20/09/2026
Pumpy (Pumpernickel) - 9-12 months, male - Kelpie x - Victoria *Adopted*
Meet Pumpernickel aka Pumpy!
If you're looking for a dog who will keep you constantly entertained and enveloped in love then Pumpernickel may just be your perfect match.
This striking young Kelpie cross lad weighs just 15kg, making him a wonderfully petite package of fun. With his beautiful markings and eyes that look like he's wearing perfectly applied eyeliner, Pumpernickel is undeniably handsome—but it's his joyful personality that truly steals hearts.
Pumpernickel is still very much a puppy. He is affectionate, sweet, intelligent, playful, and bursting with enthusiasm for life. He loves people, will spoil you with snuggles, and adores being involved in whatever you are doing. Toys are one of his greatest passions, closely followed by sunbathing, looking out the window watching the world go by, exploring, and finding fun new things to chew on.
As you'd expect from a young working-breed dog, Pumpernickel has plenty of energy and will thrive with an active family committed to ongoing training, enrichment, and socialisation. The good news is that he is food motivated, highly teachable, eager to learn, and responds very well to gentle guidance and correction. He already knows "sit," takes treats gently, walks politely on lead, loves stopping to sniff absolutely everything, and his recall is coming along nicely. He doesn’t bark unnecessarily, and likes to sit back and take things in before becoming involved, especially when meeting dogs for the first time.
Pumpernickel is house trained, confidently uses a doggy door, and sleeps soundly through the night on any available bed (preferably yours, unless he gets too hot).
In foster care he has developed a wonderful friendship with the resident three-year-old Kelpie, enjoying games of chasey, tug, and the classic canine favourite - bitey-face. He is also very respectful of the resident nine-year-old Staffy mix, showing he can adjust his behaviour appropriately depending on the dog he's interacting with. He does not guard food, toys, or other resources, being much more a lover than a fighter.
Like many adolescent dogs, Pumpernickel can become a little mouthy during play with humans, so a home without very young children is recommended.
Pumpernickel would greatly benefit from living with another friendly, playful dog who can continue teaching him the finer points of being a good canine citizen. He genuinely enjoys the company of his familiar canine companions and looks to other dogs for guidance and confidence.
His ideal family will have some experience with working breeds and understand what’s involved in raising a clever, energetic young dog. In return, they'll be rewarded with an incredibly affectionate, entertaining and loyal companion whose cat-like antics, goofy puppy charm, and zest for life will bring endless joy to their home.
As an added bonus full Embark DNA Breed and Health Test results are available to his lucky forever family!
If you're ready to invest time into a young dog with enormous potential, Pumpernickel is ready to change your life!
Vaccinated, Desexed, Flea/ Tick treated, and wormed.
Source: RE146027
Microchip number: 900164002253986
Complete an adoption application today and we’ll organise for you to talk to his foster family and see if he’s the perfect fit for your home!
Please note completing the form does not place you under any obligation to complete the adoption process.
https://www.workingdogrescue.com.au/adopt/apply-to-adopt/
Profile: https://www.workingdogrescue.com.au/?p=126956
Adopted,archive,AWDRI,kelpie,Microchipnumber:900164002253986,Source:RE146027,Victoria(VIC)
