix—100% Husky, 100% Border Collie, and 200% energy! With his striking looks and high-drive brain, Duke is the total package for someone who understands and appreciates working breeds. This boy is athletic, whip-smart, and has already nailed three obedience goals: sit/stay, down/wait, and even bow (yep, he’s that clever). He plays fetch like a champ and thrives when his brain and body are both engaged. But like many high-drive dogs, he needs structure, boundaries, and consistency to stay balanced. Duke enjoys the company of other dogs and loves high-energy play. He does well reading dog cues in the moment, but tends to quickly re-engage, so a confident, playful companion would be ideal. Cats are a no-go—he’s far too interested. Duke is currently kenneled, but he does not sleep through the night and cannot hold his bladder more than about four hours, so his adopter will need to be ready for a bathroom routine that matches his needs and possibly work on improving his nighttime habits. Because of his intensity and mouthy play style, Duke is not a fit for homes with children. While not aggressive, he can nip in excitement and has been known to go for hair or faces during high-energy bursts. He needs an adult-only home with adopters who understand how to manage and redirect high-drive behaviors. The ideal home for Duke: Adult-only, breed-savvy household No cats A secure yard for running and playing A commitment to daily exercise and mental enrichment Another playful, energetic dog could be a good fit A willingness to work on crate training and bathroom routines Someone who understands the unique challenges and joys of working breeds Duke’s foster is helping him channel all that drive into productive training and play. He’s not a low-maintenance pup—but for the right person, he’ll be an incredibly rewarding companion. All Heart of America dogs are altered, microchipped, and receive age-appropriate vaccines. Adoption Fee: $225 Think Duke might be your high-energy soulmate? Apply today and get ready for a beautiful whirlwind of a dog! Dog Adoption Application: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HAUS/Dog

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Duke, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.