Calvin - Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler Dog Available for Adoption in Manassas, Virginia

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Meet Calvin, the Cattledog
Calvin is a smart, affectionate, approximately one-year-old Australian Cattledog, weighing about 40 lbs. He was initially a stray, spent time in a shelter, was placed by ACDRA with a foster owner for a few weeks, and then went home with a foster family of retirees. At that time, Calvin was about 25 pounds and it was believed that he was two years old. As it turned out, however, Calvin was still a puppy and has since almost doubled in size. His current foster family doesn’t have a fenced-in yard and they are finding it difficult to give him as much activity as he needs. They believe he would be better off at a home where there is more room for him to run.
Calvin is very sweet and a fast learner
See the videos below of Calvin doing a few tricks. He is fully housebroken, very treat-motivated, and highly trainable. He loves chewing on toys and Nylabones, going on walks, and chasing a ball. He loves playing with other dogs, loves snuggling with his foster family, and sleeps peacefully through the night. Calvin is neutered, microchipped, and current on all vaccinations and preventatives.
Do you have room for Calvin to become a part of your family?

This wonderful boy deserves a wonderful forever home where he has room to run! Calvin is currently living in the Friendship Heights area of Washington, DC. Contact: kirkdruey@gmail.com or complete the adoption application: https://www.acdra.org/adoption-application.
Video links:
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The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Blue Heeler, is a hardworking and intelligent breed originally developed in Australia for herding cattle. Renowned for their endurance and agility, these medium sized dogs have a striking blue or red speckled coat and alert, curious expression. With a strong herding instinct and boundless energy, they require mental stimulation and physical activity to thrive. Blue Heelers are loyal, protective, and make excellent companions for active individuals or families willing to provide the engagement and exercise they need.