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Nanook

  • Puppy
  • Male
  • Medium

About Nanook

Portland, OR

Physical Traits

Puppy
(less than 1 year)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
No
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Nanook’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Nanook's Story

Introducing Nanook, and you seriously need this cuteness in your life! What does Nanook have to offer? Tiny polar bear appearance? Check. Happy go lucky personality? Check. Non-barker? Check (at least for now). Floof? Check. Funny, clown-like behavior? Check. We could go on but you get the picture. This little guy will bring laughter, joy, and love to your life.<br/><br/>Nanook is a total clown. He loves to sploot and does a good belly-up presentation as well. He's learning to sort of walk on a leash but thinks running like the wind and then doing zoomies on the next-door neighbor's lawn is the funnest thing ever. While he's at it, he belly's up so you can see how round a belly can be. It's hard to tell what Nanook is going to do from one moment to the next. He's a conundrum wrapped in a riddle.<br/><br/>Nanook is the sweetest, most loving puppy ever. He adores people and has interacted well with the doggy playdates so far. He loves kids too but due to his exuberant herding dog behavior he isn't a good fit for a home with very young children. While he hasn't met any cats yet, Nanook's siblings have all met cats and are appropriately deferential to them. There is nothing to make us think Nanook won't get along with cats too!<br/><br/>Nanook's probably not going to be a competitive athlete/10K hiker/and so on. But he will be a wonderful, loving, and active companion to the right home. He's been very good about using the dog door to go outside to potty and shouldn't be difficult to train to ask to go out when you adopt him. <br/><br/>On to the boring stuff. Nanook was born on Feb 9, 2026. He's had all three sets of his puppy vaccines, is micro-chipped (so you don't lose him for heaven's sake), and has been wormed. <br/><br/>Nanook came on transport from Texas. Mom is a black-tri Australian Shepherd dog but we don't know what dad was, and mom isn't talking. <br/><br/>​If you are interested in adopting Nanook , please fill out the application on our website at: https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.<br/><br/>We schedule meet n greets after a completed application which includes a home visit and reference checks. We will be looking for forever homes who have a plan for training, exercise, and socialization to help Nanook be his best in most situations.<br/>​<br/>Nanook is located in Portland, OR.

Introducing Nanook, and you seriously need this cuteness in your life! What does Nanook have to offer? Tiny polar bear appearance? Check. Happy go lucky personality? Check. Non-barker? Check (at least for now). Floof? Check. Funny, clown-like behavior? Check. We could go on but you get the picture. This little guy will bring laughter, joy, and love to your life.

Nanook is a total clown. He loves to sploot and does a good belly-up presentation as well. He's learning to sort of walk on a leash but thinks running like the wind and then doing zoomies on the next-door neighbor's lawn is the funnest thing ever. While he's at it, he belly's up so you can see how round a belly can be. It's hard to tell what Nanook is going to do from one moment to the next. He's a conundrum wrapped in a riddle.

Nanook is the sweetest, most loving puppy ever. He adores people and has interacted well with the doggy playdates so far. He loves kids too but due to his exuberant herding dog behavior he isn't a good fit for a home with ve

Introducing Nanook, and you seriously need this cuteness in your life! What does Nanook have to offer? Tiny polar bear appearance? Check. Happy go lucky personality? Check. Non-barker? Check (at least for now). Floof? Check. Funny, clown-like behavior? Check. We could go on but you get the picture. This little guy will bring laughter, joy, and love to your life.

Nanook is a total clown. He loves to sploot and does a good belly-up presentation as well. He's learning to sort of walk on a leash but thinks running like the wind and then doing zoomies on the next-door neighbor's lawn is the funnest thing ever. While he's at it, he belly's up so you can see how round a belly can be. It's hard to tell what Nanook is going to do from one moment to the next. He's a conundrum wrapped in a riddle.

Nanook is the sweetest, most loving puppy ever. He adores people and has interacted well with the doggy playdates so far. He loves kids too but due to his exuberant herding dog behavior he isn't a good fit for a home with very young children. While he hasn't met any cats yet, Nanook's siblings have all met cats and are appropriately deferential to them. There is nothing to make us think Nanook won't get along with cats too!

Nanook's probably not going to be a competitive athlete/10K hiker/and so on. But he will be a wonderful, loving, and active companion to the right home. He's been very good about using th

Consider Nanook for adoption?

How To Adopt

Nanook was listed as ADOPTABLE by Western Australian Shepherd Rescue
How can I adopt Nanook?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Western Australian Shepherd Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Nanook is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Western Australian Shepherd Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Nanook?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Western Australian Shepherd Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Nanook, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Western Australian Shepherd Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Nanook is from Western Australian Shepherd Rescue

[Newport, WA]

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