Hinterland Hounds
DemoBanjo
Forty-two kilos of gentle
Would Banjo suit your life?
Take the 2-minute quiz and we'll explain exactly how you'd fit together.
Adoption fee $300 · includes desexing, microchip, vaccination and an extra-large bed.
About Banjo
Banjo is huge, slow and soft. He was overlooked for months at the pound because of his size, which is a shame, because he's one of the most relaxed dogs we've ever fostered. He's just big enough to accidentally knock over a toddler.
The home he's hoping for
A relaxed home with older kids or adults and room for a very large bed. He's happy with short walks.
“Keep a towel handy for drool. Hates thunderstorms, so a cosy safe spot helps.”
A day with Banjo
Short morning amble
Long nap
Leans on visitors for pats
Short evening amble, longer nap
At a glance
Rated by Hinterland Hounds and his foster carer
- Energy
- Gentle strolls
- Owner experience
- Some experience helps
- Home
- Yard preferred
- Time alone
- Up to 6 hours
- Children
- Kids over 5
- Other dogs
- Dog-friendly
- Cats
- Not cat-tested yet
- House training
- House-trained
- Coat
- Sheds
Health & paperwork
What's already been done before adoption
- Desexed
- Vaccinated
- Wormed
- Heartworm prevention
- MicrochippedNo. 956000010000114
QLD supply number: BEN-DEMO-4552. Rescue listings must show this under state dog-supply laws.
What Banjo will cost
An honest yearly estimate for a 42kg adult, so there are no surprises.
$246
a month
$15,425
over 5 years, all in
- FoodQuality dry food plus extras for a 42kg dog$1,820
- Routine vet careAnnual health check and booster vaccinations$290
- Parasite preventionFlea, tick, worming and heartworm$410
- Council registrationTypical desexed-dog fee; varies by council$65
- GroomingShampoo, brushes and the odd nail trim$90
- Toys, treats and beddingReplacing chewed things is part of the fun$280
Optional extras: pet insurance about $780/yr; first-year setup (bed, lead, bowls, crate) about $350. Estimates use typical 2026 Australian prices and vary by vet, council and brand.
How adopting Banjo works
- 1Send an enquiry
- 2Video call
- 3Meet the hound
- 4Home check
- 5Adoption finalised
Maleny, QLD
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