Jackson (ADOPTED!) is the perfect dog for anyone wanting an easy going, happy, friendly, loving, and devoted companion. For a cattle dog mix, he is a medium-low energy guy, with the great cattle dog traits of being eager to please, extremely intelligent, and extremely loyal. Jackson is always up for whatever you may want to do, and makes a lot of eye contact to look for a sign from you. He adores all people and would make a wonderful addition to any family. Jackson is approximately 8 years old, and weighs approximately 30 lbs. He is a quiet boy, who rarely barks.
Jackson loves to hang out with people. He loves being petted almost as much as getting treats. He will come up to you, then bounce up and down to let you know he’s excited or eager for something. Sometimes he will approach you and place his paw on you to ask for petting or cuddling. He is great with anyone coming to the house and property. Those who know him have never seen any aggression from Jackson towards anyone.
Jackson and his Rottweiler brother, Truman, have been living outside with little human attention, since their person passed away last summer. Friends and relatives reached out to rescues to help find loving new homes for each of these dogs. While the two dogs are great together, it is believed that they would be fine in different homes, as long as they have loving human attention and companionship.
Although Jackson is a lower medium energy guy, he has a happy, enthusiastic spirit. When he knows you are giving out treats, he will leap up and down with excitement that cookies are to be had! Although, currently, Jackson seems like a lower energy dog, we believe it is because he and Truman are alone outside most of the time, with little to do. He may show more energy, once he is in a home, where he can get regular walks, more human interaction and mental stimulation. People who know him well, said that if given the attention and opportunity, Jackson would likely enjoy playing fetch or other games. He also knows a few commands, such as sit, stay, come, and no.
Jackson is fine around cats, and other dogs. He has a very good natured and balanced personality. He tends to be more submissive when around dogs with a stronger personality. With his brother Truman, he will politely wait his turn for petting after Truman moves away. Jackson would do well in a household with other dogs, and cats, or as an only dog, enjoying in all the attention.
Although, currently Jackson must live outside all the time, he is housebroken, and loves being inside the house. When his person was alive and brought the dogs inside, he would place a blanket down for each dog, and they would know to lie down on their spot. To our knowledge, Jackson has never been in a crate. He is a very good car passenger. He will hop in the car and sit quietly in the back seat. He walks nicely on leash or off leash. When on walks, he will stay at or return to your side if you tell him to. He loves going with people on walks on or off leash.
Jackson still has plenty of life in him, and would benefit from more activity and regular walks. The rest of the time he would be happy to follow his person around or sit by your side.
If you may be interested in meeting Jackson to either foster or adopt, please begin by completing our online adoption form, at hittgv.org. Go to the Adopt button near the top of the page, and scroll down for the online form. If you have specific questions, please call or email us at (707) 583-9583 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..